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Creative Writing - Beginners

Course code: P10578

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:45 - 20:45

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

12th Jan 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Course location:

Gosford Hill School

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Build on your creative writing skills in this follow-up course! Dive deeper into advanced techniques, refine your voice, and experiment with complex characters, plots, and genres to elevate your writing.
The course will cover many of the following, but allowance will be made for the specific needs and aims of the students who attend.

• Short stories and novels• How to get started and find inspiration • How to shape a story – story arc, sub-plots and building tension• How to create and develop strong and interesting characters • How to write convincing dialogue • First, second and third person points of view • How to review and edit drafts • Writing for stage and screen • Poetry and/or music lyrics • Blogging and writing for magazines/websites • How to get published

"Please note there is no class on 16/02/2026.Free parking. No refreshments available at venue, please bring with you. The school have a Nut-Free Policy - no foods containting nuts."

What next?
Creative Writing - Beginners Level C. Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.

Entry criteria
There are no specific entry requirements, but students will be expected to do written exercises in class and (to make the most of it) as homework. It may have helped to have completed Creative Writing Beginners A. However, it is not a prerequisite.
Students will need to come with notebook and pen (or laptop if they prefer).
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£217.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£121.00

Learning & method assessment
You will be assessed through formal and informal assessment, observation, and peer evaluation. Also, you will self-evaluate your skill set at the start of the course against the learning outcomes planned for the course and will self-evaluate again at the end of the course in order to measure your progress and gain confidence in your learning. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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