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Key facts
| Type | Weekly Classes |
|---|---|
| Location | Reading |
| Address | Room 103 Building 22 London Road Campus Reading. |
| Dates | Tue 23 Apr to Tue 25 Jun 2013 Day: Tuesday Time of meeting: 7.00-9.00pm Number of meetings: 10 |
| Subject area(s) | Creative Writing |
| CATS points | 10 |
| Fees | From £165.00 |
| Application status | In progress - closed to new applications |
| Course code | R12P407CRW |
| Course contact | If you have any questions about this course, please email ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk. |
Overview
This course offers all those interested in fiction, poetry or drama the chance to develop a personal style. In a creative and supportive atmosphere explore how to create and, most importantly, complete new writing.Description
Over the ten weeks we will explore a wide range of fictional conventions (character, plot, theme, dialogue and narrative voice) with emphasis being given to exercises in class and the creation of a longer piece of work at home. A practical approach will also be taken to writing poetry, looking specifically at imagery, rhythm and form. How this can be applied to other writing forms such as novels and short stories will be looked at in detail. Basic dramatic techniques will also be explored. The close reading of published authors and how this can influence our writing will be central to the course. There will be plenty of opportunity to share writing and working methods.Programme details
Week 1: Description and EvocationWeek 2: Viewpoint
Week 3: Genre
Week 4: Developing Style
Week 5: Tone and Atmosphere
Week 6: Narrative Voice
Week 7: Suspense
Week 8: Editing
Week 9: Reading as a Writer
Week 10: Where next?
Background Reading:
Kowit, S, 'In the Palm of Your Hand: The Poet's Portable Workshop', Atlantic Books, 2003
Earnshaw, S, ' The Handbook of Creative Writing', Edinburgh University Press, 2007
Staff
Mr Paul Bavister
Role: Tutor
Paul Bavister worked for Macmillan Publishers for many years and now teaches creative writing at Birkbeck College, London. He has published three...more
Course aims
Course Aim:To move from an early version, through editing, to a complete piece of new writing.
Course Objectives:
To explore structure and form in the development of initial ideas.
To work though a number of versions to explore the interelations between various wriitng conventions.
To appraise and edit work to create a final version.
Assessment methods
Students will hand in initial ideas for a creative piece in week three. A final assigment will be handed in in week nine. Students should hand in a piece of fiction or life writing (approx.2-3000 words), or poetry (65 - 75 lines), or a dramatic piece (approx. 10 mins in production).Teaching methods
Presentations from the tutor on creative writing topicsPractical writing exercises
Discussion of students' work in small groups
Analysis of published work
Ongoing projects with feedback from the tutor
Teaching outcomes
By the end of the course studentsw will be expected to:Maintain a routine to ensure the completion of creative pieces.
Have a practical approach to writing drawing on experience and research.
Use editing techniques to enhance their work.
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Sorry, this course is not currently accepting applications. If you have any questions about this course, please use the course enquiry form.