Creative writing: characters and plot

No prior knowledge of Creative Writing is required

This is a course designed for those who are willing to begin writing prose but with no prior knowlege of creative writing. Learn how to structure scenes and build complelling and memorable characters in your writing by learning the craft of creative writing. Build a community of writers through in-class peer assessment.

This course focuses on learning and exploration without any formal exams or qualifications. Our classroom-based lessons are enhanced by Google Classroom, our online learning space accessible through your secure Leicesterlearns account. You'll work with your tutor to track your progress using an Individual Learning Plan, and you'll have the opportunity to reflect briefly on your learning, receiving helpful feedback and suggestions for improvement. To ensure a successful learning experience for everyone, we ask that you arrive promptly for each lesson and aim for at least 80% attendance. If you are unable to physically attend one of the sessions, let your tutor know as they may offer for you to join online. Finally, at the end of the course, we'll invite you to share your feedback through a short online survey on Google Classroom.

This course is for those with no or some experience with Creative Writing

This course leads to other Creative Writing courses through internal progression.