National Centre for Writing scriptwriting and fiction online tutored courses, starts 20 September 2021

 These start on 20 September:

Limited places left on fiction and scriptwriting Last chance to book – online tutored courses co-designed with UEA Starting 20 September 2021 Make space for your writing this autumn with our online writing courses designed in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Over 12 weeks of inspirational teaching, exercises and assignments, you will receive personalised feedback on your work from the tutor and gain confidence in your chosen field. All creative writing online courses include a free 12-week digital subscription to Granta Magazine! Courses are capped at 15 places and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Start Writing Fiction (12 weeks) Three places left The perfect introduction to writing fiction for new writers and anyone wanting to write more regularly. Become familiar with the basic elements of a short story Get to know your character inside-out and write incredible dialogue Develop your own writer’s notebook Familiarise yourself with re-drafting and self-editing Write a complete short story using what you have learnt Choose from celebrated fiction writers Ashley Hickson-Lovence (The 392) or Yan Ge (Strange Beasts of China) as your tutor. An Introduction to Scriptwriting (12 weeks) Two places left An all-encompassing introduction to scriptwriting, designed for those who are new to writing scripts for TV, film, theatre or radio. Learn to work across various script forms Develop a pitch/story outline according to industry standards Gain a greater understanding of story structure and plot mechanisms Begin approaching agents and production companies This course is led by Molly Naylor, a scriptwriter for theatre and TV (including BBC and Sky). Writing Fiction: Next Steps (24 weeks) Deadline: 9am BST, Thursday 16 September A six-month, in-depth writing course for writers with some experience. At this level you will experiment with more practical techniques, broaden the possible themes of your writing, and reconnect with finding a sense of play and adventure through words. Enhance your writer’s voice and define the themes which most interest you Analyse and deconstruct narrative devices and techniques Develop your observational skills Enhance your use of plot, character, dialogue, and description Revise and edit your work to a final draft stage Fully booked – join the waiting list Start Writing Creative Non-Fiction (12 weeks) Discover the core techniques for writing a non-fiction book, be it a biography, a memoir, reportage or any other form of non-fiction writing. Join the waiting list Start Writing Crime Fiction (12 weeks) Learn the ins and outs of one of the biggest-selling fiction genres and incorporate its building blocks into your own writing. Join the waiting list An Introduction to the Memoir (12 weeks) Gain the confidence and the skills to transform your own private experience into a work others will love and learn from. Join the waiting list Start Writing Poetry (12 weeks) Read inspiring poets, explore how poems take shape, and begin to create and share your own work with a friendly supportive group. Join the waiting list Start Writing Historical Fiction (12 weeks) Learn the essentials of writing great historical fiction – including narrative structure, characterisation, setting, timing, point of view and voice. Join the waiting list We have courses and resources to suit all stages and budgets We also offer shorter self-study courses which you can follow in your own time. It’s easy to dip in and out around your writing, family and work commitments. The course remembers where you got to, so you can pick up from where you left off. Available courses include: Supercharge Your Writing – free Know Your Publishing Options – free First Steps in Short Form Poetry – free Writing Characters for Middle-Grade Fiction – £75 Write More & Stay Happy – £75 Writing Science Fiction: Characters & Point of View – £75 Free resources for writers Writing can be a solitary activity but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own! Our free guides, podcasts and interviews provide a wealth of advice, techniques and tips for being a more productive writer. Our free resources include regular packages of advice, interviews and exercises for early career writers. Supported by Arts Council England. The National Centre for Writing is supported by: Copyright © 2021 National Centre for Writing, All rights reserved. Registered charity number: 1110725 Our mailing address is: National Centre for Writing Dragon Hall 115 - 123 King Street Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1QE United Kingdom