Novel Writing

Course details

Many people never write the novel they have inside themselves because they feel unqualified to do so. The truth is those who had little or no qualifications have written some of the best books. Their life experience and imagination combined and conspired to create such unforgettable stories

Course Content:

Participants will discuss and decide on their idea, writing an outline of this each week, will get advice and assistance from their tutor on an aspect of the novel. Genre, characterization, dialogue, plotting, editing, criticism, reading and structure will be looked at. Participants will also be encouraged to submit work in advance which will be read by their fellow students and tutor on a rote basis.

Given the fact that many people have a sense of trepidation, coupled with a burning desire to write the stories inside them, the tutor will pay particular emphasis to overcoming individual fears and concerns. These tend to form a very common and recognizable pattern to experienced writers and tutors.

There is always a point where novelists feel they simply cannot do it. In the right atmosphere, with the right help and encouragement, this can be overcome. Writers block comes down to a lack of confidence everyone from Joyce to the beginner has experienced. It can be dealt with very successfully.

If you have a book inside you, come and be part of this experience