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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction\, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular\, but in a crowded marketplace\, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? \nLiam Brown\, author of four internationally-published novels\, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – thriller. \nFrom developing strong characters to plotting your story and developing a sucker-punch twist\, over five weeks we’ll explore the ways you can take your writing to the next level\, as well as exploring strategies for getting your novel published once its finished. \nThrough a series of practical workshop exercises\, with plenty of opportunity to share your work and ask questions\, you’ll learn how to create and sustain suspense\, and satisfy readers with your plot. \nThis course is open to experienced prose writers and beginners alike.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-thrillers/2019-12-05/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Place: Telling Stories of Home and Landscape with George Eliot
DESCRIPTION:How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined\, remembered\, or the everyday. \nThe course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer\, George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans)\, born two hundred years ago in North Warwickshire\, to explore what it means to write in or about the Midlands now. \nWorks by course participants may be featured as part of the George Eliot bicentenary celebrations in 2019\, with follow-on opportunities for publication. \nThis course is designed for emerging writers who are looking to develop their work further.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-place-telling-stories-of-home-and-landscape-with-george-eliot/2019-12-02/
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction\, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular\, but in a crowded marketplace\, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? \nLiam Brown\, author of four internationally-published novels\, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – thriller. \nFrom developing strong characters to plotting your story and developing a sucker-punch twist\, over five weeks we’ll explore the ways you can take your writing to the next level\, as well as exploring strategies for getting your novel published once its finished. \nThrough a series of practical workshop exercises\, with plenty of opportunity to share your work and ask questions\, you’ll learn how to create and sustain suspense\, and satisfy readers with your plot. \nThis course is open to experienced prose writers and beginners alike.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-thrillers/2019-11-28/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Place: Telling Stories of Home and Landscape with George Eliot
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URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-place-telling-stories-of-home-and-landscape-with-george-eliot/2019-11-25/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction\, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular\, but in a crowded marketplace\, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? \nLiam Brown\, author of four internationally-published novels\, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – thriller. \nFrom developing strong characters to plotting your story and developing a sucker-punch twist\, over five weeks we’ll explore the ways you can take your writing to the next level\, as well as exploring strategies for getting your novel published once its finished. \nThrough a series of practical workshop exercises\, with plenty of opportunity to share your work and ask questions\, you’ll learn how to create and sustain suspense\, and satisfy readers with your plot. \nThis course is open to experienced prose writers and beginners alike.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-thrillers/2019-11-21/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Place: Telling Stories of Home and Landscape with George Eliot
DESCRIPTION:How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined\, remembered\, or the everyday. \nThe course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer\, George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans)\, born two hundred years ago in North Warwickshire\, to explore what it means to write in or about the Midlands now. \nWorks by course participants may be featured as part of the George Eliot bicentenary celebrations in 2019\, with follow-on opportunities for publication. \nThis course is designed for emerging writers who are looking to develop their work further.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-place-telling-stories-of-home-and-landscape-with-george-eliot/2019-11-18/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:One-Day Short Course: Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is one of our oldest and most potent art forms. In this interactive\, and creative workshop we will be exploring the gems of this oral tradition that can be applied to any story you are currently developing. \nA beguiling traditional tale (told by Maria) will act as the starting point for the session. You will take part in practical methods that will help in character development\, dialogue\, perspective and narrative in any story you are working on. \nThis short course will help those who wants to deepen their understanding of story and how to tell a great tale. Beginners are welcome.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/one-day-short-course-storytelling/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction\, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular\, but in a crowded marketplace\, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? \nLiam Brown\, author of four internationally-published novels\, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – thriller. \nFrom developing strong characters to plotting your story and developing a sucker-punch twist\, over five weeks we’ll explore the ways you can take your writing to the next level\, as well as exploring strategies for getting your novel published once its finished. \nThrough a series of practical workshop exercises\, with plenty of opportunity to share your work and ask questions\, you’ll learn how to create and sustain suspense\, and satisfy readers with your plot. \nThis course is open to experienced prose writers and beginners alike.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-thrillers/2019-11-14/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Place: Telling Stories of Home and Landscape with George Eliot
DESCRIPTION:How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined\, remembered\, or the everyday. \nThe course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer\, George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans)\, born two hundred years ago in North Warwickshire\, to explore what it means to write in or about the Midlands now. \nWorks by course participants may be featured as part of the George Eliot bicentenary celebrations in 2019\, with follow-on opportunities for publication. \nThis course is designed for emerging writers who are looking to develop their work further.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-place-telling-stories-of-home-and-landscape-with-george-eliot/2019-11-11/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction\, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular\, but in a crowded marketplace\, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? \nLiam Brown\, author of four internationally-published novels\, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – thriller. \nFrom developing strong characters to plotting your story and developing a sucker-punch twist\, over five weeks we’ll explore the ways you can take your writing to the next level\, as well as exploring strategies for getting your novel published once its finished. \nThrough a series of practical workshop exercises\, with plenty of opportunity to share your work and ask questions\, you’ll learn how to create and sustain suspense\, and satisfy readers with your plot. \nThis course is open to experienced prose writers and beginners alike.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-thrillers/2019-11-07/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Place: Telling Stories of Home and Landscape with George Eliot
DESCRIPTION:How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined\, remembered\, or the everyday. \nThe course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer\, George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans)\, born two hundred years ago in North Warwickshire\, to explore what it means to write in or about the Midlands now. \nWorks by course participants may be featured as part of the George Eliot bicentenary celebrations in 2019\, with follow-on opportunities for publication. \nThis course is designed for emerging writers who are looking to develop their work further.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-place-telling-stories-of-home-and-landscape-with-george-eliot/2019-11-04/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on writing short stories\, whilst drawing inspiration and learning from past masters. \nThe short story is a unique literary form\, and one well-suited to current times.\nIf you have ever considered writing short fiction\, are in the middle of writing it\, or have already written several stories\, come and join us on this five-week course. \nWe will take a brief look at the history and variety of the form\, and try and work out quite what makes a great short story. \nWe will read stories old and new\, and find out what makes them tick. We will face the tricky questions raised by beginnings\, middles and ends\, and build characters\, plots and settings. \nWe will try our hands at writing different kinds of stories\, from flash to realist to experimental. We will write what we know\, and also reach into writing what we don’t know\, and want to discover.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, including beginners.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-short-stories/2019-10-24/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on writing short stories\, whilst drawing inspiration and learning from past masters. \nThe short story is a unique literary form\, and one well-suited to current times.\nIf you have ever considered writing short fiction\, are in the middle of writing it\, or have already written several stories\, come and join us on this five-week course. \nWe will take a brief look at the history and variety of the form\, and try and work out quite what makes a great short story. \nWe will read stories old and new\, and find out what makes them tick. We will face the tricky questions raised by beginnings\, middles and ends\, and build characters\, plots and settings. \nWe will try our hands at writing different kinds of stories\, from flash to realist to experimental. We will write what we know\, and also reach into writing what we don’t know\, and want to discover.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, including beginners.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-short-stories/2019-10-17/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-short-stories/2019-10-10/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Starting to Write (Prose & Scripts)
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on both the creative and the practical aspects of writing novels\, short stories and scripts. You’ll create characters\, plan plots and discuss dialogue as you write from scratch or develop work you’ve already begun. At the same time you’ll learn about what publishers need and why – plus the essentials you need to know for self-publishing. Then you’ll also find out exactly how to juggle your writing alongside all the other commitments in your life: how to get started\, how to keep going and then how to finish.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, particularly those new to writing\, or new to writing prose and scripts. \n 
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-starting-to-write-prose-scripts/2019-10-09/
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on writing short stories\, whilst drawing inspiration and learning from past masters. \nThe short story is a unique literary form\, and one well-suited to current times.\nIf you have ever considered writing short fiction\, are in the middle of writing it\, or have already written several stories\, come and join us on this five-week course. \nWe will take a brief look at the history and variety of the form\, and try and work out quite what makes a great short story. \nWe will read stories old and new\, and find out what makes them tick. We will face the tricky questions raised by beginnings\, middles and ends\, and build characters\, plots and settings. \nWe will try our hands at writing different kinds of stories\, from flash to realist to experimental. We will write what we know\, and also reach into writing what we don’t know\, and want to discover.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, including beginners.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-short-stories/2019-10-03/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Starting to Write (Prose & Scripts)
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on both the creative and the practical aspects of writing novels\, short stories and scripts. You’ll create characters\, plan plots and discuss dialogue as you write from scratch or develop work you’ve already begun. At the same time you’ll learn about what publishers need and why – plus the essentials you need to know for self-publishing. Then you’ll also find out exactly how to juggle your writing alongside all the other commitments in your life: how to get started\, how to keep going and then how to finish.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, particularly those new to writing\, or new to writing prose and scripts. \n 
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-starting-to-write-prose-scripts/2019-10-02/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191001T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Writing Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on writing short stories\, whilst drawing inspiration and learning from past masters. \nThe short story is a unique literary form\, and one well-suited to current times.\nIf you have ever considered writing short fiction\, are in the middle of writing it\, or have already written several stories\, come and join us on this five-week course. \nWe will take a brief look at the history and variety of the form\, and try and work out quite what makes a great short story. \nWe will read stories old and new\, and find out what makes them tick. We will face the tricky questions raised by beginnings\, middles and ends\, and build characters\, plots and settings. \nWe will try our hands at writing different kinds of stories\, from flash to realist to experimental. We will write what we know\, and also reach into writing what we don’t know\, and want to discover.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, including beginners.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-writing-short-stories/2019-10-01/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
CREATED:20190808T094719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T094719Z
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SUMMARY:Two-Day Short Course: Voice: Performing Poetry for an Audience
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop is designed for poets who find it challenging to speak their own texts in front of an audience. The first aim of the work will be for you to understand better what is at stake physically and emotionally when you are in front of an audience. You will discuss what you find exciting when you hear poets speak and what happens to you when you speak your poems. You will have a chance to practice speaking in a safe environment. You will learn how your voice works and how to use it in the context of a public reading. You will learn how to connect to your text using imagery and how to stay connected to the audience while speaking. \nYou will gain more confidence and leave the workshop with some tools to help you to consolidate what you will have discovered that is helping you. The workshop is intended for poets published or not\, but you need to have some written work prepared. Come with a few of your poems you want to work with.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/two-day-short-course-voice-performing-poetry-for-an-audience/2019-09-28/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T093307Z
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SUMMARY:One-Day Short Course: Overcoming Writer’s Block
DESCRIPTION:The fear of the blank page\, or the fear of finishing a piece of writing\, strikes writers of all genre\, at any stage of their career. In this practical one-day course\, trainer and writer Gulara Vincent will guide you through your writer’s block\, and show you how you can overcome it for yourself. \nFor most writers\, you are not blocked because you lack inspiration\, but because of your fear of failure\, exposure and success. When you acknowledge and heal those fears\, your writing takes care of itself. \nThrough a series of practical exercises\, in a supportive group of fellow writers\, you will learn to identify what’s preventing you writing\, and how to overcome it. There will be moments of sharing and of personal reflection\, and you can share as much as you feel comfortable with. There will also be a series of writing challenges to help you approach your writing in different ways.\nYou will come away from the one-day short course with tools to help you face the blank page in the future\, and deal with writer’s block if it affects you again. \nSuitable for writers with all levels of experience\, including beginners\, writing in any genre.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/one-day-short-course-overcoming-writers-block/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
GEO:52.4814966;-1.9037456
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190925T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
CREATED:20190808T092347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T092347Z
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SUMMARY:Short Course: Starting to Write (Prose & Scripts)
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on both the creative and the practical aspects of writing novels\, short stories and scripts. You’ll create characters\, plan plots and discuss dialogue as you write from scratch or develop work you’ve already begun. At the same time you’ll learn about what publishers need and why – plus the essentials you need to know for self-publishing. Then you’ll also find out exactly how to juggle your writing alongside all the other commitments in your life: how to get started\, how to keep going and then how to finish.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, particularly those new to writing\, or new to writing prose and scripts. \n 
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-starting-to-write-prose-scripts/2019-09-25/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
GEO:52.4814966;-1.9037456
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
CREATED:20190808T094719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T094719Z
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SUMMARY:Two-Day Short Course: Voice: Performing Poetry for an Audience
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop is designed for poets who find it challenging to speak their own texts in front of an audience. The first aim of the work will be for you to understand better what is at stake physically and emotionally when you are in front of an audience. You will discuss what you find exciting when you hear poets speak and what happens to you when you speak your poems. You will have a chance to practice speaking in a safe environment. You will learn how your voice works and how to use it in the context of a public reading. You will learn how to connect to your text using imagery and how to stay connected to the audience while speaking. \nYou will gain more confidence and leave the workshop with some tools to help you to consolidate what you will have discovered that is helping you. The workshop is intended for poets published or not\, but you need to have some written work prepared. Come with a few of your poems you want to work with.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/two-day-short-course-voice-performing-poetry-for-an-audience/2019-09-21/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
CREATED:20190808T092347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T092347Z
UID:10000832-1568831400-1568838600@daretowrite.org
SUMMARY:Short Course: Starting to Write (Prose & Scripts)
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on both the creative and the practical aspects of writing novels\, short stories and scripts. You’ll create characters\, plan plots and discuss dialogue as you write from scratch or develop work you’ve already begun. At the same time you’ll learn about what publishers need and why – plus the essentials you need to know for self-publishing. Then you’ll also find out exactly how to juggle your writing alongside all the other commitments in your life: how to get started\, how to keep going and then how to finish.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, particularly those new to writing\, or new to writing prose and scripts. \n 
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-starting-to-write-prose-scripts/2019-09-18/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
CREATED:20190808T092347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T092347Z
UID:10000831-1568226600-1568233800@daretowrite.org
SUMMARY:Short Course: Starting to Write (Prose & Scripts)
DESCRIPTION:A five-week short course on both the creative and the practical aspects of writing novels\, short stories and scripts. You’ll create characters\, plan plots and discuss dialogue as you write from scratch or develop work you’ve already begun. At the same time you’ll learn about what publishers need and why – plus the essentials you need to know for self-publishing. Then you’ll also find out exactly how to juggle your writing alongside all the other commitments in your life: how to get started\, how to keep going and then how to finish.\nThis course is open to all abilities\, particularly those new to writing\, or new to writing prose and scripts. \n 
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/short-course-starting-to-write-prose-scripts/2019-09-11/
LOCATION:Birmingham and Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Writing West Midlands":MAILTO:emma@writingwestmidlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165837
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SUMMARY:One-Day Short Course: Dark and Speculative Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Explore the darker reaches of the human experience from your notebook or laptop: join us for a one-day workshop which subverts the “normal” and uncovers other worlds\, other realities and alternative stories. \nThe course will explore what dark fiction is\, as well as discussing the best writing and publishing in the genre at the moment. \nYou’ll gain practical information about the genre and the process of writing alternative fiction\, in short or full length fiction form. You’ll be advised on plot\, vocabulary and how to avoid clichés. You’ll also gain valuable advice on what to do with your writing\, and how to submit it for publication.
URL:https://daretowrite.org/event/one-day-short-course-dark-and-speculative-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Creative Club / Course/ Workshop
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