Creative Writing: Introduction and PURPOSE

Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Do you want to improve your writing? Looking to pick up some tips and tricks from a published author?

Over the course of 18 weeks let Iain McKinnon take you through the fundamentals of writing, show you the shortcuts to creating compelling narratives, characters and worlds, and help build your knowledge and confidence as a writer.

Whether you are an amateur, published author or embarking on a master’s degree, from short stories to full length novels join Iain for this informative and transformative series of workshops.

Course Introduction.

PURPOSE.

Iain will take you through the introduction to the creative writing course, with a brief exploration of the course content and participant expectations. We will then look at the rules of writing and complete the event by looking at your purpose as a writer.

Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing, Rules & PURPOSE

Module 2: Metrics, Motivation & Productivity

Module 3: What is a Novel & Genre

Module 4: Plot

Module 5: Character

Module 6: Theme

Module 7: Word Choice

Module 8: Dialogue

Module 9: World Building

Module 10: Language Building

Module 11: Narrative Positioning & Description over Exposition

Module 12: Concept Mapping

Module 13: Constraint and Creativity

Module 14: Defamiliarization & NLP

Module 15: Suspense, Tension, Hooks & Cliffhangers & LOCK

Module 16: Editing

Module 17: Drafting your Novel with ChatGPT

Module 18: Author Function-Social Media Guide

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Secure your spot today and let's embark on this transformative writing course together!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1 Michaelson Square, Kirkton Campus, Livingston, United Kingdom