Writing Classes

February 19 and 26 -  For Aspiring Writers, where to begin-  Tutor   Helen Iles

These sessions will help set the foundations of a productive and enjoyable sojourn into becoming and establishing oneself as a writer. Part open forum, part writing activities, this short course will shape the mindset of those stepping into the world of wild imaginings and creativity.    

March Classes

March 5    The Stages of Physical Intimacy in Romance Writing   -  Tutor Helen Iles

Romance writing is a huge genre popular with readers and writers alike. Make your work stand out by leading your readers on a merry dance as the romantic couple meets and arouses each other’s feelings to the point of no return. This workshop covers how to build the physical attraction that keeps the reader turning pages and includes writing sex scenes.    

March 12     Writing a Sestina   -  Tutor Helen Iles

Learn how to craft a sestina, a fixed-form poem consisting of six stanzas of six lines each, ending with a three-line envoi. 

March 19     The Art of Writing Creatively  - Tutor Helen Iles

What takes a piece of writing from being readable to being memorable? This workshop will cover writing descriptively to bring the reader into the story so they become immersed in the story and invested in the characters. 

March 26     Character Development   -  Tutor Shirley Eldridge

Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, (MBTI – a personality inventory) we will gain a greater understanding of our own personality strengths, as well as others, and therefore be able to develop fictional characters who are more colourful and who function congruently. This session will be highly interactive and experiential. Bring a pad and pencil.                                 

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