6 WEEK COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
START TO WRITE
If you’re new to writing, this friendly, enjoyable and inspiring 6-week course is designed to give you the tools you need to achieve your personal goals.
“This is a brilliant introductory course for anyone curious about writing fiction – where to start, how to start. Joanne is inspirational, quietly nurturing and supportive, plus extremely talented too.”
Cath (April 2024)
What to expect
COURSE OVERVIEW
Each session will introduce a key element of successful story-telling. You’ll learn about traditional rules (and when to break them), find out how celebrated writers achieve their effects, and try out exercises designed to hone your attention and develop your voice. Above all, you’ll move at your own pace and explore your own interests, within a friendly community of other writers.
Included with the full course is a complimentary session of our online ‘A Writing Life’ programme.
We offer a limited number of concession places, and these are for anyone who would otherwise find it genuinely difficult to attend. No details necessary – just go ahead and book.
From Character Arcs to Opening Scenes
COURSE BREAKDOWN
- Session 1 - Ideas: Where does inspiration come from?
- Session 2 - Character: How to make us care
- Session 3 - Plot: The 3 Act Structure + other useful myths
- Session 4 - Voice: Choosing perspective and tone
- Session 5 - Dialogue: Making it tense, funny, and true
- Session 6 - Opening Scenes: Writing forwards
TUTOR, VENUE, DATES AND PRICES
PRACTICAL DETAILS
TUTOR: Jo Rush
VENUE: Kingsmead Street Bottle, 2 Kingsmead St, Bath, BA1 2AA
DATES: Weekly on Wednesdays from 29/1/25 – 5/3/25
TIME: 6 – 7.30 pm
COST: £135 for the course
CONCESSIONS (£99)