Nothing beats the pull of a book that keeps you up into the small hours, turning the pages to find out what happens next. But how do you craft tales that make your readers miss their train stop? This four-week course introduces you to some of the secrets of storytelling: how to draw readers in, keep them hooked and leave them feeling satisfied. It explores key plotting techniques and shows you how to lay the foundations for your own compelling narratives.
How it works
• Fortnightly guided reading extracts, practical exercises and creative writing prompts
• Podcast introductions from the tutor
• Tutor instruction and tips on crafting a satisfying story
• Forum discussions about hooking and keeping your readers engaged, plus deadlines to get you writing
• A supportive group of fellow writers to read, discuss and feedback on your work
• Guidance on how to turn a sharp lens on your creative work and become a better editor of your writing
• Q&A forum to post your critical writing questions for your tutor
• Carefully curated additional reading and resources so you can take your interests further
• Opportunity to produce a piece of writing of up to 2,000 words based on one of the exercises you've worked on during the course.