Writing course programme 2012-2013
| Session 1 | 19.09.2012 | Introduction. Reading like a writer: how quality reading informs great writing. |
| Session 2 | 26.09.2012 | Novel: story, plot, structure. |
| Session 3 | 03.10.2012 | Narration: word, sentences, paragraphs. The first sentence. |
| Session 4 | 10.10.2012 | Writing exercises |
| Session 5 | 17.10.2012 | Character |
| Session 6 | 24.10.2012 | Point of view. Narrator. |
| Session 7 | 31.11.2012 | Writing exercises |
| Session 8 | 07.11.2012 | Dialogue |
| Session 9 | 14.11.2012 | Pace, climax, resolution |
| Session 10 | 21.11.2012 | Revision and self-editing |
| Session 11 | 28.11.2012 | Writing exercises |
| Session 12 | 05.12.2012 | Guest speaker (a published author) |
| Session 13 | 12.12.2012 | Submitting your novel. Synopsis, biography |
| Session 14 | 19.12.2012 | Overview of the publishing business. Guest speaker: Michael O’Brien, publisher of The O’Brien Press & Brandon Books
Overall course review. Conclusion. |
This programme is provisional and subject to modification.
