Creative Writing

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Creative Writing at Shipley College

This course runs in three, stand-alone ten week blocks over the academic year. The main focus will be life writing, and this theme will be explored through the different creative writing styles of:
memoir, poetry and short stories.

Use your own life experience to create unique and engaging stories.
Experiment with different forms of writing. Join our friendly, inspirational and supportive classes to develop your voice, style and confidence.

Part 1: Memoir
As a starting point, the group will read and discuss a range of diverse memoirs, and you will work towards telling your own life-story. How do writers present personal narratives about their lives? What should/shouldn’t be included?

Part 2: Poetry
As a starting point, the group will read and discuss a range of diverse poetry, from traditional to contemporary, and you will explore various creative techniques and work towards telling your own life-story through poetry. What can be achieved through writing poetry, in terms of expressive story-telling, that is different to other forms of writing?

Part 3: Short stories
As a starting point, the group will read and discuss a range of short stories and extracts, from traditional to contemporary writers and you will work towards writing your own short stories.
Explore and experiment with the ‘essential ingredients’ of creating short and/or flash fiction.