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Overview
What you will study
Designed to deepen your understanding of the key components of creative writing, the Writing Fiction Essentials - Character, Description and Dialogue course offered by University of Oxford will boost your confidence in your ability to create the stories you want to tell and know how to tell them.
We will look in detail at the four pillars on which all great stories rely: character, dialogue, description and narrative structure and there will be ample opportunities throughout the weekend for you to experiment with a range of specific writing tools and techniques. You will be encouraged to think in new and dynamic ways about these fiction essentials and the craft of story-telling they serve.
Expect to leave with a spring in your creative step and equipped with an array of practical tips and ideas to inspire and hone your own writing.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The Essentials of Plotting and Narrative Arcs
- The Essentials of Story Drive and Momentum
- The Essentials of Compelling Characters
- The Essentials of Convincing Dialogue
- The Essentials of Narrative Voice
- The Essentials of Effective Description
- The Essentials of Narrative Point of View
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 124 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
190 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 GBP for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
190 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.
- includes tea/coffee
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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