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Overview
The Next steps in creative writing course offered by University of Cambridge aims is to:
- build on your knowledge of the craft of creative writing
- encourage new and innovative ways of dealing with stories
- develop greater awareness of ways to burnish our work with writing that startles and delights
As a result of the course, you will gain a greater understanding of the subject and you should be able to:
- complete the course, having gained more confidence in story-writing
- have a greater understanding of how to make your creative tools work harder for you
- leave the course with a desire to continue writing creatively beyond the confines of the classroom
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- From a potato to an octopus. A worry-free guide to creative writing
- Whose story is it anyway? – finding your writing voice
- Building your world – mastering descriptive skills
- Plotting the storyline – how to develop your narrative
- Divertimento – an evening exercise playing with words
- Getting into character – how to handle personality
- Nuts and bolts – a round-up session in which we look at techniques for improving style and the all-important editing process.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 97 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level.
- No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject.
- Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course.
- If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full
Living costs
Cambridge
United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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