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Overview
Equally, if your aim is simply to develop your writing in a disciplined and constructive workshop environment, this Writers Workshop course offered by City St George's, University of London is for you.
What you will study
- If you’re writing or have written a short story collection or novel, and want to make the best impression when submitting it to publishers and agents, this is an ideal place to start.
- Students' fiction (chapters from novels or short stories) will be circulated to fellow students and tutor and then constructively critiqued within the group.
- You may also submit and workshop a synopsis of your novel; write an author biog and covering letter to send to agents and publishers; and will select a topic for proposed discussion in class (e.g. pace, multiple viewpoints).
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Understand the construction of a sustained piece or collection of fiction;
- Set and meet writing deadlines and guidelines (e.g. length requirements);
- Give, receive and apply constructive criticism;
- Revise and edit your work;
- Put together a submission for an agent or publisher, consisting of a covering letter, synopsis or pitch, and your first three chapters or three short stories.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
OTE 140
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 90 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
OTE 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have some experience of writing fiction and be aiming to move their work towards a publishable standard.
- Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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-residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 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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