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Creative Writing

at Shipley College, Shipley · college

Level 3Stepping stonesOther10 weeksPart time£105

What the college says

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.

What you need to get on

No fee reduction available

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

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Where it runs

  • Shipley College

    Victoria Road, Shipley, BD18 3LQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Shipley
  • 12 January 2027 · Shipley
  • 12 January 2027 · Shipley

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