Brockenhurst College | Brock is one of the most successful Sixth Form colleges in the UK, offering A levels, Vocational, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Business courses.Writing – Creative Writing for Beginners
Course Details
Learn how to write engaging stories for fun and/or profit. This course will focus on the elements that make up superb stories such as believable characters, engaging narratives, and how to use subplots and subtext to take your writing to the next level. In class you will look at writing short stories, novels, scriptwriting and various other literary forms. Importantly, you will be encouraged to develop a new or existing piece of work over this ten-week period.
Information & Support
Please bring along pen and paper and/or a fully charged laptop. There will be a maximum of ten students on the course. Courses and workshops will be offered throughout the year, giving you opportunities to further develop your skills. Please see our current Leisure and Learning brochure for further details.
Available dates and locations
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Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available for our leisure courses held across the New Forest.
Please call 01590 625222 to purchase yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enrol on a course?
To enrol please call one of the numbers below:
Brockenhurst or Lymington courses 01590 679457
New Milton or Ringwood courses 01590 625222
Can I start the course part way through?
For some courses, this may be possible. Please contact leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk to confirm.
What do you define as a 'beginner'?
Beginner is someone who has little or no knowledge of the subject area.
Please contact leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk for further clarification or to take a quick assessment to find out the most suitable level for you.
What do you define as 'intermediate'?
Intermediate is for those who have completed a beginners course with us or have some knowledge of the subject but would like to learn more.
Please contact leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk for further clarification or to take a quick assessment to find out the most suitable level for you.
What do you define as 'advanced'?
Advanced for those who have completed an intermediate course with us or are proficient in the subject.
Please contact leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk for further clarification or to take a quick assessment to find out the most suitable level for you.
Are there any age restrictions (young/old)?
Students need to be 19 years old or over.
There is no upper age limit.
What should I take with me on the day?
Please see ‘Information & Support’ within each individual course information page.
If you require further details please email leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk
How much does the course cost?
The cost of each course will be displayed on each individual course information page.
If you require further details please email leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk
Can I pay for the course in instalments?
Each course needs to be paid in full before the start of the course.
Are there any concessions available?
Reduced fees may apply for those on specific benefits.
Please contact leisurecourses@brock.ac.uk for more details.
