Writing Modern Fairy Tales

Level(s) of Study: Short course
Course Fee:
£265
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Start Date(s): 7 October 2023
Duration: Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm, three weeks
Study Mode(s): Short course
Campus: City Campus
Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

Discover the magic of writing your own modern fiction story and explore how to connect traditional fairy tale storylines with the contemporary world around you.

On this course you’ll develop your knowledge of the classic fairy-tale by examining the work of both traditional and modern writers of the fairy-tale.

Drawing from your findings, you’ll learn how to create new stories for your own fairy-tales, highlighting themes and issues in the contemporary world, with strong, endurable characters that can both entertain and inform.

This course is ideal for anyone interested in developing their creative writing; whether you’d like to write for children and young adults, or if you’d like to write a fairy-tale that can be understood at a much deeper, more subconscious level by an adult.

Create your own tale and be the storyteller for an adventure, letting your imagination run wild.

On this course, you’ll deconstruct the makings of a traditional fairy-tale, including timeless plots of ‘good versus evil’, recurring social and political themes, and the common archetypal characters developed within them.

You’ll look at the concept of fairy-tale stories and imagery; from their older origins to the more modern depictions and styles, considering literary opportunities to connect your own writing with current social and political themes and current affairs.

Learning how fairy-tale characters and plots find their way into the modern writing world and how their long-lasting impact can inspire and benefit your writing, you’ll plan and structure your own fairy-tale.

You’ll be part of a creative writing community; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas.
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your writing at home or work.
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance