Start Writing Your Novel
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): 21 August 2024
- Duration: Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, three days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Have you always wanted to write a novel?
Whether you’ve got a great idea but aren’t sure how to begin or have an unfinished manuscript gathering dust under your bed, this practical and playful course will offer exercises and advice to get your novel underway.
The course will suit both the beginner and those with more experience who are interested in honing a novel or who are seeking fresh inspiration.
What will I gain?
By the end of the course you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to have a novel underway.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
'Our tutor was exceptional. Well prepared with excellent ideas, activities and tips. I found her very inspirational, and was sorry when the course ended.' CR
Tutor profile: Megan Taylor is the author of four novels, How We Were Lost, The Dawning, The Lives of Ghosts and We Wait, and a short story collection, The Woman Under the Ground.
She's currently working towards a second collection, as well as finishing a fifth novel.
Megan also has an MA in Novel Writing with Distinction from Manchester Metropolitan University, and has enjoyed running creative writing workshops for many years.
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you’ll study
On this course you will:
- explore the essential aspects of novel writing (including character development, setting, point of view, structure and plot)
- put these elements into practice through a series of creative writing exercises
- better understand your unique writing ‘voice’ and the story you want to tell
- consider your individual ideas and needs as a writer
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
Careers and employability
Are you interested in progressing your writing?
Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £420
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £420
Payment is due at the time of booking.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
21 - 23 August 2024
You can book your place via the NTU online store: