Creative Writing: Discover Your Voice

Across 11 weeks, you will study two modules: Introduction to Writing Fiction and Introduction to Writing Poetry. You’ll develop the core skills needed to craft compelling stories and expressive, imaginative verse. Each session will be split between the two forms, giving you the opportunity to experiment widely and find your artistic voice while building confidence in your creative writing.

In the Introduction to Writing Fiction module, you will be exposed to the essential building blocks of storytelling such as: creating believable characters, vivid settings, writing natural dialogue, narrative perspective, impactful first sentences, structures for plot development and hooking the reader in an opening chapter.

Alongside our prose module, you will also participate in the Introduction to Writing Poetry module which will help you further explore the power of language to express ideas, emotions and experiences in creative, imaginative ways. You’ll experiment with a range of poetic styles, from sonnets to haiku, while learning how to use literary techniques such as imagery, figurative language, and sound to bring your writing to life. Through guided exercises and discussion, you will develop confidence in your voice and discover how poetry can capture moments in ways no other form can.

Think of this as your starting point. Once you’ve built your skills and confidence here, you can continue your journey with us in subsequent terms where there will be opportunities to discover more focused areas like genre writing, short stories, non-fiction, more complex forms of poetry and even scriptwriting.

Level 2 English qualification or GCSE in English Language graded 3 or above.

There are no formal assessments, just the opportunity to enjoy learning about creative writing in a relaxed and supportive environment. However, we will check your progress through a variety of practical and written activities to help you see how far you've come.

You’ll keep track of your development through an Individual Learning Plan, which will reflect your personal journey with creative writing. Your teacher will provide regular feedback and encouragement to help you grow in confidence and reach your goals.

For further information, please contact our Adult Education Team on 01782 254211 or email adult.education@nscg.ac.uk.