Creative Writing - The Writer's Notebook-Online Course-Community Learning-10:00-12:00

About this course

About this course

A place where inspiration flickers and ideas flourish, a well-loved notebook is the most important tool in any writer’s arsenal. 

Over this course we’ll explore just why that is. With an emphasis on experimentation and making your notebook invaluable to you, we’ll look at ways to fill your blank pages, generate ideas and establish a writing routine that keeps the dread writers block at bay. 

This course is not about the rules of writing, or instructions on how to be a writer. Instead it’s about helping you develop your own writing practice, and we will work through a wide range of techniques to help you discover the ones that work for you. 

First and foremost we’ll do this by writing. We’ll use idea sparks and writing exercises that don’t just ignite your imagination but push your writing boundaries and help you access your own creativity, in a way that feels exciting but enjoyable. 

We will also look at the experiences of other writers, what filled their notebooks and the ways they kept writing. We’ll discuss the benefits of different writing routines and habits and explore ways to keep your words flowing even when inspiration feels impossible. 

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• By the end of this short course you will: 
• Be able to list a variety of places you can look for inspiration and ways you can spark ideas for writing 
• Be able to explain the benefits of using a notebook for a writer 
• Be able to list ways to establish and maintain a writing routine 
• Be able to identify ways to develop your writing practice further beyond the course 

What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course? 

• The only thing you need to attend this course is an open mind about your writing, and a willingness to play with words. 

The only things needed to take part in this course are: 

• A notebook 
• A pen 

 As this course is online, a suitable device such as laptop, smart phone, tablet or computer will be required to access the course.  Zoom will be used for the live sessions and the link will be sent to you once your enrolment has been completed.

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire