Creative Writing - Exploring Nottinghamshire Writers-Mansfield Woodhouse Library-Adult Learning

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield

Date	12 September - 17 October 2023
Sessions	Tuesdays: 2pm - 4pm
No. sessions	6
Venue	Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	Free

About this course

By exploring the work of Nottinghamshire authors from different eras and cultures, this course aims to develop creative writing skills and build confidence through the creative process of writing about the people and places we know best.

It will approach creative writing from the unique perspective of Nottinghamshire authors – both iconic and up and coming – and look at Nottinghamshire as it is represented in literature, from the inner city streets of Saturday Night Sunday Morning to the imaginary world of Matt Haig’s Midnight Library.

The course aims to develop an appreciation of both the craft of writing and the unique cultural and literary heritage of our county. It will also provide an opportunity to read and discuss the award winning first novel, Smart written by local author Kim Slater - and share and enjoy both reading and writing for pleasure in a supportive group setting.

By the end of this course you will have developed a short story based on people/ places/events familiar to you.

These skills will be developed through looking at the following during our sessions:

• Analysis and exploration of texts written by Nottinghamshire writers. Learners will develop confidence analysing, discussing and writing about texts.

• An appreciation of the role Nottinghamshire writers play in the cultural heritage of Nottinghamshire and beyond.

• Audience and purpose: writing in different genres including kitchen sink dramas, romance and crime.

• Creative writing skills including narrative voice and characterization; setting and landscape; structure and plot. The focus will be on ‘writing about what we know’ and creating an authentic voice, drawing on the inspiration of Nottinghamshire writers from different historical periods and backgrounds.

No prior learning is required.

Please bring a notebook and pen. It would be useful if you could obtain a copy of Smart by Kim Slater. Copies are available to reserve through Nottinghamshire libraries for a small fee. .

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

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: