Creative Writing for Ages 15–18

Course Dates & Times
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 July 2024
10am–4pm

About ’Creative Writing for Ages 15–18’
Put pen to paper, let your imagination roam free and conjure your creativity with this new two-day course, led by London writer Annie Hayter.

Working with Annie, you will explore a range of literary texts including poetry and fiction, and will use artwork, photographs and songs to inspire your own creative writing.

You will learn to draft and develop your own stories and explore the best ways to present, perform and publish them. 

Maybe you want to write about your pet goose Doris, an imagined day in the life of your favourite popstar or whatever is important to you, this course will be a warm and open space for you to freely express yourself and delve into the depths of your imagination.

Who is the course for?
Anyone aged 15 to 18 with an interest in creative writing. No experience is required, just interest and enthusiasm.

What can I expect?
You can expect to:

• Discover your own unique voice
• Learn to explore new ways of writing creatively
• Draft and develop your own work
• Explore a wide range of modern literature
• Develop practical knowledge of the skills used to write and analyse literature
• Practise critical judgement
• Gain new skills in performing your work
• Participate in class discussions, within a welcoming and encouraging space

Please note that for those studying GCSEs and A-levels, this course will support your broader study. You will learn a range of analytical and extracurricular skills which will feed both into your creative practice and potential UCAS applications. Class discussions will give you a taste of what you might expect in seminars at university.

You will be given individual feedback on one piece of writing of your choice which you will be invited to share in a showcase of performances with invited friends and family at the end of the course. You will also have the opportunity to publish your work in a digital anthology of texts created during the workshops.

Do I need anything for the course?
A note pad and pen, or an electronic device to write on. Plus, a good dollop of imagination and curiosity.

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