Online Creative Writing Course for Children (7-12)

TUTOR: Rebecca D’Arcy has a PhD in English literature. She has been a Creative Writing Instructor with the Centre for Talented Youth Ireland, Dublin City University since 2017. Her poetry has appeared in The Blue Nib literary magazine and she is currently writing two books, one for children and the other a work of historical fiction.

DURATION: 6 weeks

Start Date: September 29th, 2021 – 2 places remaining

TIMING: 

5.00pm on Wednesdays – 1 hour session. Start/End Date: September 29th, 2021-November 3rd, 2021

FEE: £120

Note: We are currently experiencing a high demand for our online creative writing course for children. We therefore recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. 

This is a group class. Places are strictly limited to 8 participants.

This online creative writing course for children is suitable for 7-12 year olds.

The course is divided up into six modules. These are live classes through Zoom. We review the student’s work during each session, providing verbal feedback and guidance.

You don’t have to be based in the UK to take the course. We accept students from around the world!

When you have processed the payment, please email us at info@creativewritingink.co.uk with your child’s name and age.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Week One

Our first class introduces the concept of creating an original character and the use of dialogue. We will design our own comic book character or superhero to put what we learn into practice.

Week Two

Week two introduces plot. We look at some well-known stories and ask ourselves what happens and why it is interesting. Students are given the raw materials for a basic plot and must make up their own tale.

Week Three

This week we discover styles of narration and different points-of-view. For a writing exercise, students will write three pieces of text from different points of view.

Week Four

For our fourth class we discuss the concept of setting. Students will write a short scene of a play using some writing prompts for inspiration.

Week Five

Our class this week explores shorter forms of writing. We look at short story and flash fiction techniques. For the writing exercise this week, students will write a short story or piece of flash fiction using only one character.

Week Six

Our final class introduces forms of non-fiction writing, focusing particularly on blogging. For their last writing assignment, students will create their own blog based on one of their favourite hobbies.

PAYMENT: Please note that we do not require you to fill out a registration form. Instead, please click the ‘Check Out Securely’ button. During the payment process, you can input your name and email address which we will use to contact you. When you have processed the payment, please send the student’s name and age, as well as your chosen time to info@creativewritingink.co.uk. Once you have processed the payment, we will email you within 24 hours to confirm receipt.

If you have any further queries, you can email us at info@creativewritingink.co.uk

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