Course overview

Master the art of setting and description with our Creative Writing: Sense of Place: Showing & Telling course. Learn how to create vivid, immersive settings in your writing that engage and captivate readers. Ideal for writers looking to enhance their descriptive writing skills.

Course description

Creative Writing: Sense of Place: Showing & Telling is designed for writers who want to develop their ability to create vivid and engaging settings in their work. This course covers techniques for using descriptive language, sensory details, and imagery to bring locations to life on the page. Participants will learn how to balance showing and telling in their writing, creating immersive environments that enhance the reader's experience. The course includes writing exercises, peer critiques, and discussions that encourage participants to experiment with different approaches to setting and description. By the end of the course, participants will have produced a portfolio of writing that showcases their ability to create a strong sense of place in their work. This course is ideal for writers of all levels who want to enhance their descriptive writing skills and create more immersive stories.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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