CityEast Community College

This class will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, however, other forms of fiction, including novel and genre writing will be discussed. Run as a workshop with readings, writing exercises, homework and discussions, you are encouraged to bring your own work for class discussion. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced writers, the course will reflect the needs and wishes of the class, but topics covered will include: how to get started, what ... [More]

Do you have a flair for writing? Do you want to use your talent to earn an income? Award winning author of both fiction and non-fiction, Stella will help you discover the many ways to turn dreams into money-making reality: Articles, short stories, the internet, novels and non-fiction books! The focus will be on improving your writing and selling your work. We will cover dealing with publishers, publishing contracts and getting paid. For more information about Stella visit her websit... [More]

Develop your expression and creativity by using a variety of tools to stimulate your imagination. The focus will be learning, curiosity, openness and exploration of ideas hidden beyond your conscious mind. There will be exercises to develop craft skills, including journaling, meditative writing techniques and vision boarding. You will have opportunities to read and discuss your writing and receive feedback. Explore some of the elements of creative writing, including concrete detail,... [More]

Learn practical techniques to develop an idea through to a script ready for a short film. Learn how to stimulate your imagination and create original dialogue, by building an effective structure, vivid characters and dramatic situations – important elements that make any screenplay an attractive proposition. Materials Pen and paper . [More]