If you’re feeling stunted or you just don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Writers the world over have often struggled to force their imaginations into gear; the phrase “pulling blood from a stone” is true in more ways than one – and this applies to novel writers as much as journalists, biographers and poets.
In this practical masterclass with Professor Jason Whittaker, head of the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln, you’ll learn creative writing techniques that will inspire your passion and boost your confidence – long after you finish the course.
In a supportive environment and through practical exercises, you will generate new ideas for building irresistible characters, engrossing plots and believable worlds. You’ll be encouraged to take a fresh look at your practice, restore your playfulness and curiosity, and cultivate a more mindful approach to creativity. Ultimately, you will come away with tips and tricks that you can put to good use as soon as you get home, no matter how far along in your writing you are.
Course Content
- Confidence is key: trust that you can and will
- Practical writing tips you can takeaway
- Finding motivation when you really don’t want to
- Reconnecting with why you write and who you write for
This course is for ...
- Beginners and writers looking to develop their skills and find practical strategies for overcoming writers’ block
- Anyone who feeling the stress of creative burnout, and looking for an opportunity to refresh their practice and imagination
This course is supported by The Guardian’s Creative Writing and Publishing MA, in partnership with the University of Lincoln. This unique MA qualification brings the best of the Guardian’s industry expertise and the University of Lincoln’s academic excellence to support you through the steps to becoming a professional writer and help you turn the page on the next chapter of your life. Find more details and information on funding opportunities here.
Tutor Profile
Jason Whittaker is the head of the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln. Previously he was the interim director of the School of Writing and Journalism at Falmouth University and professor of Blake Studies.
Course Details
- Date: Wednesday 19 January 2022
- Time: 6.30pm-9pm (GMT)
6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CET | 10.30am PST | 1.30pm EST
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