ONLINE FREE CREATIVE WRITING 8 SESSION COURSE - Content Page in Creative Writing

So i found this excellent website: Creative Writing Course

Content Page:

Are you a beginner writer? Do you know you want to put pen to paper but not know where to start? This eight-session online creative writing course will give you an introduction to the basic elements of creative writing, from prose fiction to poetry. The course is entirely free and you can work through it at your own pace. The exercises are designed to help you start writing and self-analyse your work. Feedback from a tutor will not be provided.

*site then says if you have a question though about the course or dont understand something, comment on their page or check out their FAQ page and she says this too: Please note: This is a free course but that does not mean you will receive free critiques of your writing. The critiquing service mentioned in the FAQ is separate to this course. I do not give feedback on the exercises. If you would like me to give my professional opinion on your creative writing beyond this course please contact me for a quote. There is a link to these rates on the FAQ page.

The creative writing course will cover:

Releasing your Creativity:
Explore how to tap into your creativity, and whether you are naturally more inclined towards writing poetry or prose.

How to write a short story:
A look at how writing a short story differs from writing a novel, and some tips on short story structure.

Writing from a point of view (POV):
How your choice of first, second or third person POV can have a dramatic effect on how readers engage with your story.

Bringing your writing to life:
How to activate your writing and transform it into a sensual experience.

Writing characters:
Writing complex, believable characters to inhabit your literary world.

Writing dialogue:
Your voice as an author, writing dialogue between characters, use of dialect, and some tips on the mechanics of laying out your text.

Poetry: how to write poems:
The basics of writing poetry – lyric versus narrative, structured versus free verse, rhythm and meter.

Markets, competitions and opportunities:
How to further develop your writing by joining a writer’s group and entering competitions, and some tips on getting published.

Happy writing!

**** i’ve only checked out the 1st 2 sessions of the “course” and the exercises she tells you to do really open my mind up to write something! The 1st session in particular gives you things to do to spark your imagination! this page includes a book to check out and i have a good used copy in my amazon wish list. Another book as well as recommended by a reviewer of the book that’s mentioned on this site.

i’ve always wanted to write. i’ve done some haiku’s here and there, but not a story. it’s hard to explain… i do love writing like in blogs such as this. But i’ve always wanted to do something more like a short story. ANYTHING really. Sometimes i get ideas for stories, but cant come up with anything or i just move on to something else. Exercises like what’s on this website kinda force you to do them… in your own leasure time. i haven’t started anything yet, but i’m going to start soon with this site.

i’m just glad i found this site. i wanted to find a course online that was free and no registration… this certainly fit the bill!

Just in case the site ever goes down, soon i’m going to copy and paste the other sessions in here.