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Nottingham Trent University – Creative Writing for 16 – 17 Year Olds Residential – July or August 2025

During this course, you will:

learn how to find inspiration and sources that drive powerful narratives
recognise the unique power of your perspective, understanding its impact on readers
develop the skill to translate abstract ideas into compelling written content, focusing on how to turn ideas into writing
find the right ingredients for your chosen discipline including how to create the most effective context, whether it’s character development in short stories or adopting a journalistic tone for blogs and articles
explore the relationship between your well-being and creative expression, understanding that writing is more than words – it’s a journey of self-discovery
learn that the first draft is never the last.
Upon completing this course you will have newfound confidence as a writer.

You’ll understand a structured process for generating impactful writing applicable to your chosen area of interest.

You’ll be able to identify suitable markets for your work, write in a genre of your choosing and notice an improvement in your English literacy, all of which will be useful tools for the future.

Find out more on the NTU Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/short-courses/aah/creative-writing-for-15-17-year-olds#what-you-will-study

DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Accommodation is booked separately at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation

Course date:
28/07/2024
Course location:
Nottingham Trent University
Course fee:
Course: £525.00 + Accommodation: £259.00

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