Debate Chamber

Creative Writing Weekend

Autumn 2012 dates available soon • University of London Union • Ages 15-18

Have you ever felt the burning desire to write, but just could not find the words? Or perhaps you write poems or stories already and would relish the chance to discuss your ideas?

The Debate Chamber Creative Writing Weekend offers the advanced tuition you need to develop your writing. This two-day event aims to improve technique, facilitate the sharing of ideas between young writers and inspire further creative endeavours. We will be looking at both prose fiction and poetry. During the course we will:

  • Analyse the artistic form of the novel, the short story, and poetry
  • Look at what classic writers, such as Hemingway and Forster, think about writing
  • Discuss the skills the writer, as an artist, must learn to develop
  • Learn practical exercises to take the strain out of writing
  • Workshop students’ writing pieces
  • Evaluate how writing from different points of view can achieve drastically different results
  • Develop an individual writing style and mood
  • Discuss how dialogue can construct meaning
  • Learn how to contract and extend time in your writing
  • Work at developing descriptive language and convincing characters
  • Examine narrative structure and plot – what makes a good opening? How do you maintain the reader’s interest?
  • Look at how poets use sound and imagery to structure meaning

Students are encouraged to bring their own work along, and everyone will compose and discuss several short pieces over the weekend.

You might also be interested in the English Literature Masterclass.

Feedback on previous Creative Writing events – read more here:

‘Great to have the opportunity to write poetry for the first time in many years – this has inspired me to continue.’

‘I really enjoyed it, it was good to have a space away from school to explore and analyse literature.’

‘It was brilliant to write so many different little pieces – the variety was great.’

‘Lots of constructive criticism – helped me see my writing in a new light’

‘I loved the course and I learnt so much. The poetry was beautiful and the tutors were kind and patient. I loved that it was a small group.’

‘Fantastic, the tutors really knew their stuff and the poetry selected provoked real feeling’

‘It was great to work on the different aspects of prose: pace, texture etc’

‘It was informative, with a knowledgeable tutor and stimulating activities. A great opportunity to meet people who share my literary interests.’

‘Good fun! Gave me lots of ideas for writing.’

Book a place

The fee for the Creative Writing Weekend is £145 per student. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place please email info@debatechamber.com, call 0845 519 4827 or fill out the form below.

If you are a teacher and interested in holding a creative writing event in your school, please click here.

Debate Chamber offers a limited number of bursaries for students who would otherwise have difficulty attending. If you intend to apply for a bursary please complete the Bursary Application Form here.

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