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MA in Creative Writing and Publishing Credit: Chris Ison

MA Creative Writing & Publishing

A 2 year part-time course, for those who are already a committed writer and keen to further develop your writing and research skills and learn about the publishing process.

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Fiction writing course at West Dean College

Certificate in Fiction Writing

Made up of 3 weekend course units, self-directed study and a final submission of 5000 words. Taught by published tutors; Kate Harrison and Laura Wilkinson.

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  • Writing about parenting

    Creative writing and publishing

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    Tutor
    Hannah Vincent
    Date
    29 September 2023 to 1 October 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £275.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13036
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  • Picture book magic – writing for young children

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    Tutor
    Andrew Weale
    Date
    6 to 8 October 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13254
    book

  • Writing poetry for children – from nursery to teens

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    Tutor
    Andrew Weale
    Date
    15 October 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £137.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S1D13256
    book

  • West Dean Crime Writing Certificate. Unit 1

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    Tutors
    Elly Griffiths and Lesley Thomson
    Date
    20 to 22 October 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £1044.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13106
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  • Life Writing Certificate. Unit 1

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    Tutor
    Joanna Moorhead
    Date
    13 to 15 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £940.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    S2D13171
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  • Reading as a writer

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    Tutor
    Hannah Vincent
    Date
    1 to 3 December 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13264
    book

  • Flash fiction writing – short stories

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    Tutor
    Ruth Brandt
    Date
    15 to 17 December 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13247
    book

  • West Dean Crime Writing Certificate. Unit 2

    Creative writing and publishing

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    Tutors
    Elly Griffiths and Lesley Thomson
    Date
    12 to 14 January 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13319
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  • Freelance writing

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    Tutor
    Joanna Moorhead
    Date
    19 to 21 January 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £282.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SWE13341
    book

  • Life Writing Certificate. Unit 2

    Creative writing and publishing

    Tutor
    Hannah Vincent
    Date
    5 to 7 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    S2D13392
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  • Memoir writing

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    Tutor
    Ruth Brandt
    Date
    9 to 11 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13409
    book

  • Style and voice in fiction writing

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    Tutor
    Rebecca Horsfall
    Date
    16 to 18 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13424
    book

  • Fiction Writing Certificate. Unit 1. Character and Point of View

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    Tutor
    Laura Wilkinson
    Date
    23 to 25 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £990.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13439
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  • Writing for children and young adults

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    Tutor
    Catherine Johnson
    Date
    22 to 24 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £280.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13512
    book

  • Life Writing Certificate. Unit 3

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    Tutor
    Joanna Moorhead
    Date
    22 to 24 April 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    S2D13528
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  • West Dean Crime Writing Certificate. Unit 3

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    Tutors
    Elly Griffiths and Lesley Thomson
    Date
    26 to 28 April 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13529
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  • Fiction Writing Certificate. Unit 2. Plot and Place

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    Tutor
    Bethan Roberts
    Date
    7 to 9 June 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13531
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  • Fiction Writing Certificate. Unit 3. Writing your Book

    Creative writing and publishing

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    Tutors
    Bethan Roberts and Laura Wilkinson
    Date
    6 to 8 September 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £0.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13534
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