Show, don't tell – writing the senses with Catherine Kurtz

Ref: SWE37695

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About this course

As writers, we are told to write with our senses. But how do we make sure our readers taste, smell, hear, touch and see it all! This is the essence of 'show, don't tell' as you learn to develop your writing into something rich and vivid for the reader.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Catherine Kurtz

A writer and artist with a multidisciplinary creative practice, Catherine studied painting at the Chelsea School of Art and Creative Writing at West Dean.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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