Forthcoming (and Current) Events: 2007

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New Creative Writing Courses at the Kemptown Bookshop, Autumn 2007

BEGINNERS – 10 weekly classes on Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9pm, starting September 18th 2007
Are you interested in writing fiction, but don't know where to begin? This course explores all the basic elements of fiction writing to help you get started.
Using a range of written exercises and stimuli, we will look at finding ideas and storylines; developing characters and dialogue; descriptive writing, structure and plot. The course also offers group members the opportunity to share their work for feedback, in a friendly and supportive environment.

FURTHER INTO FICTION – 10 weekly classes on Monday evenings, 7 – 9pm, starting September 17th 2007
This is an Intermediate level course, for those with some writing experience. Perhaps you have completed a Beginners course, or have been writing for some time – this course is designed to help you develop your fiction writing.
Using a range of written exercises and stimuli, we will look at aspects of writing such as characterisation, narrative drive, point of view, dialogue , atmosphere and use of imagery. Individual workshop time is also allocated to each writer, for constructive criticism of your work, in a friendly and supportive environment.

Courses are held in the Kemptown Bookshop Cafe
91 St. Georges Road
Kemptown
Brighton BN2 1EE.
(01273) 682110.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

There are ten places on each course.
COST for each 10-week course £95
Concessionary rate £65 (three places available, proof of eligibility required)

HOW TO BOOK By phone (01273 682110) or call in to the Bookshop
(Full payment required on booking, thank you)

Your tutor
BOTH COURSES are led by Jane Hansford.
Jane has an M.A. in Creative Writing (Sussex University), and a B.A. in Theater Studies (Dartington College of Arts). She had a play broadcast on Radio 4 last year, and wrote the winning short story for QueenSpark Books first competition. She also writes plays for young people, and leads drama and writing workshops in schools.

Courses and Workshops:

The Bookshop has a regular timetable of evening courses and Sunday workshops on offer. These are usually literary in content - creative writing courses, poetry appreciation, etc., but from time to time we also run courses in drawing and the visual arts. Please see Forthcoming Events below for courses currently on offer.

Book Readings and Signings:

Kemptown Bookshop hosts book readings and signings in the Bookroom Café. Please see Forthcoming Events for current listings.

Exhibitions:

From time to time the Bookshop hosts small exhibitions, usually book related - on wood engraving and book illustration, for instance. Please see Forthcoming Events for current listings.

Workshop and Venue for Rent:

The Bookroom Café, upstairs at the bookshop, is available to rent for courses, readings or events. Blackout facilities are available for slide or film showings. Please contact the Bookshop for details of costs and availability.

School, College and Library Supply:

KempTown Bookshop supply books to schools, colleges and libraries around the Sussex Area. Please ask for competitive terms of trade. Advice as to stock for collections and libraries is also given.

Publications:

Thirty-Seven Stories - a Biscuit Jar publication. This is a collection of stories written under the tutelage and edited by Isanna Curwin. Pieces are by writers who have taken the creative writing courses at the KempTown Bookshop.

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