Myths and legends are the stories that every other story is made of. At the core of each of the great and enduring stories of the past is a vibrant, timeless and human story. They are our oldest stories, dealing with our deepest concerns. But how can we make use of these ancient stories in […]

With Nick Hunt, author of Red Smoking Mirror, Outlandish and Where the Wild Winds Are  This course is an introduction to writing imaginative and speculative fiction – from sci-fi and fantasy to alternate history. You will learn techniques for world-building and peopling different realities; imagining utopias, dystopias and possible futures; how to write strong characters and structure your storyline; […]

Have you got an idea for a Film, TV drama or animation? Have you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling, revealing moments? If you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen, then sign up for this […]

This exciting six-week course gives writers the opportunity to learn different approaches to playwriting whilst preparing their own short play, which will be performed by actors at the Exeter Barnfield Theatre on the evening of the final week (details to be confirmed). Session Dates Wednesdays, 2pm – 4pm Wed 14 Jan Wed 21 Jan Wed […]