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How to write fiction based on family history
OverviewOur family histories can provide richly detailed sources of inspiration, as the likes of Rhidian Brook's recent bestseller The Aftermath, or Oliver Pötzsch's acclaimed 'The Hangman's Daughter'...
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Investigative journalism
An intensive weekend course with some of the best investigative reporters in the landOverviewThere are some qualities of the investigative journalist that can't be taught, such as persistence,...
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Manchester - Writing for theatre
Take your writing from the page to the stage with this unique and inspiring two-day course.This masterclass is run in association with the University of Salford.OverviewThis is surely the best possible...
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How to research and write historical crime fiction
How to dig up dark secrets from the past and find the beating heart of the storyOverviewSince Brother Cadfael solved his first murder in 1137, historical crime fiction has exploded as a phenomenon,...
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Take your acting further: a weekend workshop
An unintimidating introduction to acting like a professionalOverviewWhether you're looking to tread the boards, improve your public speaking or just build confidence, this practical weekend workshop is...
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Free your creativity and get started on your book
OverviewWhether you are an experienced writer or just setting out, marshalling your muse can be tough. If you are unsure how to get started or get into the writing flow, this is a nurturing environment...
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Feature writing
Learn both the mechanics of feature journalism – from pitching to editing – and the art of writing a great pieceOverview Learn how to find, pitch and produce eye-catching, insightful and memorable...
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How to pitch to commissioning editors
Pitching is the most daunting part of being a journalist, and the one every freelancer wishes they could live without. In this evening three commissioning editors show you how.OverviewPitching is the...
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An introduction to food start-ups curated by Stuart Langley
OverviewCan't decide where to eat? Then start your own restaurant. The growth in small-scale eateries such as food vans, supper clubs and pop-up restaurants mean anyone with enough drive and desire can...
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Develop your writing: how to structure your novel with Gillian Slovo
Working on a novel but losing your way? This weekend clinic will get your writing back on trackOverviewMaintaining momentum is one of the hardest parts of finishing a novel. Wrestling with unforeseen...
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The essentials of writing crime fiction
Solve the mystery of how to write gripping crime fiction with a two-day investigation into the genre led by top authorsOverviewEverybody loves a good, juicy murder. So it's little wonder crime fiction...
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Video journalism and digital storytelling
Learn what it takes to create powerful and engaging video journalism - technically and editorially - from multimedia journalists who have made hundreds of short films for the Guardian.OverviewOnline...
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Develop your writing: plot and character with Kate and Greg Mosse
Through a series of practical exercises, workshops and discussions, students will develop stories with the potential to become fully-fledged novelsOverviewYou may have an incredible idea for a novel,...
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Truth and lies with Lavinia Greenlaw
An intensive weekend course for writers of fiction exploring the relationship between conveying and telling the truthOverviewEvery writer draws on the actual – their own or other people's, the...
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How to write for children
How to write stories to fascinate and entertain the toughest audience in literatureOverviewHave you ever dreamed of writing books for children? From planning an entertaining plot to creating a credible...
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Intermediate Digital SLR photography with Sebastian Meyer
OverviewThere's much more to being a photographer than simply knowing your way around a Digital SLR.This intensive two-day masterclass will teach you about the mechanics of assignment photography, from...
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How to create and manage a successful travel blog
From writing and photography to social media and monetisation, this practical masterclass will teach you everything you need to know about travel bloggingOverviewLearn about the art, craft and business...
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How to be a music journalist
Join Guardian music editor Tim Jonze for the ultimate introduction to writing about musicOverviewWriting about music may look like the easiest job in the world, but the truth is it's just one of the...
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How to be a football journalist
In this intensive one-day masterclass, Guardian football reporters and bloggers will teach you the essentials of the craftOverviewThis intensive one-day masterclass offers unique insight into the...
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Travel photography with Kevin Rushby
Learn to create, edit and sell top-quality travel imagesOverviewSimply photographing an exotic location is easy, telling its story is considerably harder. This course, led by expert professional...
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