A new course of night classes in creative writing will commence in GMIT Castlebar for the spring. The course runs one night a week for 12 weeks and each class lasts two hours. The classes will suit beginners and improvers.
This is a practical course with the emphasis on writing. Topics covered will include what to write about, point of view, setting, style, voice, flash fiction, short stories, poetry, dialogue, drama, critique, and markets. At the end of the course, students should have an impressive body of work compiled.
Many satisfied students have taken this course over the past couple of years. Some have gone on to win prizes and have their work published. The night that the classes will be held on has not been finalised yet but will most likely be on Thursdays.
The vastly experienced tutor is John Corless. He has an MA in creative writing and performed at the 2008 Electric Picnic. John writes poetry, drama, and fiction and his work has been published in Ireland, the UK, Norway, Japan, Canada, and the USA. He has won many prizes and his poetry is a mix of political and satirical.
Anyone interested in taking part should book immediately to avoid disappointment. To book a place on the course telephone GMIT on 094 902 5700. For further details on the course telephone 087 984 3900. GMIT will host an open evening at the Castlebar campus on Monday January 19 from 6pm to 8pm.
