COURSES - West Dean College
Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Adult Learning Classes at West Dean College.
West Dean College - Creative Writing Courses
I am a short-course tutor at West Dean College, near Chichester, West Sussex. West Dean College is a centre of excellence and a unique place to study. The 19th century house is surrounded by acres of gardens and views of the South Downs, providing wonderful tranquillity and inspiration for writers.
 
My courses are suitable for writers of all ability levels. Plenty of support and feedback is provided.
 

Flash Fiction Writing

15 - 17 Dec 2023
Discover the delight of writing flash fiction - complete sories of fewer than 1,000 words.  Through a series of exercises with plenty of feedback learn how to produce concise and impactful stories set in vivid story worlds with memorable situations. Develop skills in coming up with ideas and paring down words to focus your  stories.
 
The course is suitable for all writers, whether at the start of your writing journey, or further along and seeking ideas on how to expand and improve your writing.
 
Working in a supportive, encouraging environment you will explore each of these areas through class discussions and written exercises. Regular feedback and guidance will be provided by the tutor. There will be plenty of time for independent writing in and around the inspirational College and gardens.
  • Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Adult Learning Classes at West Dean College.

Memoir Writing

9 - 11 Feb 2024
Do you want to write about your life but have no idea where to start? Or have you started writing and feel you have lost the plot? This course will help you find a focus to your story, structure your memories and make them come alive on paper.
 
Writing about a lifetime of rich experience in a way that captures the essence of the people and places involved can be challenging. This course will look at how to tell your life story in a way that will make a compelling read.
 
The course is suitable for all writers, whether at the start of your writing journey, or further along and seeking ideas on how to expand and improve your writing.
 
Working in a supportive, encouraging environment you will explore each of these areas through class discussions and written exercises. Regular feedback and guidance will be provided by the tutor. There will be plenty of time for independent writing in and around the inspirational College and gardens.
  • Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Adult Learning Classes at West Dean College.
  • Ruth Brandt Creative Writer and Tutor
  • Ruth Brandt Creative Writer and Tutor
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