Course Overview
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria, for full details click here: https://www.ucscollegegroup.ac.uk/policies-and-reporting/adult-course-fees/.
Unlock your storytelling potential in this supportive ten-week course, ideal for complete beginners or anyone who wants more confidence in developing their ideas. You’ll start with creativity-boosting exercises before moving into the essentials of plot, character, setting, and editing.
You’ll also explore how to craft strong openings, use vivid detail, and lay out clear, engaging dialogue. Sharing work within the group is encouraged, though you won’t be asked to read aloud.
Focused on prose-short stories and novels-this course will leave you with practical skills, greater confidence, and fresh inspiration for your writing journey.
For more information please contact Adult Skills on 01458 844502 or email strodeadultskills@strode-college.ac.uk.
Assessment Methods
There are no formal assessments for this course, but feedback will be given throughout.
Progression Options
You could progress to the developing your skills course in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
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