Monday to Wednesday
The beginning books 3 day course is for those who have not yet had the confidence
to start on book making or creative writing & it is divided into two parts. You can choose
to do either or both of them – but they are planned to work perfectly together. The
mornings (9.30-12.30) are an introduction to creative writing. I teach you a fool-proof
method of moving from an empty mind to a full page. We work on poetry, narrative, and
journals. It is embarrassment-free – no reading out for group criticism! Everyone will
take home pieces of writing they should be proud of, instructions on how to move
forward, and lots of confidence. The afternoons (1.30-4.30) are an introduction
to simple book structures. Each day you will learn a different book form, each of which
has endless variations. You will take home clear instruction sheets, lots of samples &
beautifully finished books. Those who come for the whole day will find that the morning’s
writing is designed to fit the afternoon’s structure, so that each day finishes with a
complete little book.
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MICHAEL HARRISON has
published over forty books for
children & five for adults. He has
taught on nine previous Oxford
Summer Schools & has taught
similar courses for Oxford
University's Department for
Continuing Education.
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