Are you a beginner writer? Do you know you want to put pen to paper but not know where to start? This eight-week course based on workshops I give in the North East of England, will give you an introduction to the basic elements of creative writing from prose fiction to poetry. The course is entirely free and you can work through it at your own pace. Feel free to ask any questions along the way by posting in the comments box. If you would like feedback on your work, we offer a reasonably priced critiquing service . The eight-week course will cover:
- Releasing your creativity and finding your niche: poetry or prose.
- The short story. Narrative and plot development.
- Writing from a point of view
- Active vs passive writing - bringing your writing to life.
- Character development.
- Writing dialogue.
- An Introduction to poetry.
- Getting into print.
Happy writing!
Welcome to The Crafty Writer, published by Fiona Veitch Smith, a freelance journalist, author, playwright and writing teacher. This site is full of information and resources to help you on your journey to become a better writer. 
Hi Fi,
Sorry I missed last week. Feeling a lot better now. I wrote a short story. Do you want me to send it to you, or just bring it in on Wednesday?
Take Care love
Tammy
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Your professional critique is badly needed. If you have time, it might interest you to go through some of the fiction stuff I have posted up on my fiction blog at http://siquijoriantales.blogspot.com. Comments coming from a published writer like you is definitely an honor. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
Miss
I am beginner writer. i want take participate in this course plz send me relevent study material.
Hello Attia. This is the course. Just work through the material online in your own time. Click on each number 1 - 8 and you will get the next session. If you’ve got any questions or comments just leave them at the bottom of each session like you’ve done here. Good luck with it and happy writing.
I am a teacher from Pakistan and am very grateful to people like you who offer help to people like me who have a thirst for knowledge but cannot physically or financially be part of your learning program.Please tell me how i can be part of your brilliant program
Yours Thankfully
Nazneen
Hello Nazneen, everything you need is already on the site. Just work through the eight sessions (links above) in your own time. If you have any problems, just contact me. I hope you enjoy the course.
i want study the technical writing what are the advanages and how to study the technical writing course, pleasesend the informain as early as possible
Hi Parameswara. I don’t offer a technical writing course, just a creative writing course and a non-fiction writing course. Perhaps by technical you mean non-fiction - ie factual. Which ever one you want to study, just click on the green or blue block on the home-page and it will take you to the course. All you have to do is click on each session listed 1 - 8 and it will take you to the course material. Just work through it at your own pace.