Writing Courses

I have taught adults at local colleges and via distance learning since 1995. I gained a BA (Hons) degree at Ruskin University (Cambridge) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Greenwich University (London). I run my own writing courses in a distance-learning format via the Internet and email. At present I teach three courses in this way allowing students to start their studies at anytime of the year.

If any of the courses outlined below are of interest please contact me for further details.

How to Write a Children's Picture Book
This course is set out over six part, takes twelve weeks to complete and aims for each student to complete a query letter and a picture book manuscript, which they are encouraged to send to an appropriate publisher. Subjects covered include:

	Construction of a picture book
	The three R's (rhyme, rhythm and repetition)
	Word play
	Point of view
	Thinking visually
	Using humour

How To Write a Short Story
This course is set out over five parts and takes ten weeks to complete. The aim is to encourage students to unlock their creative writing skills and to complete at least one story that can be submitted to a magazine on completion. Subjects covered include:

	Plot construction using the five W's and H
	Finding inspiration
	Dealing with dialogue
	Editing skills
	Using the five senses to add depth to your story

Writing For Pleasure and Profit
Unlock the knowledge hidden inside you to write magazine features and perhaps even a non-fiction book. This course is set out in five parts and takes ten weeks to complete. Subjects covered include:

	Unlock your hidden knowledge
	Writing a magazine feature
	Finding a market
	Working with editors
	Understanding the publishing industry

Course Payment:

Courses are invoiced via PayPal, once full payment has been received your first set of course notes are emailed. Subsequent course notes are sent via email every other week.

Previous student quotes:

"I really learned a lot from the class. This is the first writing class I have taken where I actually sent something out at the end (and I have taken a lot of writing classes)."
A. Searcy

".... yours has been one of the most practical and the best! I would really recommend it to anyone interested in writing a children's picture book!"
M.A. Livingston

"Thank you so much for challenging me to create a better story and for all the valuable information you have shared during this course, including the professional way you have commented on each assignment."
K. Kirkelie

"I want to thank you for all the wonderful information you have shared during this class. I have learned more than I thought I would."
J. Burstein

"The most important thing that Lynne taught me during that time was to have the confidence to believe I could do it and I can and I do."
Suzie

"I would like to thank you for all your support and help. Your support and step-by-step answers to my emails were really helpful."
F. K.

"Lynne was my teacher for approx. 7 years of evening classes, so that in itself must say that she was not just a good teacher but she was special enough to keep myself and others going back year after year even through the long winter evenings."
Sue P