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Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

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Good fiction is not simply about content (the story itself) but about style (the way the story is told). In this day school we’ll discuss ways of developing a narrative voice appropriate to our story. We’ll look at the pros and cons of first- and third-person narratives and at the broad range of voices even within these categories. We’ll also discuss the use of multiple narrators and unreliable narrators. As a result of the day school we hope you will have developed sense of the range of voices available to tell your story and a better understanding of how point-of-view can be established and successfully deployed.

Classes are relaxed but focused. The atmosphere is supportive and designed to build confidence and develop skills through a combination of reading, discussions and practical exercises.

This is one of a series of six one-day courses which may be taken individually or in combination with others. It is designed to equip writers with the skills and knowledge essential to producing successful novels and short stories. All courses in the series are suitable both for beginners and those with some experience, addressing the nuts and bolts of fiction and the development of individual voice and vision.

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Fees & bursaries

Fees

The course fee includes tuition, tea, coffee and lunch and travel on excursions (but not entrance fees to properties visited).

VAT does not apply to course fees and there is no service charge (gratuities to domestic staff are left to your discretion).

Cancellations

You may cancel a course booking at any time. After the 14 day cancellation period has expired, the standard ICE course cancellation policy will apply. Please view our refund and cancellation policy for further details.

Bursaries

The Cambridge University Press (CUP) Bursary Fund offers a bursary of 50% of the course fee to applicants who teach in a UK state school or state-funded further education institution, applying to study a day school, weekend course or online course.

Unless otherwise stated, teaching and assessment for ICE courses are in English. Students whose first language is not English should refer to the Competence in the English Language Policy for further guidance.

Printable versions of our brochures are available to download from the Institute Publications page.

Course dates

07 Jun 2020

Course duration

1 Day

Apply by

31 May 2020

Course fee

£110

Academic Directors, Course Directors and Tutors are subject to change, when necessary.

Venue

Institute of Continuing Education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
CB23 8AQ
United Kingdom

Qualifications / Credits

Non-accredited

Teaching sessions

Meetings: 1

Course code

1920NDX218