Writing From Scratch

(offered through Langara College)

If you yearn to tell your stories, and have a desire to write but do not know where or how to begin, this course is for you.

Aimed primarily at the beginning writer, this course will also be helpful if you are a more experienced writer looking for fresh inspiration. You will explore aspects of the creative process such as idea generation, visualization, clustering, percolating, and how to work with the inner critic. A variety of techniques and writing prompts will be used to help you access deep personal stories that form the backbone of authentic writing. Using personal narrative, discover how to tell the stories you hold within, and discover the joy of hearing your inner voice sing.