The fundamentals of superb story-telling

It’s a belief, perpetuated and disseminated among writers, that the process of writing excellent prose is torturous. In this course we'll address the potential psychological blocks against effortless writing to help you overcome self-doubt and writers' block. You’ll learn techniques to help make writing fun, but not at the expense of high standards. We'll cover a wide variety of subjects that will enhance your story-telling at every level, such as creating compelling characters and plots that will ensure your readers keep turning the pages. The course will also include writing exercises to unlock your creative flow, supporting you in switching off the critical mind while engaging the creative brain. This is a 10-session course and must be taken with W410Pm50 in Week 4.

Course details

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Start Date
2 Aug 2026
Duration
10 Sessions over one week
End Date
8 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
28 Jun 2026
Location
International Summer Programme
Code
W410Am50

Tutors

Ms Menna van Praag

Ms Menna van Praag

Author and Tutor at University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)