This class is suitable for anyone who is writing regularly as time allows, 'Feeding the Flame' is also designed for previous students of 'Kindling' or the on-campus version 'Creative Writing for Beginners' who wish to further develop their creative writing skills in areas such as building ideas, story structure, characterisation and revision and editing. You will strengthen your writing skills with downloadable learning materials and regular writing assignments. This class is delivered through Myplace, the University's virtual learning environment, allowing you to work in your own time. Written feedback will be provided on all submitted pieces. You will also be able to communicate with your fellow students and the tutor through online forums, where you can leave written posts and also with two Zoom 'live chats'. Note that this class is the online, credit-bearing version of the 'Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2' class (OS618). Credit can be awarded for either class, but not both.

The Blaze online creative writing courses are designed to follow a learning progression route from beginner to advanced level, although students are welcome to sign up for whatever course they wish, at any level they feel appropriate to their skills. The learning pathway is as follows:
1. Kindling (beginner level)
2. Feeding the Flame (intermediate level)
3. Ablaze: Feeding the Flame 2 (intermediate/advanced level)
4. Inferno (for long-form and novel writing - beginner to advanced)  

Our long-standing, credit-bearing, online classes provide lessons using downloadable learning materials and are designed as an immersive learning experience where students can interact with each other on a daily basis if they choose. Classes are delivered through Myplace, the University's virtual learning environment. This is a user-friendly platform and all you need is a broadband internet connection. Besides allowing students to work in their own time there is regular written tutor feedback and also two 'live chats' with your tutor and fellow students (which you can access via the Zoom link placed within the Myplace site, there is no requirement for students to download the Zoom app for this purpose). You can also study for credit if you choose by completing set assessed elements. 

Once the Centre has confirmed the class will be going ahead, you will be sent an email which will include a weblink to CLL’s website providing all the relevant information for starting the class. IT Services will issue the Myplace username/password a few days prior to the class commencing in two separate emails.

Please note the Myplace site will open on the start date of the class, and is then accessible for the full duration of the class (there are no scheduled weekly sessions). You will be notified via Myplace of dates of any live chat opportunities.