summer creative writing course

Hi - We at Tonto Press are running a summer creative writing course in Newcastle upon Tyne, for those interested in developing their skills:
Practical, comprehensive and fun, our range of creative writing courses are ideal for writers looking to develop their writing with a view to publication. The student-centred courses concentrate on prose, covering both short stories and novels. Uniquely, attendees receive practical support from professional writers on improving their writing, AND constructive advice from publishers seeking to discover and develop new talent.

Creative Writing Course (Mon-Fri) - £179
Mon-Fri 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 July 2007
FIVE-DAY COURSE
Newcastle upon Tyne
COURSE CONTENT includes:
ELEMENTS OF A STORY, CHARACTER DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT,
VIEWPOINT & PERSPECTIVE, EFFECTIVE DIALOGUE, DYNAMIC DESCRIPTION,
PLOT & STRUCTURE, DEVELOPING THEMES, GETTING PUBLISHED,
PLUS face-to-face crit sessions

Please see http://www.tontopress.com/courses.html for details.

We also have a new anthology - MORE TONTO SHORT STORIES - which features 16 new writers from the UK, France and US. This was published from a writing initiative. Submission windows, guidelines and other initiatives and services for writers are also on the site.