Creative Practice

 Creative Writing Courses  https://www.coursera.org/ This was one of the first writing courses I researched and although its flexible and 100% online, without starting a trial, you can't tell how much you would have to pay. There's only 4 courses and lasts 6 months so could be an easy way to get experience. However, it is only at beginner level and there's no detail about the certificate you are rewarded with at the end.  Overall, it was interesting to look into as it allowed me to find the aspects of a creative writing course that I would want and don't want.  https://www.thenovelry.com/ This was an interesting course to look at. It's the full experience of having online sessions with tutors. Similar to the previous course, you can take it at your own pace. On this website you have a choice between 3 courses and the price increases as more detail is added. The Book in a Year is £1495 a year. This includes 4 courses and 9 one on one tutor sessions. The Complete Book...

Plan What I'd like to include in my bio; freelance illustrator specialise in children's book illustration my illustration style Clients I'd like to work for in 5 years (Penguin, Folio Society, editorial illustration) What projects I'd want. to do in my free time (etsy- prints/ greeting cards, charoty work- Trust Bruce) Maybe do lectures in unis/schools? Teaching? Creative Statement I am an established freelance illustrator based in Staffordshire. I specialise in writing and illustrating children’s books. As well as this, I also enjoy designing prints, greeting cards and book covers. During my career I have worked in both editorial illustration and publishing. My most notable works have been with Penguin Random House Publishing and Folio Society. I work with a range of mediums, but I love when I combine both traditional and digital illustration together. In my spare time I help to run the charitable organisation, Trust Bruce Foundation, I contribute to this by managing s...