Adrienne Chinn
Adrienne is a tutor at West Dean, London and Sussex campuses. She has taught interior design courses at West Dean for many years and is also a published author of historical fiction.
Certificate in Writing Historical Fiction (unit 3) with Adrienne Chinn
Ref: D2D33815
Location:
London
About this course
Please note that the course fee of £800 (which covers all three units) is payable in advance of study.
This West Dean College Certificate in Historical Fiction Writing is awarded in recognition of the successful completion of all three weekend course units spread across each academic term, self-directed study and the completion of the first 5,000 words of an historical fiction novel.
This third and final unit will include:
- Using suspense to create drama
- Pacing – keeping your reader engaged
- Scene structure
- Revising and refining – editing and rewriting
This West Dean College Certificate in Historical Fiction Writing is awarded in recognition of the successful completion of all three weekend course units spread across each academic term, self-directed study and the completion of the first 5,000 words of an historical fiction novel.
This third and final unit will include:
- Using suspense to create drama
- Pacing – keeping your reader engaged
- Scene structure
- Revising and refining – editing and rewriting
Course Description
The tutor has suggested a reading list in preparation for Unit 3, as follows:
- The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
- The Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Patrick Suskind
- Washington Black - Esi Edugyan
- Fingersmith - Sarah Waters
- The Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett
- The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
- The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock - Imogen Hermes Gowar
Course Materials
What students need to bring
Your usual writing equipment, notebook and pen, and/or laptop.
Timetable
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2025
11.00 am Morning teaching session starts
1.00 pm Lunch break
2.00pm Afternoon teaching session starts
3.45-4pm Tea break (optional)
5.15pm Classes finish
SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
11.00 am Morning teaching session starts
1.00 pm Lunch break
2.00pm Afternoon teaching session starts
3.45-4pm Tea break (optional)
5.15pm Classes finish
General Information
Access
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
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