BUDDING authors are invited to take part in a ten-week novel and story writing course which begins tomorrow.

BUDDING authors are invited to take part in a ten-week novel and story writing course which begins tomorrow.

The classes, taught by author and journalist Maria McCarthy, begin on Wednesday, September 24, at Sidmouth College and will run from 7pm to 9pm.

Alternative classes will run on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm in Tipton St John.

Aspects covered will include creating characters, dialogue and plots and students at all levels are welcome.

Mrs McCarthy said: "I use techniques to help students free up their imagination alongside ones to hone their writing skills, and hopefully have fun too.'

For more information contact Mrs McCarthy on 01395 577463 or visit her website at www.mariamccarthy.co.uk