In this course, participants are shown how to get from the initial idea to the finished concept...

...using traditional and modern methods of character and plot development, we will discuss the individual steps, give feedback and come to the first realisation of the story. It doesn't matter whether you prefer a thriller, a fantasy story or a completely unusual genre and want to write your very own story in it: The lecturer will be at your side with expert knowledge and open ears and we look forward to exchanging ideas together about one of the most beautiful hobbies - literature in all its facets.

Learning objectives and course content:

- Creative brainstorming and concept development
- Character and plot development
- Structuring and plot development
- Genre and style knowledge
- Feedback culture and text revision
- First realisation of your own story

The aim of the course is to provide participants with both creative and practical tools to develop and realise their own stories.

The 8-part course starts on Tuesday 24 February 2026 and takes place from 18:30 to 20:00. The last day of the course will be 23/06/2026.

Registration for the course is mandatory and can be done via the website www.vhs-vg.de or in person at the vhs.
Courses offered by the Vorpommern-Greifswald Adult Education Centre are aimed at people aged 14 and over.