Creative Writing
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
12 Months
By taking our Creative Writing course, you will enjoy the opportunity of using your writing skills in a range of different styles. You will learn how to attempt novels, plays, poems, short stories, magazine articles, writing for young people and so on. But perhaps the most important thing you will learn is how to develop your own 'voice' or personal style of writing. Suitable for: Open to anyone who wishes to develop, or even discover, their writing talent.
About this course
No previous training or specific qualifications are required, but you need to have a good level of basic English and be over 21 years of age.
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Course programme
How is the course designed?
This Creative Writing course covers a wide variety of topics such as letters and letter writing, writing an autobiography, novels and short stories, writing for younger readers, play writing, poetry, non-fiction, articles and writing reviews. It is designed into 10 units and you will complete a series of 11 assignments (submitted by post or email), all marked by your personal tutor. There is no final exam.
What do I get when I enrol on the course?
Your course comes complete with:
What topics are covered by this course?
Study Guide
Topics:
Introducing creative writing
Course outline
Getting started - the practicalities
A student's view
Making contact with your tutor
Resources
Unit 1: Autobiography
Topics:
Introduction
Diaries and journals
Letters and letter writing
Autobiography
Resources
Unit 2: Short Stories
Topics:
Introduction
Developing an idea
Preparing an outline
Openings, conflict, characters and dialogue
Viewpoints: first or third person?
Resources
Unit 3: Novels
Topics:
Introduction
Read before, during and after writing
Theme
Plot
Character
Conflict
Viewpoint
Looking at published novels
Novels: what other writers say
Resources
Unit 4: Younger Readers
Topics:
Introduction
Using your memory
Starting a story
Action!
Dialogue
Poetry for younger readers
Resources
Unit 5: Genre
Topics:
Introduction
Gothic horror
Crime
Science Fiction
Magical Realism
Resources
Unit 6: Play writing
Topics:
Introduction
Dialogue
Act 1 scene 1
Resources
Unit 7: Poetry
Topics:
Introduction
Miniature observations
Spells and spells
Word pictures
Rhythm
I see a voice
Lyric poetry
Resources
Unit 8: Non-fiction
Topics:
Introduction
Types of non-fiction writing
Travel writing
Biography
Resources
Unit 9: Articles
Topics:
Introduction
Types of article
Styles of article
Finding and recording facts
Interviewing
Summary
Going public
Resources
Unit 10: Reviews
Topics:
Introduction
Everyone is a critic
Book reviews
Getting your enthusiasm across
Points of view
Consumer reviews
Summary
Resources
Audio CD
Additional information
Students per class: 100
Creative Writing