Creative Writing

Course

Distance

£ 330 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • 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:

  • An introduction to your personal tutor who will be there to assist you
  • A student handbook describing the course and offering practical advice
  • A Study Guide covering the complete course and which explores the practicalities of writing
  • A total of 11 assignments which are designed to help in the learning process
  • An audio CD featuring discussions with distinguished writers to inspire you!

    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

    Support: No government funding available but you can pay monthly.
    Students per class: 100

    Creative Writing

    £ 330 VAT inc.