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Creative Writing

in National Extension College (England)

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60 Hours

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Course objectives:

You will have the chance to try out a wide range of different styles, including novels, plays, poems, magazine articles and writing for young people, and you are shown how to develop you own writing style throughout.

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Type Course Duration 60 Hours
Method / place Contact course provider Distance
Suitability This course is for anyone who wants to develop, or discover, their writing skills.
Course objectives You will have the chance to try out a wide range of different styles, including novels, plays, poems, magazine articles and writing for young people, and you are shown how to develop you own writing style throughout.
Requirements
No previous training or qualifications are required for this course but you need a good level of basic English.
Price £290 + VAT
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Course programme

Creative Writing
Study Guide

Sections:

  • Introduction to creative writing


  • Course overview


  • Getting started - the practicalities


  • The student's view


  • Contacting your tutor


  • Resources



    Part 1: Autobiography

    Sections:


  • Introduction


  • Diaries and journals


  • Letters and letter writing


  • Autobiography


  • Resources



    Part 2: Short Stories

    Sections:


  • Overview


  • Developing an idea


  • Preparing an outline


  • Openings, conflict, characters and dialogue


  • Viewpoints: first or third person?


  • Resources



    Part 3: Novels

    Sections:


  • Introduction


  • Read before, during and after writing


  • Theme


  • Plot


  • Character


  • Conflict


  • Viewpoint


  • Looking at published novels


  • Novels: what other writers say


  • Resources



    Part 4: Younger Readers

    Sections:


  • Introduction


  • Using your memory


  • Starting a story


  • Action!


  • Dialogue


  • Poetry for younger readers


  • Resources

    Part 5: Genre


    Sections:


  • Overview


  • Gothic horror


  • Crime


  • Science Fiction


  • Magical Realism


  • Resources



    Part 6: Play writing

    Sections:


  • Overview


  • Dialogue


  • Act 1 scene 1


  • Resources



    Part 7: Poetry

    Sections:


  • Overview


  • Miniature observations


  • Spells and spells


  • Word pictures


  • Rhythm


  • I see a voice


  • Lyric poetry


  • Resources

    Part 8: Non-fiction

    Sections:



  • Overview


  • Types of non-fiction writing


  • Travel writing


  • Biography


  • Resources



    Part 9: Articles

    Sections:



  • Overview


  • Types of article


  • Styles of article


  • Finding and recording facts


  • Interviewing


  • Summary


  • Going public


  • Resources



    Part 10: Reviews

    Sections:


  • Introduction

  • Everyone is a critic


  • Book reviews


  • Getting your enthusiasm across


  • Points of view


  • Consumer reviews


  • Summary


  • Resources



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    Distance learning college offering over 140 home study courses ranging from GCSEs and A Levels through to professional and vocational qualifications including childcare, management and creativity courses. Learning with NEC is flexible and convenient. Students can enrol at anytime and work at their own pace, when and wherever suits. NEC can help you to gain qualifications and further your career, improve your skills and keep up with changes in the workplace, start a new job or return to work after a break, try something different and keep your mind active! Enrol today with NEC, the college that comes to you!

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