Diploma in Fiction Writing

Diploma in Fiction Writing

Aim:

To provide a comprehensive guide to the skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully

Target Audience:

Anyone considering professional authoring for a variety of media including books, short stories, radio and television

Content:

Unit 1: Introduction to Fiction

Unit 2: Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism

Unit 3: Content / Style/Technique

Unit 4: Marketing

Unit 5: The Short Story

Unit 6: The Fiction Market

Unit 7: Theme/Emotion/Viewpoint/Style

Unit 8: Plot, Characters & Characterisation

Unit 9: Motives/Mannerisms/Dialogue

Unit 10: Writing for Radio

Unit 11: Writing for Television

Unit 12: Writing the Novel

Award:

The course is accredited at level 2 by ASET, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.