Creative Writing
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Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
9 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
To sharpen your present perception of the writing craft. To encourage editing and polishing written material. To develop a deeper insight into the structure and flow of fictional work. To learn to avoid the pitfalls often encountered in putting together a work of fiction. Suitable for: People who wish to develop this special skill with confidence.
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Overview
Develop your creative writing skills with confidenceMany excellent writers can fail to reach their true potential. This course will help to place you on firm ground on which to build a lasting belief in yourself as a writer through hard work, learning new techniques and imagination.
From your very first creative writing lesson you will be motivated towards planning and editing your work so that you will be sure that you are producing your best possible material. Your own personal tutor will be on hand, at every stage of the course, to assist you with any problems you may have, offering advice, guidance and constructive criticism.
Course Contents
Remember, You can complete this Creative Writing course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !
Detailed Content
Unit 1: Introduction
- What exactly is a writer
- What type of writer are you
- Looking at basics
- A way with words
- Types of writing
- Your type of writing
- Planning
- Structure and Outline
- Summing up
Unit 2: The rough draft
- Introduction
- The rough draft
- Editing
- Eliminating negatives
- Keeping the wordage
- Layout and presentation
- Produce final copy
Unit 3: A question of approach
- Introduction
- A question of approach
- 1st person approach
- 3rd person approach
- Deciding on the best approach
Unit 4: Settings
- Introduction
- Atmosphere
- Unfamiliar settings
- Research
- Taking the plunge
Unit 5: Character
- Introduction
- Character Development
- Sharpening Characters
- Characters and Dialogue
Unit 6: Style
- Introduction
- Style
- Individual style
- Being original
- Developing technique
- Summing up
Unit 7: Other forms of writing
- Introduction
- The novel
- Planning the novel
- Television and radio
- Writing plays
- Miscellaneous writing
- Summary
Unit 8: Finishing touches
- Introduction
- Putting it all togethe
- Study markets
- Finishing touches
- Final words
How distance learning works
Your Own Creative Writing tutor
As a Kilroy's College student, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who works with you throughout your course, providing expert guidance and tuition. With your experienced and qualified Creative Writing specialist as your tutor, you will be in "a class of one" but you will never be on your own.
Continuous AssessmentAn assignment is completed at the end of each study unit and sent to your tutor at the college. Helpful comments accompany each corrected assignment as they are promptly returned to you with your next study unit. You will receive regular feedback and encouragement from your tutor throughout your course, which helps to ensure the successful completion of your studies.
Private and ConfidentialAny correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.
Your Course TextbookAn excellent textbook, carefully chosen by our course writers to complement this study programme, will be sent to you with your first study units, which is yours to keep for future reference.
College DiplomaA Kilroy's College Diploma is awarded to students based on their work throughout their course. You will receive your Kilroy's College Diploma in Creative Writing on the successful completion of all your assignments.
About the FutureMany of our students currently employed have received a promotion or an increase in salary, as a direct result of completing a Kilroy's College course. Many students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. So if you don't have time for evening classes or you would prefer to study at home at your own pace, this Creative Writing course could be perfect for you.
Distance Learning Advantages
- You don't need to take time off from work or other personal commitments as this Creative Writing course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home.
- You can start studying at any time as the college is open all year round.
- Because you study from home it offers you valuable savings in time and transportation.
- There is no pressure on time, no age limits and no previous experience is required.
- You will be in "a class of one" with your own tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in Creative Writing, and your tuition is private and confidential.
- You will receive everything you need to get started in your student study pack.
- You will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in Creative Writing in recognition of your educational achievement, on the successful completion of your course.
Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence
2. Online
Private Tutor: Yes
Duration: 6 to 9 months
Additional information
Creative Writing