Fiction Writing Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Personal tutor
Yes
This writing course focuses on writing fiction and all the details one should include in their story. This course is designed for individuals looking to learn how to write fictional stories. Participants of this course will develop a range of skills that will dramatically improve their story writing ability. Learn how to structure a story using theme, style, and content. Learn how to create a detailed plot. Create characters that enhance the story. Develop an understanding of the legal aspects of writing, such as copyright and getting published. Learn the essential characteristics of novels and short stories. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able write fictional stories and understand how to go about getting published.
Important information
Documents
- 202 Fiction Writing.pdf
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course, although students must be able to write English to a good standard.
Reviews
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I relished the course and I erudite a lot from them.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Christine
Subjects
- Short Stories
- Writing a Novel
- The Theme
- Style
- Technique
- Content
- Marketing
- Practical Details
- Plot
- Characters
- Getting started
- Title
- Dialogue
Teachers and trainers (1)
Nicola Kirkham Kirkham
Development Manager
Course programme
Course Contents:
The course is divided up into 8 units, as follows:
Introduction
· Content
· Style
· Techniques
· Marketing
Unit 1 – The Short Story
· How to study and analyse it
· Studying the market
· Overseas markets
· Writing is a business
· How do I find ideas?
· How do I present my manuscript?
· Where do I find facts?
Unit 2 - The Theme
· Choosing a theme
· The basic emotion
· First or third person?
· Get out of the way!
· Reader identification
· Setting
· Style
Unit 3 – The Plot
· Plotting
· Accuracy
· The plot scheme
· A twist in the tale
· Finding a plot
· Conflict, tension & Suspense
· Balance and pace
Unit 4 – The Characters
· Your chief character
· Names
· Can people be plots?
· Characterisation
· Motives
· Mannerisms
· Minor Characters
· Hero, Heroine, Villain or ClownHow people operate
Unit 5 – Getting Started
· How to start?
· The plot thickens
· Stuck?
· Handling Transitions
· How to end?
· Your work plan
· Rules are made to be broken
Unit 6 –Title & Dialogue
· Choosing a title
· Writing Dialogue
· Grammar, dialect and slang
· Types of short story
· The serial
Unit 7 – Practical Details
· Copyright
· The laws of defamation
· Agents and “Vanity Publishers”
· Keeping records
· Payment
· Income Tax
· Expenses
· Writing for radio
· Writing for television
· Presenting a TV drama
Unit 8 – Writing a Novel
· Structure
· Action, Thriller, Mystery
· Science Fiction
· Crime & Detective novels
· Historical novels
· Serious novels
· Final points
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
Assessment
Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
Fiction Writing Level 3