Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

By no means can everyone who has the urge to write fiction can do so successfully and for publication. Fiction writing is a craft which must be learned, like any other. This course is not among those which declare, "Anyone has it in them to write a good short story".

It is a complex craft and there are no short cuts to success. We will teach you how to avoid some of the pitfalls, and show you some of the short cuts.

Modules

• Introduction to Fiction
• Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
• Content
• Style
• Technique
• Marketing
• The Short Story
• The Fiction Market
• Theme
• Emotion
• Viewpoint
• Style
• Plot
• Characters
• Characterisation
• Motives
• Mannerisms
• Dialogue
• Writing for Radio
• Writing for Television
• Writing the Novel

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Fiction Writing.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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