Fiction Writing
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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.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 17th December
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 17th December
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
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.
Qualifications
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.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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