Certificate in Creative Writing
Unleash your imagination and transform your passion for words into powerful stories with our Certificate in Creative Writing. This program is your gateway to a world of literary exploration, where you’ll learn to craft compelling narratives, develop unforgettable characters, and ignite your creativity.
Whether you dream of becoming a published author, poet, screenwriter, or simply want to enhance your writing skills, our certificate program offers a structured and supportive environment. Led by experienced instructors and fellow writers, you’ll engage in hands-on workshops, receive constructive feedback, and immerse yourself in a diverse range of writing styles and genres.
Through this transformative journey, you’ll build a portfolio of your own creative works, honing your storytelling abilities and finding your unique voice as a writer. Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of writing or seeking to refine your craft, our Certificate in Creative Writing offers the knowledge and inspiration to turn your literary dreams into reality.
Join us on this creative odyssey and embark on a lifelong journey of self-expression, imagination, and the art of storytelling. Discover the writer within and breathe life into your words—enroll in our Certificate in Creative Writing today.
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£499.00
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Introduction to the Certificate in Creative Writing
Welcome to the world of imagination, expression, and storytelling. The Certificate in Creative Writing is your key to unlocking the boundless potential of your creativity. Whether you’re a budding novelist, poet, screenwriter, or simply someone who craves the joy of crafting words, this program is designed to ignite your passion for the written word and refine your writing skills.
Within these courses, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration, guided by experienced instructors who share your love for creativity. We’ll delve into the realms of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and scriptwriting, equipping you with the tools to breathe life into characters, paint vivid landscapes with words, and craft narratives that resonate deeply with your readers.
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in workshops, peer reviews, and hands-on writing exercises that will hone your craft and expand your literary horizons. By the time you complete your Certificate in Creative Writing, you’ll have not only mastered the art of storytelling but also built a portfolio of work that showcases your unique voice and perspective.
Whether you dream of becoming a published author, expressing your thoughts and emotions through poetry, or simply want to enhance your writing skills for personal growth and enjoyment, this certificate program is your stepping stone to a world of creativity and endless possibilities. Join us on this literary journey, and let your imagination take flight as you embark on the path of creative expression through the written word.
Studying Creative Writing, you will:
Creative writing is stimulating, but also challenging, and not always completely what the student expects it to be. If you want to be a successful, creative writer, and have the commitment to follow that dream then this course could be the path you have been looking for.
COURSE
Creative Writing
Creative Writing is a 10-lesson module. Students will consider what constitutes creative writing and the different forms of writing. The module will take them through the process of developing their writing skills (such as styles of language, writing structures and the setting of scenes or moods, and so on). Establishing a routine is important and the module includes sections on planning how and what you may write, and how to develop your ideas. There are lessons on writing for different purposes (i.e., fiction, non-fiction, and for newspapers) and once the student has studied these areas, they will embark on a special project where they will produce and compile a portfolio of writing with which they can sell themselves.
Writing Fiction
This 8-lesson module looks at how to write different types of fictional material (in terms of genre and form of material – a play, short story, or a book). Students will consider the planning, the components that make up a story, and the conception and research that needs to be undertaken to produce a written work. Within this they will look at developing the characters they create (their names, who they are, where they come from), whilst also being aware of how to avoid unengaging or stereotyped characters. Having considered all the elements, including writing a synopsis of the planned work, students will then focus their studies on writing for different genres and producing different types of work.
Children’s Writing
To write for children you need to free your imagination and look at a story through their eyes. Only those who can communicate and be imaginative and engaging will succeed in keeping a child’s attention. This 10-lesson module encourages the student to consider how children think and how they view things. Having looked at how to plan and develop a concept, students will look at the production of fictional and non-fictional material, and for different types of publication (i.e., periodicals, short stories, picture books, story books and so on). The module concludes with a special project, whereby the student will plan, produce, edit, evaluate, and present to their tutor a piece of children’s writing.
Editing I
This module provides students with an introduction to editing. Through 8 lessons, the module considers what the role of editing is, what tools are used, and how it fits in with publishing. Students will consider what constitutes clear writing and the use of correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and so on. They will look at how to assess manuscripts, what they should be looking for and what form their relationship takes with the author of a document. The module then focuses specifically on the editing process and what is involved with editing a document, proofreading it and checking final proofs before printing/publishing.
Dramatic Writing
This 8-lesson module focuses on the development of your writing skills. Dramatic writing covers a wide range of areas, from fictional and non-fictional stories to newspaper articles, periodical reviews, and marketing material. Although this module was primarily conceived from the perspective of story writing, it can therefore be a useful development aid for a wide range of purposes. Lessons in the module look at the development of characters in a story, developing themes, plots, and background stories. Students will consider how to develop their characters within a story, how the characters affect the plot, what their motives and aims are. The final lesson provides students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned through this module, and they will undertake an exercise to plan and produce a chapter for a dramatic novel. This brings about the opportunity for them to be published in the student magazine.
Poetry
This 9-lesson module is concerned with the nature and scope of poetry, determining the different types of poetry, whilst also looking at the works of some well-known poets. The module looks at the different styles of writing and how students may produce work to follow these styles and forms (including styles such as Ode, Sonnet, Italian Sonnet, Haiku, Monody; and following rules such as Quatrain, Pantoum, Acrostic). Students will be challenged to think about the language they use to convey scenes, situations, or circumstance and will be encouraged to develop their ideas via several exercises throughout the module.
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Study for your Certificate in Creative Writing at home by Distance Learning
A Certificate in Creative Writing can benefit a wide range of individuals who have an interest in and a passion for creative writing. Here are some groups of people who might benefit from such a certificate:
Ultimately, a Certificate in Creative Writing is versatile and can be valuable to anyone looking to enhance their writing skills, unleash their creativity, and find new avenues for self-expression and communication. It can lead to opportunities in various fields and empower individuals to pursue their passion for writing and storytelling.
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