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CW1: Starting to Write

Overview

A fundamental look at how imaginative writing can express personal experience. This course is rich in ideas, examples and helpful exercises. It is aimed at complete beginners or more experienced writers seeking a fresh approach in their writing.

What does the course cover?

  • Creating poems
  • Building descriptive prose passages
  • Making and revising drafts
  • Writing about people
  • Creating a character and making characters speak
  • Dialogue, style and language
  • Syntax, imagery and structure
  • Submitting work for publication

Course Assessment

You will receive comments and direction from your tutor throughout the course. If you choose to have your work formally assessed, you will receive details on submitting a folio of work with the course materials.

Higher Education Credit 40 credit points at Level 1

Tuition:


Postal tuition you send work to your tutor for comments and direction.

Time Guide:

To complete the course in 9-12 months requires about 6 hours a week.

Materials:

A course pack is provided and will be sent to you by post.

Fees:

£580 full fee or £215 deposit and 6 x £74 monthly payments, totalling £659