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CW2: I-Lines (Imaginative Non-Fiction)

Overview

If you have a story to tell – an adventure, a journey, an autobiography, a triumph or defeat – but are aware that even truth needs excellent writing skills, this course is designed to introduce you to those basics. It is recommended that students take Starting to Write before starting this course, but direct entry is available for more experienced writers.

What does the course cover?

  • A short history of creative non-fiction
  • The reinvention of the self
  • The Romantic vision
  • Ethics and courage
  • Self censoring
  • Self-publishing
  • Legal and emotional issues
  • Deepening your research

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: 60 credit points at Level 2

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