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Do you have a desire to write in specific genres such as novels, plays, sci-fi/fantasy, movie scripts or juvenile fiction? If so, our Creative Writing II course is the one for you. The five specially-written modules and their accompanying assignments will steer you along the right creative path. Whether you’re writing for pleasure or profit, we provide the essential information to help you achieve your writing ambitions.
This course is a natural progression from Creative Writing I, or is suitable for any student that has a good knowledge of English grammar and basic writing skills.
EXPERT TUITION
Even though you are studying at a time and place convenient for you, you still benefit from expert guidance and tuition. Your tutor for this course is a published writer who will provide valuable feedback on each assessment you submit.
WRITTEN BY EXPERTS
All courses offered on the Lifestyle Learning Direct website have been written by industry experts and are regularly updated to ensure that the information is accurate and relevant.
EASY TO UNDERSTAND LESSONS
Don’t worry if you have never studied before, all the lessons are set out in easy to understand language taking you step by step through the course. If you need additional assistance simply contact Student Services and help will never be far away.
STUDYING ONLINE IS SIMPLE
With online training you have the advantage of being able to study anywhere that you have access to a computer and the internet. All of the lessons are available on the website for you to view as you need them, or you can save them to your computer and print them so you can take them with you where ever you go.
This course is also available by correspondence - click here for more details.
THE COURSE SYNOPSIS:
MODULE 1 – WRITING FOR A YOUNGER AUDIENCE: Special pointers for writing for children, various age groups, techniques and markets, story appeal (speech, characterisation, style, etc).
MODULE 2 – A NOVEL APPROACH: Plots and sub-plots, types of novels (crime, sci-fi, horror, historical, the western, gothic, children’s), putting it all together, under the microscope – the detective novel, pseudonyms and writing a synopsis.
MODULE 3 – PLAY WRITING: Plots and characterisation, entrances and exits, beginnings and endings, stage dialogue and the impact of silence, playwriting tips, one-act play, three-act play, example play layout.
MODULE 4 – OTHER WORLDS: WRITING FANTASY: Science-fiction genres, fantasy, world-building, systems of magic and science, settings, myths and legends, themes, characters and settings, ideas, planning, submission process.
MODULE 5 – SCRIPTWRITING ESSENTIALS: Essential scriptwriting development techniques, – premise, treatment, second draft and the shooting script, soapies, series, mini-series, telemovies, motion pictures, the documentary. Scriptwriting in practice.
