 The objective of the Diploma in Journalism is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional articles and market them effectively.
It addresses key skills relevant to the industry such as content choice, style, technique and marketing.
The Diploma in Fiction Writing provides a comprehensive guide to the key skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully, and also studies a variety of styles and media.
The course also looks at the practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories, novels and articles.
This course enables students to study Diplomas in Fiction Writing and Freelance Journalism as a combined study programme and at a reduced fee. ASET Fully Approved Are there any previous skills or qualifications required to register for this course?
Good news! There are no previous qualifications or skills required to register for this course. This course presumes no prior knowledge. What qualification is awarded upon completion?
All successful students will be awarded both the Diploma in Fiction Writing and Journalism from ASET. See qualification page. Am I required to sit an exam? No! This course is completed using continual assessment. Assignments are completed and assessed continually as you progress. This will allow your tutor to monitor your progress every step of the way. Do I have to attend any classes?
No! This course can be completed entirely from the comfort of your own home. What if I have a question relating to my course?
No problem! All students on this course will be assigned a personal tutor whom they can contact via telephone or email. Monday-Friday. Details of your tutor will be in your course pack.
What is included in the cost of my course?
All course materials ASET registration Unlimited support ASET Certfication What is the duration of the course? Is there a time limit for completion?
This course will take approximately 240 hours to complete. All students have one year to complete from the date of registration.
What is covered in the course syllabus? Journalism Diploma Unit 1 : Introduction What can this course do for you? Why do we need content? How is style arrived at? How do we know what an editor wants? Where is analysis important?
Unit 2: Markets Presentation Keeping records What the editor wants How to analyse What the reader wants
Unit 3 : Content What do I write? Why do I need to find ideas? How do I save time and trouble? When do some themes not sell? Where is interviewing a factor?
Unit 4 : Style How do I write? Why do I need to find the right tone? How do I use the basics well? When do I use structure? Where is re-writing a factor?
Unit 5 : Techniques What techniques will help me sell my work? Why do I need new angles? How do basic techniques help? When is the "writer's dozen" valuable? Where is self-discipline a factor?
Unit 6 : Practical Matters What is defamation? Why is reputation important? How do I avoid libel? When is copyright important? Where are photographs a factor?
Unit 7: Fiction Writing What do editors not want? Why is market analysis valuable? How do I undertake market analysis? When is plotting useful? Where is characterisation a factor?
Unit 8 : No Excuses – Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing What is critical writing? Why does verse usually not sell? How do I see about income tax? When is executive writing used? Where are expenses a factor?
Fiction Writing Syllabus Introduction Unit 1 – The Short Story
• How to study and analyse it
• Studying the market
• Overseas markets
• Writing is a business
• How do I find ideas?
• How do I present my manuscript?
• Where do I find facts?
Unit 2 - The Theme • Choosing a theme
• The basic emotion
• First or third person?
• Get out of the way!
• Reader identification
• Setting
• Style
Unit 3 – The Plot
• Plotting
• Accuracy
• The plot scheme
• A twist in the tale
• Finding a plot
• Conflict, tension & Suspense
• Balance and pace
Unit 4 – The Characters
• Your chief character
• Names
• Can people be plots?
• Characterisation
• Motives
• Mannerisms
• Minor Characters
• Hero, Heroine, Villain or Clown
• How people operate
Unit 5 – Getting Started
• How to start?
• The plot thickens
• Stuck?
• Handling Transitions
• How to end?
• Your work plan
• Rules are made to be broken
Unit 6 –Title & Dialogue
• Choosing a title
• Writing Dialogue
• Grammar, dialect and slang
• Types of short story
• The serial
Unit 7 – Practical Details
• Copyright
• The laws of defamation
• Agents and “Vanity Publishers”
• Keeping records
• Payment
• Income Tax
• Expenses
• Writing for radio
• Writing for television
• Presenting a TV drama
Unit 8 – Writing a Novel
• Structure
• Action, Thriller, Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Crime & Detective novels
• Historical novels
• Serious novels
• Final points
What are the career opportunities and salary potential when working in this field? When giving our students careers advice, we like to leave it to the experts. Visit www.s1jobs.com and see for yourself. You will find thousands of national employment opportunities at your fingertips, giving you relevant and up to date information. By visiting them you will get the real facts. There is also the opportunity to work on a self employed basis and offer a service to companies. Can you send me this info in the post? Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions. Can I pay the course fees in instalments? Yes no problem at all. Take a look at the payment method page in the top right hand corner for further details. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge. What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable? We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page.
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