Fiction Writing Level 3

By no means can everyone who has the urge to write fiction can do so successfully and for publication. Fiction writing is a craft which must be learned, like any other. This course is not among those which declare, "Anyone has it in them to write a good short story".

It is a complex craft and there are no short cuts to success. We will teach you how to avoid some of the pitfalls, and show you some of the short cuts.

(Pay monthly on this course: £99.00 deposit followed by 6 monthly payments of £50.00. Call 0800 0131030 for guaranteed finance)

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours.

Provided materials:

• NCFE approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• NCFE registration
• Certification

Course syllabus:

• Introduction to Fiction
• Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
• Content
• Style
• Technique
• Marketing
• The Short Story
• The Fiction Market
• Theme
• Emotion
• Viewpoint
• Style
• Plot
• Characters
• Characterisation
• Motives
• Mannerisms
• Dialogue
• Writing for Radio
• Writing for Television
• Writing the Novel

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification:

Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion

Qualification 1: 

Fiction Writing Diploma 

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name

Qualification 2: 

Level 3 Fiction Writing Award

This Course leads to an NCFE Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3; NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification..