Novel Writing

Agatha Christie once said "The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes"

Whether writing simply for the pleasure of seeing your thoughts take shape as words on paper or writing to achieve publication, this course is for you. The course is structured to help you achieve each goal in the novel writing process one step at a time.

Our combination of course materials and guidance from your personal tutor succinctly takes you through each phase-from developing a powerful, saleable idea to creating unforgettable characters and a potent structure.

Create memorable characters, gripping plots and vivid settings with the course in Novel Writing.

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 100 hours.

Course syllabus:

• Fiction Fundamentals
• The Way to Characterize
• Emotions
• Theme
• Viewpoint
• Dialogue
• Style
• Structure
• Chapters
• Publishing

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: 

Novel Writing Diploma 

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