Creative Writing - The Next Chapter (Stage 2), Certificate | Arts University Bournemouth | Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Creative Writing - The Next Chapter (Stage 2)

2 days
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349 GBP/full
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About

You may have already completed our introductory course or are already comfortable with the subject, this intermediate Creative Writing - The Next Chapter (Stage 2) course from Arts University Bournemouth will allow you to explore specific writing techniques which help build a bridge between the beginner and the more experienced writer. 

Overview

Key facts

The Creative Writing - The Next Chapter (Stage 2) course from Arts University Bournemouth will help you work on your own fiction writing, be it short stories, life writing, novels of any genre, children’s fiction or plays.

This intermediate 10-week course allows you to explore specific writing techniques and is perfect for aspiring writers to take the step from beginner to experienced.

The programme

The course provides the opportunity to develop your characters and characterisation skills, exploring where and how to manage pace, plot and story line. You will learn to decide what has to stay and what can go. Example passages from different periods and genres will help you to consider changing dialogue conventions and look at how to bring a setting to life with economy and force.

Your tutor will suggest deadlines to keep you progressing between classes and give realistic advice on ways to find an agent, if that’s what you’re after, and get published.

You’ll be encouraged to write a minimum of 2000 words each week within a framework that makes sense.

The creative impulse is very much an element of this learning experience, where you will be encouraged to maintain a healthy imagination and receive ongoing support at all stages.

With essential advice and tips from your tutor, you will examine how other writers achieve their goals to support your development and understanding.

The course aims to:

  • Cover topics such as characterisation and plotting with discussion of other principles of fiction
  • Provide tasks each session in which to practice and consolidate your understanding. Students are walked through each process to completion
  • Practical – The students are expected, with support from the tutor, to gain independence within each category taught

Programme Structure

The course includes:

  • Further reading advice
  • Advice on contacting agents
  • Information on competitions and publication
  • Editorial feedback by agreement
  • Electives

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 2 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

The next start dates will be announced in April.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course assumes students have completed the ‘Creative Writing – An Introduction (Stage 1)’ short course, or possesses previous knowledge and experience.
  • A laptop is recommended for note taking purposes.
  • There are no academic requirements. This course focuses far more on creativity than academia. (You won’t be judged or marked!) However, the course is perhaps not best suited for anyone with only a basic level of the English language.
  • Our 10-week courses are open to all creative enthusiasts aged 16+ and there is no upper age limit. We attract students, creative professionals and freelancers of all ages, with a variety of interests and experience. Our courses benefit from including a wide diversity of people who can learn and collaborate together.

Tuition Fee

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    349 GBP/full
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  • National

    349 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 349 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.

Living costs for Bournemouth

700 - 1000 GBP /month
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