Fiction Writing and Self-Publishing

Course Code

OSC985

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Develop your fiction writing skills and learn how to publish your own stories, from home!

Think about all the elements that make a successful work of a fiction writer.
Learn how to use these ideas to provide structure to your creativity and put them into a larger fictional project.
Explore how to create characters, develop setting, create authentic speech (dialogue and monologue) and devise exciting, page-turning plotlines.
Understand the production and distribution process, as well as how to market and sell your book.

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This course will allow you to study at a time and place which suits you with no strict deadlines or timetabling to contend with. This means you can fit studying around your other commitments!

You will receive your course by post or email, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Course Outcome

You will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Fiction Writing QLS Level 3

Compose a short piece of autobiographical writing
Explain why, where and how you like to write, and describe your writing voice
Develop a character using some of your own characteristics
Develop a piece of fiction using your character

Create a character sketch
Create a description of setting from memory demonstrating use of the five senses
Demonstrate original fiction writing that presents character and setting
Produce a 200 word plan of a larger piece of work developing your character and/or setting

Critically evaluate the techniques used in monologue and dialogue through analysis of examples
Produce a critical evaluation of a monologue
Demonstrate the use of dialogue
Demonstrate the use of monologue form

Recognise and demonstrate the use of figurative language
Demonstrate skills of ‘showing not telling’ in writing
Demonstrate an ability to show character emotion
Produce an original example of fiction demonstrating the use of ‘showing not telling’ skills, character emotion and figurative language

Identify your favourite genre and outline the features present
Make a plan that incorporates the development of a plot
Produce an original piece of writing in a chosen genre
Produce a commentary on the genre specific feature of your writing

Produce an extended piece of original fiction
Write a synopsis of your idea and how the work will develop
Write a review of your own writing
Produce a development plan detailing the next steps in your writing

Self-Publishing – Short Course

Why self-publish?
Getting your book ready
Production
Distribution
Marketing and sales
Resources

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments which are marked by your tutor. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you, so it is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Fiction Writing Level 3 and Self-Publishing Short Course Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality License Scheme website.

This course has been benchmarked at level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

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Dedicated learner services
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts membership
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

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