Fiction Writing and Self-Publishing

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

• 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

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

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.

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!

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).