earning Bites are extra short courses taking you straight to the heart of a subject. These courses are 4 modules long and include 2 tutor-marked assignments; they involve approximately 15 hours of study. Each course comes complete with all required study material, course book and full tutorial support. Each course leads to the award of a Certificate of Completion. introduction to writing
A general introduction to writing, giving you the opportunity to explore your writing skills with the help of an experienced tutor. Study topics include: short stories; news reporting; feature articles; novel writing; knowing your readers; overcoming 'writer's block'; developing an individual writing voice and style; working with editors, publishers and agents. Course book: Teach Yourself Creative Writing, Dianne Doubtfire and Ian Burton. More...
writing for children
An introduction to the specialised art of Writing for Children. Explore and develop your writing skills through four modules and two tutor-marked assignments. Study topics include: children and young people as readers; understanding a young audience; writing for education; picture books; children's fiction; information books knowing the market; working with editors and publishers. Course book: The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on Writing Children's Books and Publishing Them, or How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Book for Kids, Aaron Shepard. More...
short story writing
Explore the structure, form and creation of short fiction. The guided modules and assignments also give you the opportunity to develop your own writing skills, with the help of an expert tutor. Study topics include: short story plotting and structure; analysing market needs; working with editors; dialogue; focus; characterisation. Course book: Creating Short Fiction, Damon Knight. More...
novel writing Learn more about the art of novel writing and develop your own writing skills during this four module course. Subjects covered: structure, shape and pacing of a novel; developing effective characters; working with literary agents and publishers; timing, characterisation, and key writing skills. Course book: From Pitch to Publication: Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Novel Published, Carole Blake. More...
Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Institute of Learning and Development, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.
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