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Course Title: Comprehensive Writing Course
We see a great many stories and articles by novice writers, and while the majority of these show originality and creativity, many are marred by an incomplete command of technique. The technical requirements of writing can be learned. This will remove an amateur quality from your writing so that you can produce work that editors will accept. We will teach you these essential techniques.
Whether you want to write a novel, children's stories, articles for magazines, or create scripts for radio or stage plays, the Writing School course will teach you how to do it. What is more, you will have your own personal tutor who will hold your hand, coach and encourage you every step of the way.
Because our writing course trains you in a wide variety of styles, you are able to choose the genre that suits you best, and concentrate on the subjects that interest you most. You will be set a number of assignments that will stretch your mind and your imagination as you learn professional writing techniques.
All this can be achieved at home, studying in your spare time!
Course Syllabus
Saleable Article Writing
The easiest way to get into print • How to satisfy editorial wants • What articles to write How to write articles • How to find facts and interview people
Saleable Story Writing
The right way to plot • How to put suspense into a plot • The successful way to write fiction • How to write effective stories • Processes the writer of fiction must know • How to write good dialogue • Professional fiction writing techniques • The way to characterise • Characterization made easy • Characterisation in love stories • Successful characterization • How to satisfy fiction editors • What stories to write • How to write for juveniles
Saleable Book Writing
How to write non-fiction books • How to write novels • How to write detective novels
Saleable Play Writing
How to write for the stage • How to write dramatic dialogue • How to write comedy • How to write radio talks • How to write for radio • How to write for television
General Techniques
How to prepare a typescript • How to express your personality in fiction and non-fiction • Three ways to strengthen your literary talents • How to ensure "inspiration" • How to be original • How you can make your success inevitable • The golden rule for your succes