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Course Title: Romantic Fiction Writing
Romances account for almost half the paperbacks sold in the world today and new writers are always needed to meet the reader demand. Furthermore, there is a boom in young women’s magazines carrying romantic short stories.
Entrance Requirements
Basic literacy skills and a passion for writing!
Program Duration
Recommended 12 months of study
Programme Outcomes
* Tactics for Winning – orientation and motivation for learners
* Preface • Subjects • What is a romance? • What makes a true romance? Do all romances have to be the same?
* The common denominators • The importance of plotting • Theme • Purpose • Conflict • Pace your book- Highs, lows Characters • Get to know your characters • the herione • When should one describe the herione? • Clothes • The hero
* Dialogue • To move the story along • To give information • To show more about the character • To create and enhance sexual tension • Are there mistakes to avoid?
* Vivid writing • Creating tension • Emotion • Sex scenes • Endings • Revision • Ready to send away!
Assessment and Award
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be awarded a Certificate in Romantic Fiction Writing.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is not registered on the NQF, and as such it is not a credit-bearing programme.
Course disclaimer:
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