Planning Your Writing
Everyone has a book in them, but getting it out isn't easy. This is a course for anyone who has an idea for a book or play, but hasn't started writing it yet and want some help before they do.
Over seven modules the course will help you to turn your idea into a story, and to turn your story into a book or play, with practical guidance on planning your story, writing synopses and outlines, developing plots and sub-plots, creating characters who will drive your story forward, and using research to bring your story and characters to life. The course will also look at options for publication after you finish your writing.
The course can be taken online, as personal tuition, on a group basis, or as any combination of these. You will receive written feedback on all homework, and can work at your own pace, so that you don’t have to rush exercises or homework.
The seven modules will cover;
For personal tuition the course costs £80 per module or £480 for all seven modules if paid in advance.
The online course costs £60 per module or £360 for all seven modules if paid in advance.
For enquiries about costs for other tuition options, to apply for the course, or for any further information, please complete the enquiry form below.
Over seven modules the course will help you to turn your idea into a story, and to turn your story into a book or play, with practical guidance on planning your story, writing synopses and outlines, developing plots and sub-plots, creating characters who will drive your story forward, and using research to bring your story and characters to life. The course will also look at options for publication after you finish your writing.
The course can be taken online, as personal tuition, on a group basis, or as any combination of these. You will receive written feedback on all homework, and can work at your own pace, so that you don’t have to rush exercises or homework.
The seven modules will cover;
- Understanding the requirements for long form fiction and non-fiction writing
- Understanding synopses, treatments and pitches, their uses, and what to include in each of them.
- Distinguishing between the story and the plot.
- How to use sub-plots to support and enhance your writing.
- Understanding perspective and structure, and identifying the best way to present your story.
- Identifying research requirements and how to take research forward.
- How to create believable characters that deliver your story
For personal tuition the course costs £80 per module or £480 for all seven modules if paid in advance.
The online course costs £60 per module or £360 for all seven modules if paid in advance.
For enquiries about costs for other tuition options, to apply for the course, or for any further information, please complete the enquiry form below.
