Creative writing tips
Marketing tips from our creative writing course
Selling articles can be harder than writing them. So, here are 15 of the best tips from various authors and writers. They are taken from [...]
15 top tips from our creative writing course
Here are 15 of the best tips from various authors and writers. They are taken from our creative writing course Get an imagination: If it’s [...]
Creative writing course overview
Do you have the urge to write, but struggle to know where to start?
Our online creative writing course introduces you to the many different types
of fiction and non-fiction writing that you can do for fun, profit… or both!
Whether you are a writing novice, looking to broaden your writing horizons,
or just seeking a creative new hobby, this comprehensive creative writing course is the perfect place to find inspiration.
If you would like to take it a step further and make some money from your writing,
we show you how to target your work to specific markets and craft query letters
and synopses that get you noticed.
Successful student, Jim Matthews, told us in his end of course review:
“The course was better than expected, with real life assignments to complete.
Very helpful feedback that was both constructive and informative. I enjoyed the course so much.”
This creative writing course is designed for:
- Beginners.
- People who want to explore creative writing as a hobby.
- Existing writers who want to develop their skills.
- People who want to start a freelance writing business.
- Anyone who wants to craft short stories.
- People who want to earn money from writing.
See what this creative writing course teaches
You will learn to write creatively for a variety of different media, including:
- Feature articles, biographies and reviews.
- Filler material, readers’ letters and competition entries.
- Scripts for theatre, TV and radio.
- Specialist markets, including religious and children’s publications.
We will also teach you how to use artificial intelligence tools to help you plan, research and structure your writing. See all course subjects
Another successful learner, Lesley Mager told us:
“It covered even more than I expected – it was excellent. It has made me think about how different publishers
want copy to be sent. The way I word things and how to do it correctly. Read her full review
You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or any smart device.
This means the course is flexible, and gives you the chance to tackle practical,
real-world creative writing tasks at home, at work or on the go.
You will also benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way, including personalised feedback on every assignment.
If you have a passion for writing, then becoming a creative writer is a great way to express your creativity, and earn some money in the process.
found time to pen a daily column for the Daily Express.Creative writing course accreditation and quality
We comply with the very highest external standards. We are:
- Registered by the UK government.
- Accredited by two recognised organisations
- Quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme
Each organisation has its own standards, code of practice and complaints procedure, so you can enrol with complete confidence.
Staff training and group bookings
Organisations including BT, John Lewis, Vodafone and many local councils and charities have chosen our courses to train individual staff members and whole teams.
The course is designed to be completely flexible, which gives staff members the freedom to fit their studies around their other duties, and apply their new practical copywriting skills directly to their roles.
Creative writing course subjects
This vocational course covers every aspect of creative writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on real creative writing scenarios. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 1, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how copywriters can integrate it into their roles.
Creative writing course certifications
Our creative writing course has been independently endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme which is a product of the Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
So at the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).
In addition, you will receive the accredited CMP diploma in creative writing, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified creative writer.
These certifications will enable you to apply for creative writing jobs or demonstrate your credibility as a freelance.
Creative writing course FAQs
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Is this Creative writing course accredited? | Yes. The creative writing course is externally accredited by The European Association of Distance Learning. It is also quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme. |
| How long will the course take? | This creative writing course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this creative writing course, will usually complete it within 4 months. |
| Can I take time out? | Yes, many of our creative writing course learners take breaks from their studies, and continue from where they left off. |
| What certifications will I receive? | You'll receive the Accredited CMP Diploma in Creative writing. You'll also receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course). |
| Can I study this course if I don't live in the UK? | Yes, this creative writing course isn't just restricted to people in the UK. We have learners from all over Europe, and in America, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand and many others. This course is internationally accredited, which means you can enrol with confidence no matter which country you live in. |
| Do you send the certifications overseas? | Yes. There are no additional charges for this. |
| Can I apply for a job with the certifications? | Yes, some of our creative writing course learners use the course and the certifications on their CV to apply for jobs, while others have studied this course as a hobby. |
| Will this course show me how to get started as a freelancer? | Yes. We offer full support after the course, and give each learner expert advice on starting as a freelance creative writer. This includes advice on which rates to charge, which writing agencies to join and how to market yourself in the correct way in order to attract clients. We have lots of free resources in the Online Learning Area which are geared to helping you establish yourself as a freelance creative writer. |
| How many tutor marked assignments are there? | There are 10 lessons on this creative writing course, and all of them come with tutor marked assignments. Our tutors are often praised for the level of detail they go into when marking our learners assignments. |
| Can I resubmit assignments if I fail? | Yes. If you fail an assignment, your tutor will point out where you went wrong, and will give you constructive feedback which should help you achieve a pass grade when you resubmit. |
| How much tutor time do I get? | This is one of the only online creative writing courses that offers unlimited tutor support. This means you can contact your tutor with questions at any point during the course, and they will usually reply the same working day. This support also includes expert careers advice, help looking for work, help with CVs and covering letters, and much more! |
| Can my employer pay for this course for me? | Yes, on the second page of the creative writing course enrolment form, please select 'invoice to employer'. When your form reaches us, our finance team will send the invoice - usually the same working day. |
| Will I have to start straight away? | No. Because the creative writing course is flexible, you can purchase it and begin studying whenever you are ready. Lots of our learners take advantage of offers and discounts, but begin studying the course weeks or even months later. |
| Can I pay for this course monthly? | Yes. The payment plan for this creative writing course is 4 monthly instalments of £137.37. Unfortunately monthly instalments cannot be used with a discount or promotional offer. |
| When can I enrol? | You can enrol on our creative writing course 365 days a year. Upon enrolment, you'll receive your login details and enrolment pack, which means you can get started immediately... if you want to. |
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