Creative Writing: Novels

This short course is for those who have an idea or a draft for a novel or long project they wish to develop

The basics of writing for craft, immersiveness and scene structure, planning long projects, characterisation and dialogue, research methods and writing about locations.

There will be no exams or qualifications. Lessons will be classroom based and supported by Google Classroom. This is our virtual learning space which will enhance your learning experience and will be used for resources, extra activities, homework, assignments, as well as to extend learning and support independent learning throughout the week. You will be able to access Google Classroom via a secure leicesterlearns account. You will be given an Individual Learning Plan on which you and the tutor will be able to chart your progress. You will be expected to comment briefly in writing on your learning, and your tutor will give you feedback and suggestions on ways in which you can improve. So that you can be successful in your learning, we require that you arrive promptly for each lesson, and that you try not to miss any (you need to agree to attend at least 80% of the lessons). Additionally, students will be asked to complete a course evaluation survey to share their learning experience. This survey will be shared via Google classroom at the end of the course.

This is a course for those with an idea, plan or existing draft of a novel that they wish to develop and share with other writers

Successful completion of this course leads to Creative Writing Beginners: Getting Ready for intermediate course or to Creative Writing Intermediate course.