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Creative Writing Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing

What is Creative Writing?

• Main Elements of Creative Writing
• Types of Creative Writing
• Techniques Used in Creative Writing

Module 2: Challenges for Translation

• Challenges to Writers
• Challenges for Translation
• Experiment Challenges
• Design and Quality Challenges

Module 3: Composition and Creative Writing

• Introduction to Composition Writing
• Types of Composition Writing

Module 4: Seven Processes of Creative Writing

• Planning or Prewriting
• Drafting (or Writing the First Draft)
• Sharing Your First Draft
• Evaluating Your Draft
• Revising Your Content
• Publishing Your Final Product

Module 5: Writing Fiction

• Literary Fiction
• Form and Structure
• Finding Characters
• Basics of Story Making

Module 6: Creative Nonfiction

• Meaning of Creative Nonfiction
• Characteristics of Creative Nonfiction
• Tips for Creative Nonfiction Writing
• Common Literary Nonfiction Subgenres

Module 7: Basics of Writing Poetry

• Listening to Language
• Finding Language
• Awakening and Shaping Language
• Playing with Language

Module 8: Performing Writing

• Introduction to Performing Writing

Module 9: Writing in the Academy and Community

• Introduction

Module 10: Tips to Improve Creative Writing

• Do Not Underestimate the Reader
• Give Your Characters Life
• Utilise Strong Words
• Check Your Commas
• Grab Attention from the Start
• Give the Reader a Satisfactory Ending

Who should attend this Creative Writing Training Course?

The Creative Writing Training Course is designed for individuals eager to refine their creative writing skills. This course is ideal for aspiring writers, professionals in content creation, and anyone seeking to enhance their storytelling abilities. The following professionals can greatly benefit from attending this course:

• Journalists
• Content Creators
• Copywriters
• Teachers and Educators
• Public Relations Professionals
• Content Marketers

Prerequisites of the Creative Writing Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Creative Writing Training Course.

Creative Writing Training Course Overview

Creative Writing is an art form that enables expression, storytelling, and communication in unique and imaginative ways. Among the Personal Development Courses, this course offers an introduction to the diverse world of creative writing, highlighting its importance in personal expression and professional communication. Understanding and developing creative writing skills can enhance one’s ability to engage and captivate audiences.

Professionals in fields such as marketing, advertising, journalism, and education will find this course particularly beneficial. It’s also ideal for aspiring writers and those in any role requiring narrative skills. Creative writing enhances one’s ability to convey messages compellingly and creatively, making it a valuable skill in many professions.

The Knowledge Academy’s 1-day Creative Writing Training Course is designed to unlock creativity and improve writing skills. The training covers various aspects of creative writing, from character development to plot structuring, providing delegates with the tools to express themselves more effectively through writing.

Course Objectives

• To explore the fundamentals of Creative Writing
• To develop skills in character creation and development
• To learn the art of crafting engaging narratives and plots
• To enhance descriptive and expressive writing abilities
• To understand various genres and styles in creative writing
• To practice writing with feedback and guidance

Upon completion, delegates will have honed their creative writing skills, enabling them to craft more engaging and imaginative works. They will leave with a deeper understanding of storytelling techniques and the confidence to apply these skills in both personal and professional contexts.

What’s included in this Creative Writing Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Creative Writing Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

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The town of Doncaster is located in the county of South Yorkshire in the North of England. The town is around 20 miles from Sheffield. Doncaster town has an approximate population of 77,000 residents. The Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is just 3 miles Southeast of Doncaster. The unemployment rate for Doncaster  currently stands at just above 8%. This is slight higher in comparison to the national average unemployment rate which currently stands at 7.6%. Doncaster is home to the Doncaster College and University Centre which offers a range of full-time, part-time, higher education, and apprenticeship courses. The college offers courses from a range of study areas including Art and Design, Cookery, Floristry, Languages, and Travel and Tourism. The University Centre part of the college is in partnership with the University of Hull and is a step in the right direction for a University of Doncaster. 

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Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Creative Writing Course in Doncaster. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

• See trainer’s screen
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• Share documents
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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Creative Writing Course in Doncaster, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

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• Employment rate: 95% Source: UNISTATS , 2019
• CUG ranking : 14th Source: Complete University Guide 2025

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• UCAS points 120
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• OVERALL RATING This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni. (4.2) 1806 reviews
• CUG ranking : 7th Source: Complete University Guide 2025

English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons)

• UCAS points 132-144
• UCAS code Q3W8

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• CUG ranking : 26th Source: Complete University Guide 2025

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• UCAS points 104-128
• UCAS code W801

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• Employment rate: 90% Source: UNISTATS , 2019
• CUG ranking : 33rd Source: Complete University Guide 2025
• UCAS points 96-112
• UCAS code W800

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• Employment rate: 75% Source: UNISTATS , 2019
• CUG ranking : 48th Source: Complete University Guide 2025
• UCAS points 104-120
• UCAS code W890

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• UCAS points 112-120
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• Employment rate: 85% Source: UNISTATS , 2019

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Whether you’re looking to develop your own writing skills and editorial practice for your profession or for purely personal interest, our creative writing courses have much to offer you. Choose below from our range of qualifications.

Creative Writing Degrees  Degrees Also known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree. Internationally respected, universally understood. An essential requirement for many high-level jobs. Gain a thorough understanding of your subject – and the tools to investigate, think critically, form reasoned arguments, solve problems and communicate effectively in new contexts. Progress to higher level study, such as a postgraduate diploma or masters degree.

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Creative Writing Diplomas  Diplomas Widely recognised qualification. Equivalent to the first two thirds of an honours degree. Enhance your professional and technical skills or extend your knowledge and understanding of a subject. Study for interest or career development. Top up to a full honours degree in just two years.

Creative writing certificates  certificates widely recognised qualification. equivalent to the first third of an honours degree. study for interest or career development. shows that you can study successfully at university level. count it towards further qualifications such as a diphe or honours degree., why study creative writing with the open university.

Since 2003, over 50,000 students have completed one of our critically acclaimed creative writing modules. 

The benefits of studying creative writing with us are:

• Develops your writing skills in several genres including fiction, poetry, life writing and scriptwriting.
• Introduces you to the world of publishing and the requirements of professionally presenting manuscripts.
• Online tutor-group forums enable you to be part of an interactive writing community.
• Module workbooks are widely praised and used by other universities and have attracted worldwide sales.

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Studying creative writing will equip you with an adaptable set of skills that can give entry to a vast range of occupations. You’ll learn to evaluate and assimilate information in constructing an argument as well as acquiring the skills of creative and critical thinking that are much in demand in the workplace.

Our range of courses in creative writing can help you start or progress your career in:

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Why study with National Centre for Writing?

National Centre for Writing has been supporting writers to develop their craft for over 25 years. Our online tutored courses are developed in partnership with University of East Anglia, home to the prestigious School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing , which boasts award-winning alumni including Kazuo Ishiguro, Ian McEwan and Anne Enright. Our course tutors are all published writers, many of whom have studied or taught at UEA themselves.

While there are many online courses available to you across the world, ours are unique in offering:

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• Flexibility to progress through the course anywhere, any time
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We want to make sure that you get the most out of our tutored online courses and feel confident that you’re choosing the right course. Each course contains a mixture of teaching content, reading to prompt discussion, writing exercises for you to hone your skills, and group and one-to-one feedback.

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‘I enjoyed the way the course was set up. Two weeks is the right length of time for each module; even working full time, it was manageable and it encouraged me to be focussed and disciplined in writing.’

— Shona Lowe

‘The tutor was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable. Her feedback was always pertinent and helped me to grow as a writer. She often made very helpful suggestions for relevant books to read and ways to develop my writing.’

— Jilly Shipway

‘The encouraging constructive feedback, and the next steps in the second Zoom meeting, gave me more confidence than anything else I’ve done in learning creative writing.’

— Barry Norton

‘Making up stories had felt like an indulgence before, the course gave it validity. It looked after me as I went through the scary process of exposing my creativity to others and taking in feedback, so that I gained a more realistic understanding of my skills and the confidence to develop further.’

— Sarah Barton

The way the courses were structured made it possible for me to do them along with my work and other commitments. I found the feedback very encouraging and for the first time I started to think of myself as a writer. Now I am doing a creative writing MA at Manchester Metropolitan University which I wouldn’t have considered if I hadn’t done the courses with National Centre for Writing.

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Our online tutored writing courses are designed and delivered by award-winning tutors and industry experts. All are published writers, and many have studied or taught at the University of East Anglia.

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We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to tell stories, whatever their background. Each year, we offer free places on selected courses and workshops to writers who otherwise could not afford to attend. Please find details of any current bursaries on individual workshop and course listings. Find out how to apply below.

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Achieve professional excellence in creative writing with our postgraduate diploma. Master fiction writing, advanced poetic techniques, and professional-level creative non-fiction.

Designed around 15 practical assignments, you will explore innovative writing styles, understand the intricacies of the publishing industry, and prepare for a career with advanced portfolio development and career planning, enabling you to launch your writing career with a strong, professional foundation.

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On average, a student studying around 15 hours per week can complete the course in 18 months, and a student studying around 30 hours a week can complete the course in 9 months*.

*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.

The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.

Introduction to Creative Writing

In this module, you will explore the foundational elements of creative writing across various genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Learn how to build a compelling narrative structure, create memorable characters, effectively use different settings and atmospheres, and master various points of view to enhance your storytelling.

• Understanding different genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama
• Basics of narrative structure: beginning, middle, and end
• Character development: creating memorable characters
• Setting and atmosphere: using location to enhance storytelling
• Point of view: first person, third person, and omniscient

Writing Techniques

Sharpen your writing skills with techniques that bring your prose to life. This module covers how to 'show, not tell' to improve descriptive writing, craft realistic dialogues, control pacing, and use flashbacks and foreshadowing. You'll also begin to develop your editing skills with practical self-editing techniques.

• Show, don’t tell: improving descriptive writing
• Dialogue basics: crafting realistic conversations
• Pacing your story: controlling speed and tension
• Using flashbacks and foreshadowing effectively
• Introduction to editing: self-editing techniques

Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction

Delve into the forms and functions of poetry, exploring structures from sonnets to free verse. Understand how imagery and symbolism enrich your poems. You’ll also learn to write compelling personal essays and memoirs, conduct research for non-fiction, and discover the pathways to publishing your work.

• Forms of poetry: sonnet, haiku, free verse, and others
• Imagery and symbolism in poetry
• Writing personal essays and memoirs
• Research for non-fiction: gathering and organising information
• Publishing poetry and creative non-fiction: avenues and tips

Short Stories

Focus on crafting engaging short stories by understanding essential story elements, developing plots, and creating suspense and drama. This module also covers themes, motifs, and the practicalities of getting your short stories published.

• Elements of a short story
• Themes and motifs: enriching your story
• Developing a plot for short stories
• Creating suspense and drama
• Markets for short stories: submission and publication

Fundamentals of Dramatic Writing

Explore the basics of playwriting and scriptwriting, from structuring a play to script formatting. Learn how to develop characters for the stage and screen and use dialogue and subtext effectively to engage audiences.

• Introduction to playwriting and scriptwriting
• Structure of a play: acts, scenes, and sequences
• Basics of script formatting
• Developing characters for stage and screen
• Dialogue and subtext in dramatic writing

Advanced Fiction Writing

Develop complex narratives with multiple storylines, create in-depth characters, and use settings to influence the narrative. Dive into genres like sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and historical fiction, blending imaginative elements with realistic settings.

• Complex plotting: multiple storylines and twists
• Advanced characterisation: depth and complexity
• Setting as a character: deepening the environmental impact
• Writing speculative fiction: sci-fi, fantasy, and horror
• Historical fiction: blending fact and fiction

Literary Devices and Stylistics

Enhance your writing with advanced literary devices and stylistic techniques, including metaphors, similes, alliteration, stream of consciousness, and the use of unreliable narrators. Explore the unique narrative possibilities of epistolary writing through letters and diary entries.

• Utilising metaphor and simile effectively
• The role of alliteration and assonance in prose and poetry
• Stream of consciousness writing
• Unreliable narrator: crafting and revealing
• Epistolary writing: using letters and diary entries

Writing for Children and Young Adults

Understand the nuances of writing for younger audiences, from themes and character development to the structural considerations of children's books. Learn about the children’s book market and how to engage young readers effectively.

• Understanding your audience: age-appropriate writing
• Themes in children’s and YA literature
• Character development for younger audiences
• Structure of a children's book
• Publishing in the children's book market

Playwriting and Scriptwriting

Build on your scriptwriting skills with advanced lessons on character arcs, dialogue, stage directions, and screenplay development. Learn how to pitch and sell your scripts to potential producers and networks.

• Character arcs in plays and scripts
• Dialogue and stage directions
• Developing a screenplay: from concept to final script
• Pitching and selling a script

The Publishing Process

Gain insight into the publishing industry, comparing self-publishing and traditional publishing routes. Understand the roles of literary agents, and learn strategies for marketing your book and the importance of cover design and a compelling synopsis.

• Understanding the publishing industry
• Self-publishing vs traditional publishing
• The role of literary agents
• Book marketing and promotion strategies
• The importance of cover design and synopsis

Experimental Writing

Push the boundaries of traditional narrative with experimental writing techniques, incorporating multimedia, interactive elements, and cross-genre writing. Explore current trends and future possibilities in storytelling.

• Breaking conventional forms and structures
• Incorporating multimedia elements in writing
• Interactive storytelling in digital formats
• Cross-genre writing
• The future of narrative: trends and innovations

Advanced Literary Criticism

Apply critical theories to enhance your writing and analysis skills. Explore text analysis, comparative literature, biographical criticism, and eco-criticism, understanding their impact on creative writing and interpretation.

• Critical theories and their application in creative writing
• Text analysis and interpretation
• Comparative literature: studying cross-cultural influences
• Biographical criticism: understanding the author's influence
• Eco-criticism: literature and the environment

Professional Writing Skills

Develop essential skills for professional writing, including grant and proposal writing, technical documentation, effective business communications, and the legal and ethical considerations in professional writing contexts. Learn how to build a successful freelance writing career.

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• Technical writing essentials
• Writing effective business reports and communications
• Legal and ethical issues in professional writing
• Developing a freelance writing career

Advanced Poetry and Poetics

Deepen your understanding of poetic form and contemporary movements. Engage with performance poetry and spoken word, and gain experience in editing and curating poetry collections through practical workshops.

• Advanced techniques in poetic form
• Contemporary movements in poetry
• Performance poetry and spoken word
• Editing and curating poetry collections
• Poetry workshops: refining your craft

Masterclass in Novel Writing

Embark on the journey of novel writing, from planning and outlining to drafting and revising. Explore character development, thematic depth, and the unique challenges and strategies of writing and revising long-form narratives.

• Planning and outlining a novel
• Writing the first draft: strategies and challenges
• Character arcs and development over long forms
• Thematic depth in novels
• Revision and rewriting techniques for novels

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This course is for anyone who uses creative writing as an outlet. This is a beginner’s course so it is aimed at anyone who is new to this and curious, or is already writing and wants to enhance their skills.

It is a fun course that will work towards giving you more confidence in yourself as a writer. You will have the opportunity to work with other creative people and clasp that rare chance to share your work, and critique others. It will give you the chance to challenge yourself, reach your best potential, explore the written word and its history, and enhance a hobby that could one day become so much more. Creative writing is a wonderful way to relax the mind of everyday stresses, let your imagination run wild, and create something wonderful.

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What skills will I develop?

This course mainly focuses on narrative writing, such as novels, short stories etc. There is room to offer other forms of creative writing, such as poetry or screen writing, but this would have to be requested. This course will set you up to write the next best-seller, covering such topics as, story structure, dialogue, English skills, character development, avenues to publication etc, but will also explore the reason why you write and why it is an important outlet, discussing motivation, idea generation and craft.

We cover such topics as:

• Creative writing theories
• How to show not tell in your writing
• How to plan your work
• Writing characters
• Writing dialogue
• Story structure from beginning to end (how to draw readers in, how to keep their interest, how to produce a knockout ending)
• Avenues to publication

You could use the skills you obtain in this course to write a novel, or short story, and publish it to becomes an established author. You could also use the transferable skills you gain on this course to blog write, post reviews or critique work.

Next steps – You can gain a qualification in creative writing at University if this is something you want to pursue. We are hoping to host a ‘part two’ to this course, as this has been requested by many previous students, so keep in contact with us for more information.

Although this course is not aimed at direct employment – you could simply want to work on your personal craft for your own ‘me’ time, or use it to understand novels and writing you encounter every day.

English and maths

One lesson is dedicated to grammar and punctuation as this is something that is paramount if you want to submit writing to a publisher. Throughout the course you will learn different literary techniques and skills to enhance your writing.

Other important information

All you need is a pen and notebook to attend this course. I do ask you to share your work also, so access to a computer/email will be helpful.

You have to be 19 years and above to join this course.

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