Fiction Writing Level 4

About This Course

Fiction Writing Level 4 will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of narrative. Explore the foundations of strong fiction writing to learn the tricks of the trade, and create gripping tales.

Expand your creative horizons by learning hot to structure your ideas into a cohesive fictional work. Whether you’re an aspiring author or seeking to refine your writing skills, this course provides a stepping stone towards becoming a proficient fiction writer.

Elevate your writing abilities to a professional level and embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of fiction. With expert guidance and practical techniques, this course is your gateway to unlocking your storytelling potential.

Course Benefits

Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of fiction writing, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

This course will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

Unit 1: Getting Started

• Compose a short piece of autobiographical writing
• Explain why, where and how you like to write, and describe your writing voice
• Develop a character using some of your own characteristics
• Develop a piece of fiction using your character

Unit 2: Creation of Character and Setting

• Create a character sketch
• Create a description of setting from memory demonstrating use of the five senses
• Demonstrate original fiction writing that presents character and setting
• Produce a 200 word plan of a larger piece of work developing your character and/or setting

Unit 3: Dialogue and Monologue

• Critically evaluate the techniques used in monologue and dialogue through analysis of examples
• Produce a critical evaluation of a monologue
• Demonstrate the use of dialogue
• Demonstrate the use of monologue form

Unit 4: ‘Showing Not Telling’ and Creation of Character Emotions

• Recognise and demonstrate the use of figurative language
• Demonstrate skills of ‘showing not telling’ in writing
• Demonstrate an ability to show character emotion
• Produce an original example of fiction demonstrating the use of ‘showing not telling’ skills, character emotion and figurative language

Unit 5: Genre Writing and Devising a Plot

• Identify your favourite genre and outline the features present
• Make a plan that incorporates the development of a plot
• Produce an original piece of writing in a chosen genre
• Produce a commentary on the genre specific feature of your writing

Unit 6: Piecing it All Together – Synoptic Project

• Produce an extended piece of original fiction
• Write a synopsis of your idea and how the work will develop
• Write a review of your own writing
• Produce a development plan detailing the next steps in your writing

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.