A Distance Learning Course of 5 Lessons

Agatha Christie once said "The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes"

Whether writing simply for the pleasure of seeing your thoughts take shape as words on paper or writing to achieve publication, this course is for you. The course is structured to help you achieve each goal in the novel writing process one step at a time.

Our combination of course materials and guidance from your personal tutor succinctly takes you through each phase-from developing a powerful, saleable idea to creating unforgettable characters and a potent structure.

Create memorable characters, gripping plots and vivid settings with the course in Novel Writing.

Fiction Fundamentals

The Way to Characterize

Emotions, Theme, Viewpoint

Dialogue, Style

Structure, Chapters, Publishing

Qualification 1: Novel Writing Diploma

Novel Writing Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.

Additional Information

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Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support