Course Overview

Will you be the next ICS success story?
By studying the ICS Short Story Writing course, you can put yourself on the road to success in one of the most personally fulfilling and rewarding fields of work.

This absorbing course will teach you the skills and techniques you need to really bring your stories to life on paper. You'll learn all about dialogue, how to create many very different atmospheres, and how to add dramatic tension to your writing. But these are just a few of the tricks of the trade you'll pick up.

And if you're looking to make short story writing your profession, then this course will also give you valuable tips on the best ways to get your work sold - whether it be to magazines or radio stations.

Make sure you're the next success story by enrolling with ICS today.

Key Topics
Introduction to Writing
Creating Atmosphere and Tension
Using Dialogue Effectively
Short and Longer Stories
Business Aspects of Writing

Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Study Time
90 hours approx. For example: 7.5 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 2 hours per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

Qualification
ICS Short Story Writing Diploma

What our students say
"The Freelance Journalism and Short Story writing courses were exactly what I needed to give me the skills and practical understanding of what's involved in being a writer. Studying at home was ideal as I could work at my own pace without the pressure to attend classes or meet deadlines. The feedback from my tutor was great in helping me improve and gain in confidence all the time. I recently published my first novel - it's changed my life!" Sandra Doran, ICS Graduate, Lincoln

Key Jobs
Short Story Writer; Novelist

Free With Course
'English for Writers' textbook
'20th Century Short Stories' textbook.

Further Reading
It is recommended that you read the FREE textbooks provided with your course to enhance your knowledge as you progress.