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Creative Writing Iii

This course introduces students to the principles of creative writing, building upon skills acquired in previous English composition and creative writing courses. It focuses on practical engagements in writing, covering various aspects such as the purpose of writing, understanding reader interests, qualities of a good writer, paragraph development, and the writing process. The course also explores essay writing, prose writing, poetry writing, and play writing, equipping students with the skills to write creatively and effectively in diverse categories.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Creative WritingWriting ProcessProsePoetryPlaywriting

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Creative Writing Principles

2

Writing Process

3

Essay Writing

4

Prose Writing

5

Poetry Writing

6

Playwriting

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Author

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Screenwriter

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Playwright

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Journalist

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Content Writer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

PublishingFilmTelevisionJournalismMarketing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Why We Write

2 study hours
  • •Explore the reasons for writing, including communication of ideas, diary keeping, talent development, record keeping, and professional writing.
  • •Identify your preferred writing conditions (time, place, tools) and understand potential distractions.

Unit 2: Determining Readers' Interests in Writing

2 study hours
  • •Analyze how to determine readers' interests by writing in a new way, evoking sympathy, writing about the unusual, incorporating conflict, and using suspense.
  • •Differentiate between writing for specialized and general readers.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Qualities of a Good Writer

3 study hours
  • •Examine the qualities of a good writer, including planning, economy of words, simplicity, clarity of expression, and courtship devices.
  • •Apply these qualities to your own writing and use a score card for self-assessment.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: The Paragraph and Its Structure

3 study hours
  • •Understand the characteristics of paragraphs, including topic sentences, unity, coherence, clarity, and emphasis.
  • •Identify and apply different types of paragraphs (introductory, defining, descriptive, narrative, explanatory, transitional, concluding).
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: The Writing Process (I)

3 study hours
  • •Explore the writing process, focusing on sharpening your power of imagination through thought progression.
  • •Learn to avoid plagiarism and understand the importance of giving credit to other writers.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: The Writing Process (II)

3 study hours
  • •Identify other skills necessary for a creative writer, including mental, psychological, rhetorical, and critical abilities.
  • •Practice reading your own voice in your work and learn from both good and bad writers.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: The Writing Process (III)

3 study hours
  • •Engage in free writing exercises to generate ideas and overcome writer's block.
  • •Practice idea generating techniques such as idea trees, brainstorming, mind mapping, and cubing.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Writing a Draft (I)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of reviewing, revising, and rewriting your work.
  • •Learn how to make your work better through surface changes (editing and proofreading) and meaning changes (content additions and deletions).
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Writing a Draft (II)

3 study hours
  • •Identify the pressures associated with writing, such as increasing information, commitment to the subject, writer's curiosity, and meeting deadlines.
  • •Learn what to look for in a draft, including content, organization, coherence, style, and mechanics.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: The Descriptive/Narrative Essay

3 study hours
  • •Explore descriptive and narrative essay writing techniques.
  • •Learn how to create vivid descriptions, develop compelling narratives, and engage your readers.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: The Expository/Argumentative Essay

3 study hours
  • •Explore expository and argumentative essay writing techniques.
  • •Learn how to present information clearly, develop logical arguments, and support your claims with evidence.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Prose Writing

3 study hours
  • •Understand the elements of prose writing, including setting, plot structure, characters, and characterization.
  • •Explore different types of novels and learn how to create a believable fictional world.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Poetry Writing

3 study hours
  • •Explore the techniques of poetry writing, including imagery, diction, word order, tone, symbol, figures of speech, rhyme, rhythm, and sound.
  • •Learn to analyze and appreciate poetry.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Play Writing

3 study hours
  • •Understand the elements of playwriting, including setting, plot, characters, theme, language, dialogue, acts, and scenes.
  • •Learn how to write a play for reading and for the stage.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units, focusing on the writing process and techniques for each genre

2

Practice writing exercises for each genre (essay, prose, poetry, play) to improve skills

3

Create outlines for potential exam topics to organize your thoughts

4

Study examples of well-written works in each genre to understand effective techniques

5

Manage your time effectively during the exam to address all questions thoroughly

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