Creative Writing Complete Course
Write Stories That Sell Creative Writing Complete Course is a comprehensive and inspiring program designed to help learners unlock their …
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Write Stories That Sell
Creative Writing Complete Course is a comprehensive and inspiring program designed to help learners unlock their storytelling potential and master the art of writing across genres. From children’s storybooks to horror, thriller, fiction, and drama writing, this course equips you with the tools, techniques, and mindset needed to craft compelling narratives. You’ll explore plot development, character creation, narrative pacing, and advanced fiction techniques, as well as practical skills for submitting and publishing your work. Ideal for aspiring authors, bloggers, screenwriters, or anyone passionate about writing, this course transforms your ideas into engaging and publishable stories.
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Real-World Benefits
Graduates gain the ability to craft stories for diverse audiences, from children to adults, while learning the techniques necessary to write professionally across multiple genres. This course empowers learners to submit work for publication, develop content for blogs, screenplays, or books, and enhance creative expression. By mastering narrative structure, character development, and stylistic approaches, learners can pursue careers in writing, publishing, content creation, or even freelance storytelling, making a tangible impact in the literary and media world.
Course Description
The Creative Writing Complete Course begins with writing storybooks for children, covering idea generation, the mechanics of writing, technical considerations, types of children’s books, and advanced fiction techniques. Learners then explore short stories, including mindset, basics, story construction, Scrivener software, writing, and submission strategies. The course also covers fiction, horror, novels, thriller writing, and concludes with a Diploma in Drama and Comedy Writing. Throughout, learners access resources, complete assignments, and gain the confidence to turn creative ideas into well-structured, captivating written works.
Master story structure, plot development, and narrative pacing
Develop compelling characters and dialogue
Write across genres: children’s books, horror, thriller, fiction, drama, and comedy
Learn technical writing skills and advanced fiction techniques
Gain expertise in submitting work for publication or online platforms
Utilise tools like Scrivener to organise and edit writing projects
Aspiring authors, novelists, and short story writers
Bloggers, content creators, and screenwriters
Educators and individuals writing children’s books
Creative professionals exploring drama, comedy, or thriller writing
Students and hobbyists seeking structured guidance in creative writing
Comprehensive coverage of creative writing across multiple genres
Hands-on guidance for story development, editing, and publishing
Flexible online learning for students, aspiring writers, and professionals
Access to expert resources and assignments for practical skill building
Accredited training with a focus on career-ready creative writing skills
Trusted institution supporting learners to transform ideas into publishable content
Author / Novelist – £20,000 to £50,000+ per year depending on success
Content Writer / Blogger – £18,000 to £35,000 per year
Screenwriter / Scriptwriter – £25,000 to £45,000 per year
Editor / Proofreader – £20,000 to £40,000 per year
Freelance Creative Writer – £15,000 to £40,000+ per year
Drama and Comedy Writer – £20,000 to £45,000 per year
Course Curriculum
| 01. Creative Writing Course: Writing Storybooks For Children | |||
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to Children’s Writing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Crucial Information | 00:02:00 | ||
| Keys to Success | 00:02:00 | ||
| A.I.M | 00:04:00 | ||
| Coming Up With Ideas | |||
| Getting Ideas | 00:02:00 | ||
| Character Creation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Characters and Plotting | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Mechanics of Writing | |||
| Planning Your Story | 00:03:00 | ||
| Storytelling | 00:03:00 | ||
| Important Technical Issues | |||
| Point of View | 00:04:00 | ||
| Technical Writing Issues | 00:04:00 | ||
| Types of Children's Books | |||
| Story Structure | 00:02:00 | ||
| Picture Books 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Picture Books 2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Picture Books 3 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Easy Readers | 00:03:00 | ||
| Transition Books | 00:01:00 | ||
| Chapter Books | 00:02:00 | ||
| Junior Novels | 00:02:00 | ||
| Young Adult Fiction | 00:04:00 | ||
| Advanced Fiction Techniques | |||
| Dialogue | 00:05:00 | ||
| Show don’t Tell | 00:05:00 | ||
| Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:02:00 | ||
| 02. Creative Writing Course - Short Stories | |||
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to Short Story Writing | 00:06:00 | ||
| Foreword | |||
| Who Am I to Run This Course? | 00:06:00 | ||
| It’s All About Mindset | 00:07:00 | ||
| What Tools Do You Need To Succeed? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Part One: Mindset | |||
| Mental Preparation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Time Management | 00:06:00 | ||
| Self Belief | 00:02:00 | ||
| Goal Setting | 00:01:00 | ||
| Part Two: The Basics | |||
| Subject Matter | 00:04:00 | ||
| Genre | 00:07:00 | ||
| Scope | 00:02:00 | ||
| Getting Ideas | 00:02:00 | ||
| Part Three: Construction Time | |||
| The 7-Step Story Generator | 00:02:00 | ||
| Characters & Character Creation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Creating Protagonists | 00:07:00 | ||
| Character Motivation & Interactions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Story & Setting | 00:03:00 | ||
| The 5-Point Story Structure | 00:02:00 | ||
| Style & Tone | 00:02:00 | ||
| Point of View & Tense | 00:03:00 | ||
| Plotting & The Twist | 00:05:00 | ||
| Building a Short Story Template | 00:03:00 | ||
| Building a Short Story Template | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introduction to Scrivener | |||
| All Hail Scrivener! | 00:04:00 | ||
| Part Four: Writing Your Story | |||
| The Opening Paragraph | 00:03:00 | ||
| Fast Writing | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Second Draft | 00:04:00 | ||
| Polishing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Part Five: Submitting Your Work 6 Lectures | |||
| It’s All About Presentation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Dealing With Rejection | 00:02:00 | ||
| Rights and Payment | 00:01:00 | ||
| Kindle Publishing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Conclusion Short Stories | 00:02:00 | ||
| 03. Creative Writing Course - Fiction | |||
| Module 1 Part 1 – Getting Ideas and How to Develop Them | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 1 Part 2 – Inspiration and Finding The Time | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2 – What It Means To Be A Writer | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 3 – Characters | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 4 – Plotting and Story Construction | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 5 – Theme, Templates & Outlining | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 6 – Show Don’t Tell | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 7 – Punctuation, Grammar and some Basic Writing Rules | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 8 – Scene Structure, Exposition and Story Rules | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 9 – Chapter Structure, Vision and Focus | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 10 – Fast Writing Without Fear or Censure | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 11 – Editing, Re-writing & Polishing | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 12 – Finishing, Submission & Publication | 00:30:00 | ||
| 04. Creative Writing Course - Horror | |||
| Lesson One: The History of Horror | 01:00:00 | ||
| Lesson Two: Characters and Concepts | 01:00:00 | ||
| Lesson Three: Location and Backdrop | 01:00:00 | ||
| Lesson Four: Story and Plotting | 01:00:00 | ||
| Lesson Five: Writing Issues | 01:00:00 | ||
| Lesson Six: Horror Markets | 01:00:00 | ||
| 05. Creative Writing Course - Novel | |||
| Introduction to Writing Fantasy | 01:00:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson One – Imagining Fantasy | 00:35:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson Two – World Building, Maps and Visualization | 00:40:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson Three – Characters, Races and Societies | 01:00:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson Four – Plotting, Questing and Traveling | 01:00:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson Five – Point of View, Artifacts and Magic | 00:55:00 | ||
| Writing Fantasy – Lesson Six – Resolutions and Sequels | 01:00:00 | ||
| Amusing Article About Fantasy Writing (because it’s true!) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Fantasy: Recommended Author & Book List | 02:40:00 | ||
| Fantasy Societies Listing | 00:50:00 | ||
| Mythological Creature Listing | 02:00:00 | ||
| 06. Creative Writing Course - Thriller | |||
| Introduction to Writing the Thriller | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Thriller: Form and Function | 00:30:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson One | 00:30:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson Two | 00:30:00 | ||
| Exercise 1 – Building Your Thriller | 00:00:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson Three | 00:30:00 | ||
| Exercise 2 – Building Your Thriller | 00:30:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson Four | 00:30:00 | ||
| Exercise 3 – Building Your Thriller | 00:30:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson Five | 00:30:00 | ||
| Exercise 4 – Building Your Thriller | 00:30:00 | ||
| Writing the Thriller: Lesson Six | 00:30:00 | ||
| 07. Diploma in Drama and Comedy Writing | |||
| Welcome to the Writer’s Greatest Untapped Income Source | 00:15:00 | ||
| Introduction to Writing for TV, Cable and Satellite Networks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Your Ideas and How to Present Them | 01:00:00 | ||
| What’s Different About TV Writing? | 01:00:00 | ||
| Scripting, Editing and the Story Bible | 00:30:00 | ||
| A Special Masterclass On Comedy Writing | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Money and How You Get Paid | 00:30:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Creative Writing Complete Course | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Creative Writing Complete Course | 3 weeks, 6 days | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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