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B12 NUIM Creative Writing for Publication - Level 7 New

This course will give participants a practical grounding in the writing of fiction and non fiction for publication. The course allows students to work with professional writers who will act in a mentoring capacity. The practical emphasis will help students progress towards producing work of publishable standard and marketing it.

Course Aims

  • To develop creative writing skills
  • To cultivate a disciplined approach to writing.
  • To develop students skill in critically assessing their own work
  • To provide an understanding of the economics and structure of the publishing industry.

Content

  • Module 1: Writing: Creative Non fiction
  • Module 2: Publishing Industry Awareness
  • Module 3: Writing: The short story
  • Module 4: Writing: The Novel

Admission

Applicants should be 21 years or over and should have the capacity to complete a course this level.

Participants should submit a 100 word piece outlining why they want to do this course.

Please indicate on the application the following information:

  1. 1. If you are a beginner in terms of creative writing
  2. 2. Whether you have attended other Creative Writing workshops
  3. 3. If you have had work published.

3/4 Saturdays will be arranged at course commencement.

Monday 6.45-9.45pm Duration: 100 hours part time. Cost: €950.00

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