Certificate in Short Story Writing
The Easy Way to Write Short Stories That Sell will enable you to plan, write, submit, and sell your own commercial short stories, whether you want to get published by magazines, e-zines and/or in anthologies, or whether you prefer to go it alone – and start making money soon from your self-penned stories on Amazon Kindle. The course focuses on attaining a professional author’s mindset quickly, so that you can immediately begin to get inspired and become proficient enough to write commercial short stories for the marketplace. Included are over FIFTY personal VIDEO lectures on inspiration, genre conventions, instruction of characterization, plotting, structure, and fast writing, plus many text-based mini-courses that explore creative writing in more depth. Also included is an up to date listing of available (paying!) short story markets. “Master the Art of Short Story Writing with The World’s Foremost Writing Guru” * Harness your imagination quickly * Acquire the writing habit easily * Discover how to make your stories more commercial * Learn the habits of professional writers in just a few hours * Begin a new career as an author * Finally understand the needs of mainstream publishers and editors Discover the reality of a writer’s life, taught to you by the author of over thirty bestsellers. This course will take you on a thrilling journey, from acquiring the working writer’s mindset to thinking of compelling ideas; from learning how to structure stories for maximum effect to correctly formatting and submitting your stories to editors and publishers. At the end of this course you can expect to be able to write commercial short stories easily and perhaps begin a whole new career as a freelance, paid author. Rob Parnell has been teaching writing for almost two decades. That experience has been synthesized into this unique course, then specifically designed and structured to help the beginner move from wannabe writer to professional wordsmith. Starting with an introduction to the writer’s mindset, the course first focuses on mental preparation, ideal time management, goalsetting, and the importance of strong self-belief. There are pre-designed templates to
aid in your understanding of these issues. In part two of the course, we look at inspiration and getting ideas, finding subject matter for your stories, as well as providing a clear guide to the fiction genres: romance, thrillers, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. In the third section, Rob Parnell reveals the tips and tactics of professional writers with crucial guidance on the creation of protagonists, building empathy, character motivation and agenda, dialogue, story setting, style, tone, description, pointof-view, plotting and much more. You will also discover the 7-Step Story Generator – a tool that allows you to develop and test any fiction idea. Plus, learn the ideal 5-Point Story Structure as well as how to easily create templates on which to hang commercial short stories. Along the way, there are text-based courses on character creation, plotting, and a special presentation of The Art of Story, a downloadable resource that fully explains the more technical aspects of ideal story structure. Rob also hosts a section on writing software, presenting the solution to any writer’s needs. In part four, we explore the actual writing: how to write fluidly, without blocks, for maximum impact. How to create arresting opening paragraphs and compelling text. And, how to edit professionally for submission and publication. In part five, discover how to find and approach paying short story markets. A full market listing is available with the course. For those who want to self-publish, and start making money immediately, Rob presents crucial advice on formatting and publication through Amazon Kindle. This course is fully mentored – Rob is available on-line throughout your course journey to answer queries, offer guidance, and give support. Your very own writing guru is just a click away (via the Academy Console.) At the end of this course, you will possess a clear understanding of the short story marketplace and will therefore be ideally placed to compete in this exciting and fast-growing new career opportunity. At the very least, you’ll be able to write fabulous short stories that people will love and admire! Plus, check out the bonus items at the bottom of this page!
Course Highlights
Internationally recognised accredited certification on successful completion
Free accredited e-certificate
Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
Access to all courses with a monthly membership plan of £29
High-quality video and text course materials
Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results
Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential
Eligibility for NUS Extra card which gives you a discount from thousands of retailers
Requirements There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students of all academic backgrounds.
Assessment and Certification You can test your learning as you progress through the course by undertaking mock tests. On completion of the course, there will be an assessment consisting of multiple choice questions for which the pass mark is 60%. On passing, you will gain instant access to your e-certificate. PDF and hard copy certificates can be ordered for an additional fee.
PDF Certificate – £9
Hardcopy by Post- £19
Both PDF and Hardcopy – £24
Tutor Support With all our courses, you will receive access to dedicated tutors and technical support. You will also be provided with unlimited email, phone and live chat support to help answer any questions you might have whilst studying the course.
Course Compatibility All our courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones.
Career Path Completing this course will help you to increase your knowledge and improve your skills and instil in you the confidence to progress. You will also be able to add your qualification to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive within your chosen industry.
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