Certificate in Thriller Writing
When it comes to the mainstream bestseller lists, one particular genre stands tall. So much so, it’s probably seen as the most ‘respectable’. It is, of course, the thriller. Not only do thrillers make authors and their publishers very rich, they also make the most money in terms of film and TV rights, generating vast revenues worldwide. Thrillers are also in hot demand for translation, serial and resell rights. Authoring a series of thrillers can literally catapult your career and your earning potential to the stars! Just look at the success of Dan Brown, Matthew Reilly, John Grisham, Jeffrey Deaver, Lee Child, James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Richard North Patterson, Jonathan Kellerman, Michael Crichton, Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky – the list goes on and on – all of whom make a very respectable living crafting taut, psychological suspense fiction. Wouldn’t you like to emulate the success of these authors? Sure you would. Now you can. This new and fully updated resource takes you through the critical basics of writing modern thrillers for publication. From creating classic heroes and heroines, unforgettable villains, through research and plotting story, handling action and building suspense into great denouements, to style, tone, credibility, etc, etc – in fact, everything you might need to start a career in this exciting arena of commercial storytelling.
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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