Writing Short Stories (Level 3)

Writing Short Stories (Level 3)

It was once said that a short story is "something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime." But writing short stories don't just emerge by luck. Rather, they require a comprehensive, logical writing method that takes you from start to finish. And that's exactly what the Writing Short Stories course is designed to help you with.

With our tutor support, you will master the craft of effective fiction writing: Vivid imagery that makes your reader see the setting and feel the atmosphere. Action and dialogue that make the audience care about your characters, believe their actions, and understand their motivations. Dramatic techniques that create surprising complications and nail-biting suspense...and so much more.

Learn how to create the character, use description, create a setting and plot a short story with this course in Short Story Writing.

Syllabus:

Module 1 – Plot Planning

• Define Plot Planning

Module 2 – Writing the Story

• Discuss the factors involved when writing the story

Module 3 – Essential Fiction Know-How

• Explain how you get the story started

Module 4 – The Way to Characterise

• Summarise the art of Characterisation

Module 5 – Selling Short Stories

• Explain how to go about selling your Short Stories

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Writing Short Stories (Level 3) by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme. There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• 12 month tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Study Time

Study Hours are an approximate figure and are dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow enough time to complete assignments/ question papers.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the Writing Short Stories (Level 3) Course is: 110 hrs

Entry Requirements

Our Writing Short Stories (Level 3) is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Writing Short Stories and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.