Novel Writing Course

Whether it is derived from a life experience or a story that serves to inspire or educate others, one question always lies in the field of novel writing: how can it be done?

Whether it is derived from a life experience or a story that serves to inspire or educate others, one question always lies in the field of novel writing: how can it be done?

All novels take time to be completed; that said, there may be some who are very gifted to be able to write one for a shorter period of time than others. Another important aspect is the structure—there should be a complete structure or foundation, to make sure that there will be a perfect flow of one scenario to the next, in which all of it will be completely relevant to the culmination of the story.

This course can help you develop your writing style. With that, you can keep the readers engaged in your story. Here’s a tip-off to get you started: Do not leave your readers hanging and always, always be consistent.

At the end of this course, students shall learn how to: (1) write novels; (2) devise a plot; (3) use symbolism and sub-plots; (4) create protagonists; (5) use descriptive language; (6) describe sceneries in detail; (7) develop writing styles; (8) shape, manipulate and edit; (9) understand the persona of a writer; and (10) support oneself.

To achieve these goals, this course shall make use of interactive materials to present the concepts of the topics to be discussed. Assessments shall be done after the entire course to check for knowledge retention and understanding.

Course Overview

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Novel Writing
• Unit 2 – The Very Beginning
• Unit 3 – Devising a Plot
• Unit 4 – Eight Sided Arc
• Unit 5 – Symbolism and Sub-plots
• Unit 6 – Protagonist
• Unit 7 – Descriptive Dialogue
• Unit 8 – Perspective
• Unit 9 – Scenery
• Unit 10 – Writing Style
• Unit 11 – The Theme
• Unit 12 – Shaping, Manipulating and Editing
• Unit 13 – The Persona of a Writer
• Unit 14 – Supporting Yourself
• Unit 15 – Marketing and Advertising

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded an IOLEN Certificate of Achievement from IOLEN Accreditation. This should help validate their learning experience and skill, and can be used as a resume builder.

Course Format

This course is divided into several modules and is delivered online through our interactive learning management system. Students are given access to the learning portal where they can access the course 24/7. This gives them complete control over the pace of their learning while also enabling them to study from home, in their offices or from a laptop while travelling.

Course Duration:

Normative or minimum period of study to complete this is 50 hours. Take note that this is only an estimate. The duration of completing the course still depends on the learner’s pace and ability to absorb information. Additionally, as the course is delivered online, learners have the options to divide and study the course in multiple session or go through it one go.

Learners will be given full access to this course for 12 months from the date of enrolment. During this period, learners are given the flexibility to complete the course at any-time.

• Allow you to keep up to date on the aspects of your career
• Give you an insight into your chosen career path
• Fill in the gaps of any knowledge you may not have
• Enhance your resume
• Show you are a committed learner

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