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Certificate of Creative Writing

The Certificate of Creative Writing helps you turn ideas into compelling fiction with practical guidance on storytelling, character development, and plot structure. You’ll refine your skills with advanced techniques, self-editing strategies, and insights into publishing options. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, this course provides the tools and support to elevate your writing.
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Everyone has at least one great story to tell, but great writing goes beyond just storytelling. It’s about effectively bringing that story to life. Whether you’re writing short stories or a novel, this course is perfect for you.

The Certificate of Creative Writing is a professional development course that provides the tools, techniques and support you need to create a compelling work of fiction.

In this creative writing course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of creative writing, including character development, plot structure, and world-building. You will also learn advanced techniques in dialogue, pacing, tension and literary devices.

You’ll also learn to self-edit, receive and apply feedback, and explore various publishing options, including traditional, self-publishing, and marketing, as well as building an author platform. You will also learn how to develop a consistent writing routine and overcome common challenges, such as writer’s block.

On completion of this course, you will gain a solid foundation in creative writing and understand what constitutes a compelling story, whether your goal is to pursue publication or further develop your skills.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Creative Writing

Unit 1 – Introduction to Fiction Writing

  • Understanding fiction genres
  • Writing styles
  • Fundamentals of storytelling
  • Building a writing routine
  • Overcoming writer’s block
  • Defining your audience
  • Clarifying your audience

Unit 2 – Character Development

  • Introduction to character development
  • Creating memorable and believable characters
  • Character motivation
  • Types of conflict
  • Character arcs
  • Types of character arcs
  • Character arc progression
  • Dialogue and voice techniques
  • Building relationships between characters

Unit 3 – Plot and Structure

  • Introduction to plot and structure
  • What is a story arc?
  • Narrative structure
  • Alternative structures
  • Outlining vs organic writing
  • Tension – keeping readers hooked
  • Pacing – controlling momentum
  • Conflict – the heart of every story
  • Techniques for stronger beginnings and endings

Unit 4 – Setting and World Building

  • Introduction to world building
  • Developing immersive settings
  • Setting as a storytelling tool
  • Writing authentic descriptions
  • World building for different genres
  • Fantasy
  • Science fiction
  • Dystopian and post-apocaplytic
  • Historical fiction
  • Contempary fiction
  • Mood and theme

Unit 5 – Writing Styles and Techniques

  • Strengthening voice
  • Strengthening tone
  • Strengthening dialogue
  • Avoiding cliches
  • Using precise language
  • Common writing pitfalls
  • Showing vs telling
  • Literary devices
  • Figurative language

Unit 6 – Editing and Revision

  • Self-editing techniques
  • Understanding feedback and critique
  • Rewriting vs line-editing
  • Grammar issues in fiction
  • Style issues in fiction

Unit 7 – Publishing and Writing Industry

  • Traditional publishing
  • Self-publishing
  • Vanity publishing
  • Query letters
  • The role of literary agents
  • Marketing for authors
  • Building an author platform
  • Social media marketing

Unit 8  – Developing Your Story

  • Writing and refining your work
  • Writing the first draft
  • Applying writing techniques
  • Receiving feedback
  • Revising and polishing
  • Writing goals and challenges
  • Writing communities
  • Publishing options
  • Learning and improving
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
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Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Writers
  • Authors
  • Freelance Writers
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Certificate of Creative Writing
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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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