Writing can be a time consuming and sometimes solitary endeavour and finding the time to even begin thinking about it, can be as daunting as the task itself. Writers want to write and they want to write well, but life can often throw up challenges that make it seem impossible to make that commitment.
At the academy, we are acutely aware of the busy lifestyles and crazy schedules people grapple with on a day to day basis. We want nothing more than to make learning accessible to burgeoning writers and creatives alike. So, we have done just that.
If you have a deep passion for writing and an urge to learn more, read on. We have curated a selection of study modes to suit even the most unyielding schedule.
Whether you want to take a stab at a Certificate, Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing, we have a study mode to suit your lifestyle.
Study your way
Having scrutinised the most challenging aspects of entering education and indeed providing high quality learning, we have curated three different study modes that work for a range of needs. We offer Home Study, Classroom-Based and Live Online classes. Each mode caters for different needs ensuring that no matter where you are or how you prefer to study, we have a path that aligns with your aspirations.
Home Study:
This option is entirely flexible and is best suited to those with some self discipline or if you have a changeable or unpredictable schedule.
Perhaps you simply want to experiment with Creative Writing and see if it’s for you? Home Study means you can study at your own pace in your own time. You have the freedom to immerse yourself in the world of writing whenever and wherever you want. All of our courses are accredited so you can rest assured that we maintain the highest standards of course content and there is always expert guidance from our tutors. You will basically have everything you need to develop your talents outside of the typical classroom setting.
Key advantages of Home Study mode:
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Materials can be accessed in a variety of ways 24/7
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Self-paced education
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Our experienced tutors provide helpful remote support
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Online discussions with other students through our online learning centre
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Hands-on projects and assignments
Classroom-Based:
Some people respond well to the more hands-on physical presence that is found in a classroom. Our classroom courses are designed to provide an immersive learning experience.
The structure of a classroom plus the meeting of like-minded people is something many students find beneficial to their learning experience. The shared workspace generates a collaborative atmosphere which can be inspirational in a creative environment as well as contributing to feedback and critiquing of written work. All of which is again, expertly guided by industry professionals.
Key advantages of Classroom-Based study mode:
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Learning environment that is interactive and collaborative
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Direct contact with experienced tutors
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Practical learning journey
Live Online:
Our Live Online classes are the happy medium between the Home Study and Classroom-Based options. They provide the structured schedule of a classroom as well as lively collaboration with other students in real time. This option also removes the need to commute or any dependency on a convenient location. Students can enjoy the classroom experience without the need to compromise on their course choices just because the class is too far away or inaccessible. This is an ideal option for those who appreciate the communal aspect of learning but perhaps live in a remote area or cannot commit to travelling.
Key Features:
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Real-time interaction with tutors and with other students
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Convenient access from any location
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Interactive and engaging digital learning tools
A career in Creative Writing
There are any number of career paths a writer can take and achieving a Creative Writing accreditation will provide evidence of your talent as well as improving your skills and experience. By joining a learning environment, you will step out of your comfort zone and take your writing to places you may never have previously dared to go. Many writers start out with a novel or a book of poetry in their sights, but writing can also exist in more unexpected places. Creative writers can turn their skills to script writing for film, television or animation. Gaming is an enormous industry and each game tells a story. There is also copywriting, advertising and marketing as well as any number of genres in fiction, non fiction and digital content. Everywhere there is a written word, writers are needed and the need for quality content has never been greater.
Building universes
Sitting down with a laptop or a pen is the moment a writer steps up to the door of their imagination. A writer can create whole worlds from nothing. They will make fictional characters feel closer to a reader than real people. They can open up minds, hearts and change peoples lives. It is a magical space of infinite possibility just waiting to be cracked open. A blank page can be a universe or a seed, it can be a dream or a nightmare, it is anything a writer wants it to be.
With our range of study modes and courses, we are offering you a blank page. It’s up to you what you want to do with it.