Romantic Fiction Writing
Description
Romances account for almost half the paperbacks sold in the world today and new writers are always needed to meet the reader demand. Furthermore, there is a boom in young women's magazines carrying romantic short stories.
Entrance Requirements
Basic literacy skills and a passion for writing!
Program Duration
Recommended 12 months of study
Programme Outcomes
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be awarded a Certificate in Romantic Fiction Writing.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is not registered on the NQF, and as such it is not a credit-bearing programme.
Entrance Requirements
Basic literacy skills and a passion for writing!
Program Duration
Recommended 12 months of study
Programme Outcomes
- Tactics for Winning - orientation and motivation for learners
- Preface o Subjects o What is a romance? o What makes a true romance? Do all romances have to be the same?
- The common denominators o The importance of plotting o Theme o Purpose o Conflict o Pace your book- Highs, lows Characters o Get to know your characters o the herione o When should one describe the herione? o Clothes o The hero
- Dialogue o To move the story along o To give information o To show more about the character o To create and enhance sexual tension o Are there mistakes to avoid?
- Vivid writing o Creating tension o Emotion o Sex scenes o Endings o Revision o Ready to send away!
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be awarded a Certificate in Romantic Fiction Writing.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is not registered on the NQF, and as such it is not a credit-bearing programme.