Writing a Novel
Description
This course has all the ingredients to enable you to master the techniques of writing a novel.
During the course, you will chart the entire process of bringing the popular genre novel, whether it's mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, techno-thriller, or something else into life.
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 Writing a Novel.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is not registered on the NQF, and as such it is not a credit-bearing programme.
During the course, you will chart the entire process of bringing the popular genre novel, whether it's mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, techno-thriller, or something else into life.
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
- Introduction - Correct manuscript presentation - The plot o Formulating the main plot - The main character - The problem
- Characters, Characterization - Physical appearance - Characterization, the length - Clothes - Names - Pet names Emotions, traits - Fear - Anger - Jealousy - Anxiety - Happiness - Sadness - Shyness - Love - The hero
- Dialogue - What to include - Source, form layout - Dialect - Emotion in dialogue - Dialogue tags - Style
- Construction, shape - Scene changes, settings - Transitions - Chapters - The beginning - The ending - Type of novel
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be awarded a Certificate in Writing a Novel.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is not registered on the NQF, and as such it is not a credit-bearing programme.