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Creative Writing Training Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
What is Creative Writing?
- Main Elements of Creative Writing
- Types of Creative Writing
- Techniques Used in Creative Writing
Module 2: Challenges for Translation
- Challenges to Writers
- Challenges for Translation
- Experiment Challenges
- Design and Quality Challenges
Module 3: Composition and Creative Writing
- Introduction to Composition Writing
- Types of Composition Writing
Module 4: Seven Processes of Creative Writing
- Planning or Prewriting
- Drafting (or Writing the First Draft)
- Sharing Your First Draft
- Evaluating Your Draft
- Revising Your Content
- Publishing Your Final Product
Module 5: Writing Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Form and Structure
- Finding Characters
- Basics of Story Making
Module 6: Creative Nonfiction
- Meaning of Creative Nonfiction
- Characteristics of Creative Nonfiction
- Tips for Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Common Literary Nonfiction Subgenres
Module 7: Basics of Writing Poetry
- Listening to Language
- Finding Language
- Awakening and Shaping Language
- Playing with Language
Module 8: Performing Writing
- Introduction to Performing Writing
Module 9: Writing in the Academy and Community
- Introduction
Module 10: Tips to Improve Creative Writing
- Do Not Underestimate the Reader
- Give Your Characters Life
- Utilise Strong Words
- Check Your Commas
- Grab Attention from the Start
- Give the Reader a Satisfactory Ending
Who should attend this Creative Writing Training Course?
The Creative Writing Training Course is designed for individuals eager to refine their creative writing skills. This course is ideal for aspiring writers, professionals in content creation, and anyone seeking to enhance their storytelling abilities. The following individuals can greatly benefit from attending this course:
- Journalists
- Content Creators
- Copywriters
- Teachers and Educators
- Public Relations Professionals
- Content Marketers
Prerequisites of the Creative Writing Training Course
There are no formal prerequisites for this Creative Writing Course.
Creative Writing Training Course Overview
Creative Writing is an art form that enables expression, storytelling, and communication in unique and imaginative ways. Among the Personal Development Courses, this course offers an introduction to the diverse world of creative writing, highlighting its importance in personal expression and professional communication. Understanding and developing creative writing skills can enhance one’s ability to engage and captivate audiences.
Professionals in fields such as marketing, advertising, journalism, and education will find this course particularly beneficial. It’s also ideal for aspiring writers and those in any role requiring narrative skills. Creative writing enhances one’s ability to convey messages compellingly and creatively, making it a valuable skill in many professions.
The Knowledge Academy’s 1-day Creative Writing Training Course is designed to unlock creativity and improve writing skills. The training covers various aspects of creative writing, from character development to plot structuring, providing delegates with the tools to express themselves more effectively through writing.
Course Objectives:
- To explore the fundamentals of Creative Writing
- To develop skills in character creation and development
- To learn the art of crafting engaging narratives and plots
- To enhance descriptive and expressive writing abilities
- To understand various genres and styles in creative writing
- To practice writing with feedback and guidance
Upon completion, delegates will have honed their creative writing skills, enabling them to craft more engaging and imaginative works. They will leave with a deeper understanding of storytelling techniques and the confidence to apply these skills in both personal and professional contexts.
What’s included in this Creative Writing Training Course?
- World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
- Creative Writing Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
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Kitchener is a city located in Southern Ontario, Canada. There is a population of around 219,200 people living in Kitchener whilst the metropolitan area has around 507,100 people inhabiting there. The University of Waterloo is a public research university based just outside of Kitchener. The University was established in 1956. The University of Waterloo has around 30,000 students in attendance studying various areas such as; Applied Health Sciences, Public Health, Accounting & Finance, International Affairs, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics, Science and Pharmaceutical Studies. The Wilfrid Laurier University is also located just outside of Kitchener. It is a public research university and was established in 1973. There are around 18,000 students in attendance either full time or part time.
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Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Creative Writing Course in Kitchener. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.
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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Creative Writing Course in Kitchener, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.
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Creative and Professional Writing Program
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Your Creative and Professional Writing degree will give you the skills to pursue a range of writing-focussed careers, whether you want to write fiction or to be an effective workplace communicator. Creative and Professional Writing is one of four majors we offer.
You'll have the opportunity to explore a spectrum of creative writing genres, from fiction to graphic narratives, and you'll hone your ability to write professional documents, from technical manuals to business reports.
When you graduate you'll be prepared for further study and work in fields like the creative arts, publishing, public relations, business communication, and any other area that needs innovative and experienced writers.
Degree Options
You can take your creative writing degree as a four-year honours degree or a four-year general degree. Click on the links below to see the program requirements for each option.
Four-year honours degree
You have a number of options for your honours literature degree, depending on your interests and goals:
- You can take your degree in regular or co-op mode.
- You can take your degree as a stand-alone or joint honours degree or as a part of an Honours Arts and Business degree .
- You can combine your honours degree with one of our specializations in creative writing, digital media studies, global literatures, or technical writing.
To be enrolled in an Honours English degree, students must maintain an average of 70% in their English courses and a 60% overall average.
Four-year general degree
If a student's average does not meet the requirements for an honours degree, the student can still continue in their program by pursuing a four-year general degree in Creative and Professional Writing . Students in the four-year general degree have access to all the same courses as honours students, but do not participate in co-op or graduate with a specialization.
Three-year general degree
You can also pursue your Creative and Professional Writing program as a three-year general degree .
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Contact our undergraduate adminstrator, Jenny Conroy , or our undergraduate chair, Victoria Lamont .
The English undergraduate office is located in Hagey Hall room 222.
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KPU Creative Writing is a home for those who love community, creativity and imagination. Our program offers award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and a rigorous approach to the discipline of writing.
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Welcome to KPU's Creative Writing Department!
KPU Creative Writing is a home for those who love community, creativity and imagination. Our program offers award-winning faculty , small class sizes, and a rigorous approach to the discipline of writing. The department is known for a strong sense of community which supports emerging writers to discover their voice, develop their craft and express their vision.
Our in-person courses are offered at Surrey, Langley, and Richmond campuses and introduction courses are also available online. In the first year, learners are given a foundation in the crafts of fiction, poetry and writing for new media. As writers advance through the program they will begin to work on selected projects in these genres as well as scriptwriting. By the third and fourth year, writers begin to work toward publication/production by way of advanced, genre-specific and special topics courses such as Speculative Fiction, Web Series, Young Adult Fiction and Advanced Writer’s Studio.
Learning in the KPU Creative Writing Department is based on the principle of mentorship. We embrace an environment that is collaborative, creative and respectful. Our teaching methods support an innovative, interdisciplinary classroom experience that facilitates critical awareness, cultural sensitivity, social responsibility, civic engagement, and global citizenship. Our learning environment encourages lifelong learning.
In the KPU Creative Writing Department, learner engagement extends beyond the classroom to encompass relationships with community and industry partners and peers. Learners are encouraged to engage in the broader literary community through building relationships with our visiting authors, publishing and festival partners, and producing and attending writing and performance events.
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Shirin Moradi Galvez’s passion for writing began once they learned to lift a pencil. Growing up, Shirin wrote stories, lyrics, and screenplays as a past-time to fulfill their interest, a key influence that led them to study creative writing and English at KPU.
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