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Crime, Mystery & Suspense

  Crime can pay! At least it can when you write a good publishable detective, mystery or crime story. Have you witnessed in recent years the overwhelming number of television shows, motion pictures and novels dealing with crime? Have you noticed the number of fans who hungrily devour these stories the minute they are produce or published? The crime writer caters to the public’s fascination with the underbelly of society, those law-abiding citizens who are unfailingly fascinated by the darker side of life. The field of crime is an exciting and mysterious writing genre and you will learn the general rules of thumb for creating your own “perfect crime”, from law enforcement procedures to criminal characteristics, the slang of the street to information on common weapons. We help you understand the foundations needed for effective crime writing, show you the fundamentals of researching and creating clever plots and how to gain ideas and inspiration. Also explained are the different crime categories, the varying roles the cast may play and the aspects needed for courtroom drama. Throughout the course you will learn how to research police reports, forensic techniques, crime scenes – and you will learn to think like a criminal! There are a variety of techniques, tools and processes that can be used to develop a good story. You will be introduced to the concepts of timeframe, building climaxes, identifying and hiding clues, the value of sub-plots and the protagonist. Other essential elements include profiling the cast, dialogue, reading faces and viewpoints. Explore the methodology behind the crime. How was it committed? Was it through drowning, shooting, stabbing or poisoning? How is the crime scene to be treated? What are the procedures of finding evidence? What are the motives behind the crime? Was it premeditated or the result of reckless action? We also explain common mistakes that are made when it comes to handling weapons, using plastic bags and firearms, etc. Learn how to present believable characters and create an objective theme: the stepping stones needed to develop the plot and establish a personal and distinctive style. We look at the synopsis, title, listing your work with publishers and keeping records, and advise how to turn your first draft into a polished and professional piece of material. Courses Direct’s Crime, Mystery & Suspense course aims to provide the skills to take you from the spark of an idea, though to polishing your final manuscript. So, for would-be writers of thrillers, action/adventure, suspense, mysteries, and everything in between – whether novel or script – this course is your vehicle for creating crime that is believable and entertaining.
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Romantic Fiction

  Interested in learning the skills of romantic fiction writing? Turn your passionate imagination and love of the written word into an exciting new career or rewarding hobby. Courses Direct's Romantic Fiction course will help get you started! Romance fiction is one of the largest and quickest growing genres of writing in the world, so the demand for well-crafted romance novels is enormous. Even if you only want to write for the love of it, or to revel in the beauty of the written word, this genre is for you. Indulge your passions! Enter the intriguing world of the romance writer and explore the potential of the rewards of being a published author. All you need is the desire Courses Direct's course in romantic fiction writing. So, what are you waiting for? The Courses Direct's Romantic Fiction course will teach you how to build romantic tension and create emotional barriers, unique plots and romantic settings, characterisation and conflict. You'll also learn to recognise acceptable and unacceptable traits in your main characters! Plus, as your course is delivered by distance education, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle.
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Short Story Writing

  Agatha Christie once said that a short story was "something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime." However, good short stories don't just emerge by luck. Rather, they require a comprehensive, logical writing method that takes you from start to finish; that's exactly what this course is designed to do, enabling you to turn your creative ideas into short stories, either for pleasure or profit. Short stories are one of the most well-liked forms of fiction. Many magazines depend on them to fill their allocated fiction pages, and paperback publishers find anthologies of short stories are popular sellers. So, short stories can become a rewarding form of writing, both financially and creatively. With the help of Courses Direct’s Short Story Writing specialist course, you learn how to develop plots, build suspense and maintain interest, the techniques of relating characters to their allotted situations, as well as using elements of sympathy and empathy to create characters your readers will identify with.
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Writing for Children

  Do you have a creative imagination that appeals to children? Want to learn how you can turn your dream of becoming a writer into a profitable career by becoming a children’s author? What a joy it is to write for children: a special skill in its own right. Children’s stories must appeal to young lively imaginations, while being easy to follow, but never condescending. The biggest difference between writing for children and writing for adults is that children are often the more critical audience. They are also avid readers, so there is a market in stories for children of all ages. Different age groups call for different writing styles and construction, which you study as part of your course. You explore the delicate business of distilling ideas and experience into exciting stories for children. You also learn vocabulary and story construction for each age group, study the importance and skills of natural dialogue, learn how to hold children’s interest and how to make them identify with your storytelling. Courses Direct’s Writing for Children course will improve your writing skills and teach you the fundamentals of writing for the younger audience. Throughout the five modules and eight assignments, you learn how to write for each specific target age group, and also how to ensure the book captures their imaginations and hearts. From finding ideas, creating credible characters and developing plots, to selecting a genre, presentation and getting published, we teach you all the skills you need to successfully achieve your writing ambition.
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Young Writers

  Interested in writing as a career? Or maybe you would like to improve your writing skills to further yourself at school or university? Whatever your goal, Courses Direct's Young Writers course can help get you started! Writing is a skill that anyone can learn, and this course is ideal for 15-20-year-olds who love writing, want to improve their writing skills, or who are interested in a career in the writing industry. You may have a flair for creating short stories or rich novels, dramatic theatre or action films, succinct reporting or persuasive logic. The Young Writers course aims to help you discover your hidden talents and develop those you are unearthing. You bring the pen and paper and we'll give you the hints, tips and tools to turn your story ideas into entertaining and moving tales. Courses Direct's Young Writers course will teach you how to structure an essay, write reports, and produce advertising copy, film scripts or articles. Plus, as your course is delivered by correspondence, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle. It's all about having a go and having some fun.
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