Course Overview 

You'll discover how to really bring a story to life, using convincing dialogue, developing plots and creating dramatic tension. As well as helping you to improve your writing, this course will give you advice on how to sell your work.

Pre-requisites 

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Key Topics

• Introduction to Writing
• Creating Atmosphere and Tension
• Using Dialogue Effectively
• Short and Longer Stories
• Business Aspects of Writing

Qualification

ICS Short Story Writing Diploma

Support 

As a ODLC student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ODLC online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

What our Students Say 

"The Freelance Journalism and Short Story writing courses were exactly what I needed to give me the skills and practical understanding of what's involved in being a writer. Studying at home was ideal as I could work at my own pace without the pressure to attend classes or meet deadlines. The feedback from my tutor was great in helping me improve and gain in confidence all the time. I recently published my first novel – it's changed my life!" Sandra Doran, ODLC Graduate, Lincoln.

Your Future Prospects 

Short Story Writer; Novelist.