Course description
Six modules, taught by professional writers and editors, guide students through the tricky terrain of novel writing, from plotting, planning and researching a novel, through to character development, pacing, narrative voice and style, revisions and editing.
By the end of this year-long novel writing course, students will have developed the skills needed to draft their novels and the necessary materials to interest an agent in their work: three polished chapters, a professional-standard synopsis and a blurb.
Students are also trained for public readings, culminating in a prestigious showcasing of their novels-in-progress to industry guests. See our Novel Studio Anthology 2023.
Students are also prepared for the presentation of their work to agents and publishers.
Those who have always wanted to write a novel, who want time to develop their writing in a supportive, professional environment and those interested in establishing links with agents and publishers.
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Assessment and certificates
Teaching
Classes take the form of group activities workshops, masterclasses and tutorials.
One-to-one tutorials with the tutors are offered at designated times throughout the course. Students can use this time to discuss their work in progress, share their ideas and plans and consider the deadlines set for their work.
Assessments
The assessment for The Novel Studio is based entirely on course work, which covers aspects of all work undertaken throughout the year. Each module has its own assessment, which is marked by the relevant tutor and overseen by the Course Director. Assessments will include:
- synopsis of novel
- planning document for structuring the novel
- portfolio of writing exercises demonstrating selected fictional techniques
- chapters 1- 4 from novel-in-progress
- blurb and covering letter for agents/publishers.
Certificates
Certificates are awarded to all students who attend 70% of the classes and complete all the module assessments.
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