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Creative Writing courses
Enhance your professional skills and career opportunities with Kent Adult Education’s Creative Writing Work Skills and Careers courses. Whether you’re an aspiring author or a professional looking to refine your writing skills, our courses are designed to meet your needs.
Why Choose Our Creative Writing Work Skills and Careers Courses?
In today’s competitive literary marketing, having strong creative writing skills is essential. Our courses are tailored to help you develop your unique voice and storytelling abilities, making you a more attractive candidate for writing-related careers. Whether you aim to write picture books, first novels or other forms of creative writing, our courses provide the tools and techniques you need to succeed.
Course Structure and Content
Our Creative Writing Work Skills and Careers courses are structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The curriculum includes:
Story Development Learn how to develop compelling story ideas that captivate young readers. This includes brainstorming techniques, plot structuring and character development.
Writing Techniques Master the art of writing with clarity and creativity. This includes understanding narrative voice, pacing and dialogue.
Illustration Collaboration For picture books, learn how to effectively collaborate with illustrators to bring your story to life visually.
Editing and Revising Gain skills in self-editing and revising your work to ensure it meets professional standard.
Publishing Insights Understand the publishing process, including how to submit your work to publishers and agents, and navigate the world of literary contracts.
Benefits of Learning Creative Writing for Your Career
Enhanced Communication Improve your ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively, a valuable skill in any profession.
Career Advancement Stand out in the job market with your refined writing skills, making you a more attractive candidate for writing and communication roles.
Creative Expression Gain the confidence to express your creativity through writing, whether for personal fulfilment or professional projects.
Professional Opportunities Open doors to careers in writing, editing, publishing and other creative industries.
Industry-Specific Courses
Our Creative Writing Work Skills and Careers courses are not one-size-fits-all. We offer industry-specific courses tailored to various fields, including:
Children’s Literature Focus on writing for young readers, including picture books and early chapter books.
Young Adult Fiction Learn the nuances of writing for a teenage audience, including themes, voice and character development.
Genre Fiction Explore writing in specific genres such as fantasy, science fiction, mystery and romance.
Non-Fiction Writing Develop skills in writing non-fiction, including memoirs, biographies and informational texts.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your professional skills with our Creative Writing Work Skills and Careers courses. Enrol today and take the first step towards achieving your writing goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your storytelling, expand your vocabulary or gain insights into the publishing industry, our courses are designed to help you succeed.
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Writing Skills - Ace that CV
DOV/150934/Q/PF Location: Dover Discovery Centre, Dover Course hours: 6 hours Price: £60.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Price: £220.00 Concessions
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Self Editing your Writing - Making it greater - Improvers
ONL/150974/Q/PF Location: Delivered online Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Creative Writing - From Draft to Publication - 1
DOV/150941/Q/PF Location: Dover Discovery Centre, Dover Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Self Editing your Writing - Making it greater - Improvers
CAN/150856/Q/PF Location: Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Creative Writing - From Draft to Publication - 1
ONL/150909/Q/PF Location: Delivered online Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Creative Writing - Travel Writing
TON/150859/Q/PF Location: Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Tonbridge Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Creative Writing - Online Publishing - Autobiographies
ONL/150948/Q/PF Location: Delivered online Course hours: 22 hours Price: £220.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Creative Writing - Fiction or Non Fiction
ASH/150945/Q/PF Location: Ashford Gateway (KAE), Ashford Course hours: 24 hours Price: £240.00 Concessions
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You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
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