Fiction Writing QLS Level 3

• Compose a short piece of autobiographical writing
• Explain why, where and how you like to write, and describe your writing voice
• Develop a character using some of your own characteristics
• Develop a piece of fiction using your character

• Create a character sketch
• Create a description of setting from memory demonstrating use of the five senses
• Demonstrate original fiction writing that presents character and setting
• Produce a 200 word plan of a larger piece of work developing your character and/or setting

• Critically evaluate the techniques used in monologue and dialogue through analysis of examples
• Produce a critical evaluation of a monologue
• Demonstrate the use of dialogue
• Demonstrate the use of monologue form

• Recognise and demonstrate the use of figurative language
• Demonstrate skills of ‘showing not telling’ in writing
• Demonstrate an ability to show character emotion
• Produce an original example of fiction demonstrating the use of ‘showing not telling’ skills, character emotion and figurative language

• Identify your favourite genre and outline the features present
• Make a plan that incorporates the development of a plot
• Produce an original piece of writing in a chosen genre
• Produce a commentary on the genre specific feature of your writing

• Produce an extended piece of original fiction
• Write a synopsis of your idea and how the work will develop
• Write a review of your own writing
• Produce a development plan detailing the next steps in your writing

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by post, as well as tutor support by email.

Approximately 120 hours.

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).