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A good writer, it is said, is one who has turned art and business into dancing partners. Experience will teach you much, but experience can be as fickle as the muse herself. Whereas, if you have the right foundations and the right approach, the sky's the limit!
The best university courses to help you become a writer
Choosing the right university course can be
difficult. For those with a passion for writing, here are some of the best
courses designed with you in mind. They will challenge and develop your writing
skills and could help you to follow in some famous footsteps to a successful career
in writing.
English as a
language
English language courses look at the linguistics
behind our written and spoken words. Students study the origins of language and
language patterns in order to learn about their current use and then apply this
knowledge to contemporary language skills. English language courses are a popular choice to
study in combination with another course, such as creative writing and
media-related modules. Having a solid working knowledge of linguistics and
communication can really benefit those students looking to become writers, as
they will learn how to shape language to their own creative ends and also how
to best make use of words and phrases in a range of genres.
Writing
Courses
A course in creative writing is a practical course,
which specifically aims to develop a student's writing skills. Individuals are
encouraged throughout to become writers with a unique style and purpose.
Students are provided with expert tuition, both in group settings and on a
one-to-one basis, and receive professional guidance and assistance throughout
the course. The objective of the course is to encourage the creation of
individual writing styles derived from an appreciation of the wide scope of
current literature and cultural reflections.
The course takes students on a journey where they
practise writing through a series of specially constructed assignments designed
to test creative ability across all genres. Students are encouraged to discuss
and critically examine their own work and that of others at every opportunity.
Students can expect to learn about techniques used
when writing for children, explore a journalistic
approach to writing and also look at the writing style used in the realms of
TV, film and theatre. In the final year, students also learn about publishing
and producing to gain a broad understanding of the whole writing process from
first draft to completed work.
Journalism
Journalism is a very popular university course,
which many past and present journalists will have studied at university. The
journalistic style of writing is highly specialised and differs greatly to
other styles, so anyone looking for a writing career in the media is encouraged
to study journalism. The course teaches students about the role of the media in
society, along with how to develop the practical writing skills necessary for
this profession. The scope of media has developed greatly over recent years and
now incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach to reporting. Students are
encouraged to embrace today's multimedia age and a course in journalism will
provide the skills necessary for writing across a broad range of formats,
including online platforms.
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The all-important beginning.
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Totally reet that bruv, ya need ta bild on da basics bafore ya start crafting in words ;o)
ReplyDelete(can I put an 'innit' on the end?).
However, I feel that some people can do well on a basic education if they have the gift and some can learn on the job.
The style or method of 'learning' has to be right for the individual.