Complete Writing

What you will learn

• Lesson 1

  • So you want to write?
  • Starting as a writer
  • Where ideas come from (and what to do with them)

• Lesson 2

  • Ingredients of effective writing
  • The nuts and bolts of writing
  • Written style

• Lesson 3

  • Using imagery
  • Precision in language

• Lesson 4

  • Viewpoint
  • Beginnings and endings

• Lesson 5

  • The human factor
  • Writing descriptions

• Lesson 6

  • Research and interviews
  • Revising your work

• Lesson 7

  • Getting feedback
  • Getting published

• Lesson 8

  • Publishing yourself
  • Getting organised

• Lesson 9 – Factual Writing – Part One

  • Successful Journalism
  • Writing for business

• Lesson 10 – Factual Writing – Part Two

  • Travel writing
  • Sports writing

• Lesson 11 – Fiction Writing – Part One

  • Writing prose fiction

• Lesson 12 – Fiction Writing – Part Two

  • Poetry writing

How Our Courses Work

Your first course materials will be sent to you when you enrol so you can start as soon as you want. You can then enjoy your course at your own pace, studying when it suits you and where it’s most comfortable. This gives you the freedom to learn around your existing job, family or other commitments or location (including overseas).

Course materials have been developed by experts and are clear and straightforward so your studying is easy and enjoyable.

All coursework assignments are included within your course. As you complete each assignment, simply send it to your tutor, who will mark and return it along with valuable, constructive feedback to help progress your skills further. (You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.) The remaining course materials will be sent to you as each assignment is completed.

After successfully completing all your assignments, you will receive the Regent Academy Diploma and the Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Achievement at Level 3*.

Study Length

There are no deadlines for this course. Simply study in the comfort of your own home, and in your own time.

Your progress will depend upon how much time you’re able to commit to study. However, as a guide, most students tend to complete this course in approximately 6-8 months*.

* Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.

Certification

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Achievement at Level 3

You will also receive the Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Achievement at Level 3* when you complete this course.

Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

Regent Academy Diploma

You will receive the Regent Academy Diploma when you successfully complete this course. With Regent Academy’s reputation, this can be a highly sought-after addition to your CV alongside your portfolio of coursework, which will powerfully showcase your skills to prospective agents, publishers, or potential clients.

What’s Next

This course will enable you to produce a quality body of writing, and consider the ways in which your work may be published.

You could turn what you’ve learned into a career or apply it to your existing role. For advice and support, get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9 am – 5 pm.

Course fee & how to enrol

There are two ways you can enrol

Pay the total course fee of £395* £316* in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course

or

Pay 9 monthly payments of £47.22* £38.44* (£30 administration fee included)