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The Open University

Creative writing and critical reading

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This free course, Creative writing and critical reading, explores the importance of reading as part of a creative writer’s development at the postgraduate level. You will gain inspiration and ideas from examining other writers’ methods, as well as enhancing your critical reading skills. Examples will cover the genres of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and scriptwriting.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 About critical reading
  • 1 About critical reading
  • 2 Reading and creative writing
  • 2 Reading and creative writing
  • 3 Reading as a writer
  • 3 Reading as a writer
  • 4 Writers on reading
  • 4 Writers on reading
  • 5 Writing in practice
  • 5 Writing in practice
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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4.4 rating at OpenLearn based on 31 ratings

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    Thomas Victoria
    I have very grateful for thr opportunity to take this course. This course Creative Writing has broaded my horizon to see intricate aspects of reading and how writers can be influence and inspired by other piece of art.
    Also, i now understand that a writer should not limit himself to just one genre rather should take the liberty to explore other genres and his ability to adapt to other writing genres and styles
    There is so much to learn from another person's experience in writing. Your muse can be anything, just anything.
    Lastly, a writer must have a keen eye and an open mind.
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    Mike Crawford
    Great day course I enjoyed it and recommend it. anyone looking to start writing or anyone independent sould take this class
  • Profile image for Hamed Fazeli
    Hamed Fazeli
    Wry good coarse I like this coarse But the course should be made a little easier and translated into different languages.

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