THE
WRITERS COLLEGE
CREATIVE
WRITING COURSE
Write and Be Published
The
Writers College,
37,
Ekunrin Street, Agric Road,
Igando,
Lagos
To be
a creative writer is one of the most rewarding occupation or pastimes – both
financially and creatively that you can imagine.
It is
also an activity for which there is an enormous demand. Editors and publishers
are always on the look-out alone, they will pay thousands and thousands of
Naira in fees and royalties to writers – and you could easily be one of them!
To
give you some ideas of the size of this labour market, there are so many
magazines and newspapers published world-wide in the English language. Most of
these purchase articles and stories from Freelance writers. The major English
language markets are in the U.S.A, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, Ghana,
Nigeria and other English speaking countries that have some publications in
English. And, if you can write to an acceptable level in another language.
There are even more opportunities open to you. And, thanks to the internet you
can easily contact publications and around the world at the click of a mouse.
There
are hundreds of thousands of fiction and non-fiction books published each year
and an on-going demand for radio, TV, film and video scripts and stage plays.
Add to that the opportunities on the internet and you can see that there are
plenty of outlets for your work.
Once
you have learned how to write for these markets, you should have no difficulty
selling your writing. This applies just as much to the part-timer, writing for
fun and recreation as it does to the full-time professional.
So
that you can take full advantage of these opportunities, we will help you to
acquire the expertise that all successful writers need. This is not difficult,
for writing is a skill, which, like all other artistic skills, you can learn
and develop with proper instruction and practice. The more you write, the
better you will become.
However,
you do not need any special educational qualification of background knowledge
to become a writer. Creative/successful writers come from all walks of life.
You are never too young or too old to start. Combine our help with your
commitment and you, too could soon become a published writer.
Once
you have developed your writing skills, you have exactly the same opportunities
for success as anyone else. How well you do and how far you go will depend on
your own ambition, hard work, and creative talent. In other words, it is
entirely up to you. If other people have made it,, then surely with a little
effort, you can too!
YOUR WRITING COURSES
The
tuition we offer you is a comprehensive, home-study course in creative writing,
English Grammar Advance Diploma, Elementary, Intermediate and Supplemental
courses. This has been put together by professional writers who, for many years
have earned their livings from their writing. They are men and women who are
willing to share with you the secret of their success..
You
will start with the fundamentals that all writers need to know, we help you
with ideas and we show you the quickest way into print. You will learn how to
develop your imagination and create your own individual style. You will be
taught how to write articles, short stories, children’s stories,
novels of all kinds – including romances, historious westerns, science fiction,
adventure etc. You will cover non-fiction books, radio, TV and the stage. We
advice you about copyright, libel and how to deal with literary agents – the
terms to accept and the pitfalls to avoid in the publishing jungle.
Next – and just as
important, we will tell you how to sell your work; how to influence editors and
publishers and we give you practical suggestions that can make all the
difference between rejection and success.
YOUR PERSONAL TUITION
Undoubtedly,
the best way to learn to write is by doing it yourself under the guidance is by
doing it yourself under the guidance of our expert tutors in fact, these hands
on experience is essential to develop your writing skills. This is why in your
works, we will give you plenty of real-life writing to do. We will advice you,
as needed on your style, the subject matter, the presentation, grammar or
anything else that matters. You will be told how to improve your work – It
improvement is necessary and how to avoid the common errors and mistakes that
so many beginners make. We will give you constructive comment and will help you
to be objective and realistic in your approach to your work. At the same time
they will provide motivation and encouragement.
Your
tuition is in our opinion, the most important part of your course. It is, in
fact, just like having private lessons all to yourself.
But
that is not all the course has been designed so that your study path is
flexible to your own requirements and circumstances. You can study at your own
speed. You can give attention to a particular subject if you wish. In other
words, We do our very best to ensure
that the personal guidance and the writing practice you have, give your every
possible chance to become a creative writer.
SELLING YOUR WRITING
One
of the biggest problems new writers face is where and how to sell their work.
At this stage, do not let this worry you. As we have already said, there is a
huge potential market waiting for you. We will show you exactly what to do and
how to do it. It doesn’t matter where you live when selling your work, but to
have the best chance of success, it is important that you approach each market
professionally so we make this part of your tuition just as thorough as the
writing instruction itself. We are as keen to see your writing published.
Here,
we will teach you the secrets that the professionals use where to find markets,
how to fully exploit your ideas and even how to sell your own work in several
different markets at once. You will also learn how to deal with editors and
publishers so that your writing has the best possible chance of being accepted.
Once
your writing reaches publishable standard, then you should have no difficulty
in selling it, follow our advice carefully, do everything we ask of you, and we
are confident that soon you will get the best from our courses.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
We
can do a lot to help you, but we cannot do it all for you. In fact, the major
contribution must come from you, so let’s look at the input required from you.
In addition, to your creative talent, you also need enthusiasm and
perseverance. But you do not need to be either particularly gifted or very
clever.
There
are many otherwise ordinary people, from ordinary backgrounds, who with
determination and perseverance have had a lot of fun, enjoyment and extra money
from their writing.
YOUR CREATIVE TALENT
In
addition to perseverance, you also need some creative talent and imagination.
Many people have much more creativity in them than they realize, but they are
often unaware of it. So, how do you judge if you have some writing potentials?
A
love of words and literature is a good start, for these are the writer’s stock
in trade. A strong desire to put your thoughts and ideas on paper is a good
sign – for this will give you the necessary motivation to keep writing but
probably the best of all is to try yourself with our help to guide you. We
cannot give you creative ability, but we can help you to make the most of what
you have. We can help you to develop this within a disciplined framework. We
can, in short, give you the technical know-how to fully exploit your creative
talent. We can also stimulate, encourage and nurture your imagination, so that
you are never short of subjects to write about.
When
you know what to look for, you’ll find inspiration all around you. Your work,
your hobbies, your family, your pastimes, your friends and your life itself can
all provide lucrative and stimulating writing materials for you. In other
words, we will show you how to use the world around you – and your life’s
experiences to produce publishable writing. We cannot do the writing for you,
but we can certainly show you how to write, combine your enthusiasm, creative talent
and perseverance with our expertise – and you will have all you need to bring
your writing to a success.
STANDARD OF ENGLISH
REQUIRED
For
many, English is their second language. If English is not your first language,
this should present no problems providing you have a good working knowledge of
the language.
We
consider the minimum level you require is that you should be able to understand
this leaflet or at first reading and be familiar with most of the vocabulary.
It will also be a big help if you are using English regularly in your daily
life. From this, you will probably have acquired a greater proficiency than you
realize. Consequently, there is every chance that your English will be good
enough.
It
is not possible to give you a more precise guide than this until we have seen a
sample of your writing. Our expert tutors will give you any specific advice
that is required. Should your English not be good enough to benefit from the
course, we will tell you and refund all the money you have paid.
Please
note this course is not designed to teach you English except you are a full
student in our school.
THE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE
THAT CAN BRING YOU WRITING SUCCESS
Module
I
Speech
writing
Module
II
Letter
writing
Module
3
Writing
minutes
Module
4
Punctuation
& speaking
Module
5
Composition
writing
Module
6
Essay
writing
Module
7
Article
writing
Module
8
Story
writing
Module
9
Report
writing
Module
10
Summary
writing
Module
11
Writing
a Proposal
Module
12
Writing
a perfect curriculum
Module
13
Business
writing
Module
14
Writing
Biography and Auto Biography
Module
15
Writing
for the Internet
Module
16
Writing
for Radio
Module
17
Writing
for Television
Module
18
Writing
Drama Script
Module
19
Self
Publishing
Module
20
Writing
Press Release
Supplement
Supplement
1
The
Art of Language
Supplement
2
Writing
covering letter
Supplement
3
Writing
a book
Supplement
4
Writing
comics
Supplement
5
Writing
fiction and non-fiction prose
YOUR CERTIFICATES
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A certificate of competence
is awarded to all successful students. You qualify for your certificate as soon
as you have earned your course fee from published writing. This may be near the
beginning of your course, somewhere in the middle or near the end wherever it
is, you can be rightly proud of it, it is, we hope, just the start of much
bigger things to come.
Naturally, we want you to
qualify for your certificate but they are not issued automatically. You have to
earn them by working hard and by regular study. You cannot just buy them from
us so, once you have earned them you can rightly feel very proud of your
achievements.
Certificate of Participation
We also issue out a
certificate of participation to who want to participate in our 4 weeks
(Saturday only) certificate course in creative writing and self publishing.
Interested candidates should contact the Director of Studies for participation.
THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL
HELP YOU
All the following
professional writers have contributed immensely to the writing profession. Some
of them might be of help to you and help you with your creative writing
challenges when contacted. You can get a good idea of the quality step into
writing and how they have been able to be successful over the years. |
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CERTIFICATE OF
PARTICIPATION
4 weeks (Saturday only) Certificate course
in CREATIVE WRITING and PUBLISHING PROFICIENCY
This
is to certify that
Name: CHIEMEKA CHIEDOZIE
Participated in the above
course training session, Ogba, Lagos.
Organised by
The
Writers Training Institute
HOW TO ENROL
Anybody
can enroll on the Writers College comprehensive creative writing course. You do
not need any special qualifications or background and you can start whenever it
suits you. Just complete the enrolment form and send it to us, together with
your fee or deposit, and your course materials will be sent to you straight
away.
So
we now look forward to hearing from you, and hope this is the start of a long
and happy relationship between us.
LOOKING AHEAD
When
your writing is regularly published, you are a professional writer. And you’ll
have achieved something that many people will envy. You’ll be paid for doing
something you love. It is a position that providing your work with us. The
Writers College can help you reach.
We
give you stimulating up-to-date study materials, expert tutors from the media
who will also help to market your work when you become a published writer.
We
know that with the right encouragement, most people are quite capable of
producing good, publishable writing. There are many talented people about who,
until now, have never had the right opportunity to develop her abilities. If
you feel within yourself that you want to be a writer, then we can offer you
both the opportunity and the encouragement to fully exploit your writing
potential. We will in other words help you to capitalized on your creative
ability.
When
you have your first success, it is a wonderful feeling. It is surprising how
just a little success will breed more success. Your confidence will soar and
you will be able to tackle writing challenges that you once thought impossible.
If
you are an imaginative person – prepared to work at you writing – we can help
you to become a successful published writer, you will then be able to earn your
fair share of thousands of Naira monthly or annually in fees and royalties. You
will in short receive the proper financial return, the recognition and personal
satisfaction that your writing deserves.
When
you compare our fees with the potential rewards, we are sure you will agree
that they are very modest. Certainly, we believe that they offer you excellent
value for such a personal service.
If
you truly want to be a writer, there is no time like the present to start. It
will be tragic to do nothing and then look back in a few years’ time and say if
only on the other hand, by enrolling now, you could be seeing your name in
print in only a few short months, so complete the enrolment form and let’s
start working together to help you become a published writer.
Finally,
as the years go by, and you see your ambitions fulfilled, we hope that you will
look back with pleasure to the day you placed your writing career in the hands
of the writers guide courses.
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REASONS WHY YOU CAN ENROL WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE
1. A first class comprehensive course written
by successful professional writers.
2. Caring, constructive help from expert
tutors/writers.
3. You have the course on 1 week for
inspection.
4. N2,500
for each module. Certificate of Competency is issue to students who have
completed our 10 modules from the list and have returned them to us.
5. Help and advice when you need it from our
experienced student Advisory Team.
6. Flexible study programme to suit you.
7. With most of your assignments you will be
writing material which can be submitted for publication.
8. Specialist help on how to sell your writing,
we will give you further advise on this.
9. You can study the course anywhere you are.
All study material is sent to you and are available to you anytime.
10. You are awarded a Certificate of Competence
as soon as you are through with all your modules.
The Writers College. –
Everything you need for writing success.
