Writing for a Living Creativity & Arts
The National Extension College was set up in 1963 to help widen participation in education and we understand the important contribution we can make during this unprecedented situation. In light of this, we are temporarily reducing the prices on our A level and GCSE courses*.
- GCSEs are reduced to £450 (Online enrolments enter code: NEC450)
- A levels** are reduced to £650 (Online enrolments enter code: NEC650)
- **A level History of Art and A level Further Maths are reduced to £750 (Online enrolments enter code: NEC750)
We encourage you to enrol online where possible applying the voucher codes outlined above. However, if you are looking to enrol on multiple courses, please email or speak to our Course Advice Team for information on our multi-buy discounts.
*Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Would you like to earn a living doing something you love? Our Writing for a Living online course offers inspiration and practical guidance that will help you to turn your passion for writing into a source of income.
If you’re keen to pursue a career that allows you to use your talent for writing – then this course, written by a successful author, offers all knowledge and skills you need to navigate the hurdles on the road to getting your work published.
Our Writing for a Living online course covers practical information and advice on different aspects of becoming a published writer. Supported by an expert tutor, you’ll complete three assignments to evaluate your knowledge as your progress. Along the way you’ll learn about publishing platforms and gain invaluable tips on starting as a freelancer.
This course will help you to prepare for and reflect on embarking on a career in writing and is designed to offer you the best possible chance of seeing your work published!
If you’d like to focus on turning your hobby into a career, love writing and have a way with words, then studying Writing for a Living online at a flexible pace suited to your lifestyle, is the ideal way to turn your passion into pounds!
You’ll start by considering your goals and dreams, followed by an analysis of what type of writing you offer and how this could potentially earn income. Next, you’ll consider potential markets and how to promote yourself effectively. Finally, you’ll reflect on your working methods and how you’ll manage your finances as a freelancer.
Our Writing for a Living online course is ideal if you:
- Have a passion for writing and want to turn your hobby into a career.
- Are starting out as a writer and want to learn the best way to approach your new business.
- Would like to study a practical subject that has potential to generate income!
- Want to boost your confidence in writing and communicating your creative ideas.
Future opportunities
- Studying our Creative Writing or Writing Short Stories courses or English Literature or Language at GCSE, A level or degree level.
- Writing content to pitch to media outlets, or to self publish.
- A wide range of rewarding career paths in areas such as journalism, publishing, theatre, film, copywriting, editing and proofreading.
Unit 1: Identifying your goals and dreams
Unit 2: Analysing what you have to sell
Unit 3: Identifying and establishing a market
Unit 4: Promoting yourself and your work
Unit 5: Your working methods
Unit 6: Freelance finances
Study Writing for a Living with us and benefit from:
- Flexible learning
- Support from a personal tutor by email, phone or Skype
- Any time enrolment
- Assignments with tutor feedback
- Ongoing support from Student Support
- Forums to discuss your course with other students
learn@nec
Choose when and where you access your course, using learn@nec our 24/7 learning platform.
This easy-to-use learning platform includes interactive checkpoints, quizzes and activities to help you evaluate your progress.
Format
- Online learning with support from a personal tutor
Entry requirements
- You will need to have an active interest in writing to benefit from this course
- An ability to read and write in English
Hours
- Complete at your own pace
- Approx. 30 study hours, plus time for completing assignments
Assignments
- 3 assignments
Resources
- No additional set texts required
Requirements
- Internet access
- Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec
Our course fees are open and honest to help you plan for any additional costs.
Your course fee includes:
- Access to learn@nec
- All the course materials you need to complete the course
- Support from a personal tutor for up to six months from your date of enrolment
- Assignment marking
- NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
- Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
- Time planner to help you plan your study timetable
