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Diploma (Conversion) in Writing for Creative Industries (DCWCI)

Offered by School of Film & Media Studies

Post-Diploma / 1 year / TGS-2022011634

Course Information

There is a rapidly growing demand for writing professionals across various sectors as digital engagement with customers and other stakeholders intensifies. Media job roles such as content marketing specialists, social media managers, digital writers and video content producers are sought after as organisations ramp up key competencies for content creation and publishing on both paid and owned media – be it for video, web, social media or offline platforms.

This course is aimed at reskilling participants with little or no prior experience or formal training in writing to enable them to pivot towards a career in writing. It is also suited to mid-careerists with marketing, advertising, communications, and other media experience who wish to enhance and expand their writing skillset.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:

• be equipped with the knowledge of creative, critical, analytical and technical skill sets in writing.
• understand the importance and demand for content creation and how well-written content can initiate more in-depth conversations via social media to attract and engage audiences and consumers.
• acquire knowledge to embark as a writer in the media sectors of film, television, radio, journalism, marketing, public relations and advertising  as well as across  non-media industries e.g. healthcare, banking, real estate etc.

Course  Schedule

Course Start Date: TBC Application Period: TBC Class Day: Sat Time: 9am to 6pm (inclusive of 1-hour lunch break) Delivery Mode: Hybrid Learning – Face-to-face & Home-based Learning (Asynch) Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certification.

You are required to complete 2 post-diploma certificates within a 2-year validity period to be awarded the Diploma (Conversion) qualification.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should have a Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in any discipline.
• Prior formal training and/or experience specifically in writing is not required.
• Candidates with a good grasp of the English Language are preferred.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Course Fees

SkillsFuture Credit All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course.

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Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

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Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries

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Culminating with a Bachelor of Communications from Curtin University, the Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries is your pathway into a range of Bachelor of Communications streams.

The Bachelor of Communications encourages creativity, versatility and strong visual presentation and communication. It is a dynamic degree that will suit your personal interests and goals, be that in the rapidly expanding world of media and corporate communications; the industry, commerce, education or government sectors; or the creative vision of a design agency.

Admission criteria

Cut-off scores, diploma of arts and creative industries (stage 1), diploma of arts and creative industries (stage 2), minimum english language entry requirements, other notes.

View the full list of entry requirements.

Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.

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Credit for previous study

If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions).

Course Structure

Credits needed to graduate: 400. Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.

Trimester 1

• Academic Research and Writing

Trimester 2

• Academic Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• Studies in Society

Trimester 3

• Web Communications
• Academic and Professional Communications
• Introduction to Screen Practice
• Design Computing

Trimester 4

• Engaging Media
• Culture to Cultures
• Introduction to Print
• Marketing Across Borders

Graduate with a Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries certificate awarded by Curtin College.

Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.

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Diploma in Creative Writing for TV and New Media (DTVM) Singapore Polytechnic

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This course develops and hones student’s ability to find, shape and realise their stories, fine-tuning them into polished messages for print, radio, television and interactive new media platforms. They will: be inspired, find their muse in The Writers‘ Room, the unique space for dreaming and writing. Through master classes, network with seasoned journalists, script writers, filmmakers, animators, comic strip artists and other media professionals from Singapore and around the world; record news, drama, sitcom, reality show or documentary in a studio setting or outdoors. Travel overseas to film a documentary as an assignment. Intern with reputable media networks or related companies; get business savvy through training in media entrepreneurship. It will open the door to a variety of rewarding career options in the fields of TV, video production, journalism, web publishing, telecommunications and other industries requiring online or multimedia communication. They can pursue a career as a media content writer, scriptwriter, sub editor, news correspondent, web journalist, blogger, researcher, assistant producer, assistant director, and educator. They may also choose to pursue degrees in journalism, mass communication, new media communication and other related degrees at local or foreign universities.

Which department am I in?

Full time (3 years).

Expected April, October 2024

School of Communication, Arts and Social Sciences

Singapore Polytechnic,

500 Dover Road,

139651, Singapore

Entry requirements

For international students.

Applicants must have obtained the following qualification: GCE 'O' Levels, relevant Institute of Technical Education Higher NITEC (ITC/CBS) qualifications, or relevant Institute of Technical Education NITEC (NTC2) qualifications (with minimum GCE 'N' Level qualifications). A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. those from Integrated Programme (IP) Schools in Singapore who have completed the equivalent of Sec 4 as well as those who have graduated from IP schools can be considered for admission; eligibility is similar to GCE 'O' level; for those who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the entry requirements are minimum Grade 4 for English (1st Lang) except for Creative Writing for Television and New Media and Media and Communication courses where a Grade 5 (1st Lang) is required, minimum Grade 5 for Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 for relevant subject, overall aggregate should be at least 22 (based on 5 subjects including English, Mathematics and relevant subject); or equivalent qualification. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Singapore. Also they must fulfill the following English language requirements: TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based); or IELTS (International English Language Testing System - overall minimum 6.0; for China qualifications 6.0 is also required for reading and speaking components), or passes English language entrance test.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Writing That Moves: Write Novels That Keep Pages Turning

Write novels with compelling plots. This writing course, on fiction writing, shows how to plot books that hook readers

• Price $19.99
• Duration 1h 33m

The Foundations of Fiction (Writing Mastery)

Become a creative writing master and write killer novels, memoirs, or short stories

• Price $21.99
• Duration 56 lectures, 05:59:14

Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps (Writing Mastery)

Discover the secret storytelling code behind all successful novels and use it to outline, write, or revise your own.

• Price $29.99
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Write Your First Novel

You will learn how to form a basic idea, any idea, into a structure and discipline that will allow you to create, write and complete a fully-realized novel ready to submit for publication. If you have any concerns regarding the protection of your original work

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• Duration Approx. 127 Hours

Creative Writing Course by Wesleyan University.

• Duration Approx. 6 Months to Complete

Advanced Writing

Advanced Writing Course by University of California, Irvine

• Duration Approx 20 Hours

Creative Writing Course by Margaret Atwood

• Duration 3h 43m

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Take Your Writing From Good to Great Course with Jennie Nash

• Duration 7 Video Lessons

Creative Writing Certification

Careers in Writing and Publishing are booming and the demand for trained creative writers currently exceeds supply. If you're interested in enhancing your creative writing and editing abilities, while also gaining a marketable skill, this Creative Writing course is for you.

• Price $49.99
• Duration 11 Lessons

Creative Writing for All (A 10-Day Journaling Challenge)

Creative Writing for All: A 10-Day Journaling Challenge with Emily Gould

• Duration 6 Lessons

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Spread the wings of your students' imagination

Gigis professional development centre offers, certificate of professional practice – creative writing.

Unlock your students’ creativity in a skilled manner, by honing their writing skills. This course aims to impart effective teaching techniques on how to write creatively and see stories of students develop, including those as young as pre-school. It teaches the basics of creative writing like story progressions, sentence structure, useful vocabularies, paragraph organization PLUS useful activities to enhance imaginations. Besides fostering the joy of creative writing in children this course will help you transform into a more creative writer and teacher.

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The invention of writing has been a defining moment in the evolution of human civilization. Writing has been one of the most significant modes of communication available to us for expressing our thoughts, visions, and beliefs with each other. Across the ages of history, as writing evolved as a skill, a man started experimenting with different types of writing materials and tools, and thus developed the many styles of writing. As writing styles continue to evolve, today in the millennial world,  people seemed to be intrigued and fascinated by the new catchword – creative writing. As a result of this, many creative writing courses in Singapore are providing training to make people skilled.

What is Creative Writing?

In simple words, creative writing can be explained as the art of essaying your imaginative thoughts creatively. It is how best one can craft and beautifully play with words or sentences. Some people possess the gift to write what attracts their audience’s attention, while others go through structured courses to pick up the nuances of the trait.

The ideation of any creative writing is inspired by mundane things but its value is enhanced by its presentation style which would makes it stand out. The niche of a creative writer, therefore, dwells in the individual’s ability to uniquely narrate an article as a story while keeping in mind the target audience.

Types of Creative Writing

Creative writing has been around in many forms and styles for quite some time. However, the invention of the typewriter in the late 19 th century gave a boost to the growth of creative writing. Although, in earlier times, poetry was considered one of the first forms of creative writing, however as times evolved and writers were influenced by their immediate surroundings and society, that was eventually reflected in the writing; giving rise to many other forms and styles of creative writing.

Through its journey so far, creative writing has undergone many experimentations, permutations, and combinations; often being subjected to a change in writing material or tools, or style of writing. For a considerable time in the past, people were used to the comfort of using paper as the most useful material for writing, until the internet came knocking.

Now, with the boom in the internet and technology, the art of creative writing has reached out to a new platform, with a diverse range of areas where writing skills are required to increase the target audience base to more successful careers for creative writers as akin to a decade ago.

Even though there has been an upsurge in the creative writing market due to the internet, there are still some writing styles from the past which are still in vogue. Only the look and feel have changed since we are used to reading them from an online platform rather than a copy or a book.

Let Us Understand the Types of Writing That Are Predominantly Trending in Creative Writing.

1. Poetry Writing

This has been one of the oldest forms of creative writing styles. It will not be out of place to consider this as the foundation of most of the writing styles that are in use today. Most of the writing from history discusses epics being written in rhythmic verses describing a story or anecdote of that era. It is still holding on to its fort despite stiff competition from new emerging styles of writing.

2. Fiction Writing

This style of writing mostly deals with composing imaginative narratives which may or may not have any factual bearing on the real world. In this, the writer conveys his viewpoint to the audience by creating a web of words around a pseudo-real world. This genre of writing has many varied types depending on the structure, format, or number of words such as novels, short stories, screenwriting, etc.

3. Non-fiction Writing

In contrast, non-fiction is a more generalized form of writing which includes any written content that does not have any imaginative narrative to it. They are mostly rooted in the assumption of hard facts. Often the such type of style can be written for informative or instructional benefit. Being a fact-based writing style, these can be presented either objectively or subjectively in various literary types such as educational books on various subjects, biographies, academic papers, journal articles, etc.

In the last few years, another offshoot of this style that is gaining momentum is creative non-fiction writing, which is written on the same premise of factually accurate information as non-fiction writing. But it is different in the sense that here writer projects the same information in a more dramatized way as if narrating a story to the reader.

Thus, this uses the creativity of crafting the article from fiction writing while sticking to the baseline of using hard facts as in usual non-fiction writing. Most biographies, news articles, editorial columns, magazine articles, personal essays, diary writing, memoirs, etc. come under this style of writing.

4. Screenwriting

Also known as scriptwriting, this form of writing is very similar to friction writing, especially when writing a novel. But the only addition is here the entire story is divided into different sub-structures describing more in-depth the characters, the environment, and the plot. The narratives are also in direct speech with dialogues mentioning the conversations between the different characters as well as their expressions being tagged here. Due to the detailed structure of this writing, it is mostly used in movies, theatre acts, plays, television dramas, or web series.

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Apart From the Aforementioned List, Some of the More Trending Writing Styles That Have Been Predominantly in Use in the Business World Are Listed Below.

1. Content Writing

Nowadays, since the internet has become an integral part of our lives, companies have started using the internet for their marketing practices to penetrate the lives of their customers. Hence, most companies have replaced their regular advertising & marketing practices with digital marketing methods, which has become the new norm in the corporate world.

There are various attributes of digital marketing, one of which is content writing. With the world shrinking to the size of a smartphone, consumers have been more aware and conscious than ever before. Therefore, content is the only niche that can be used by corporate big-wigs to allure customers. Going by the famous saying Content is King,  it has become essential to drive marketing and advertising with good content.

Hence, the need for content writers across various industries has been on the rise. Broadly understood as content writing, there are a variety of sub-categories that are unfolded under content writing such as press releases, copywriting, report writing, social media content, SEO content, business writing like sales proposals, memos, reports, and other web content articles.

Singapore’s market has been booming with opportunities for writers. One can check on creative writing courses in Singapore who is aspiring for a lucrative job in the content writing industry.

2. Blogging

Initially, blogging started as an online diary entry open for the public to read and comment on. With passing years, it has changed styles from informal to semi-formal and has been used not only for individuals posting personal information but also by companies sharing business information.

The range of information found on a blog ranges from travelogues, food journals, restaurant reviews, recommendations on skincare and beauty products, expert opinions on appliances or cars, how-to listicles on mundane things around the house, milestone information for mom to be’s and first-time mothers, and so on.

There are many more niche topics covered across various blogs and the number is ever-increasing. The market has been in high demand for bloggers these days as companies tend to hire them for managing their business blog posts. Hence, this is the right time for anyone interested in this field to pursue creative writing courses in Singapore and try their luck in the job market.

Career Choices in Creative Writing

With the diversity in opportunities present for creative writers, there has been a surge in career opportunities being offered for creative writing courses in Singapore. The wide variations in positions available for a creative writer in Singapore span across industries and verticals. For better appreciation of the roles predominant in the job market is offered to individuals who have completed creative writing courses in Singapore varies through an array of positions like:

• Creative Content Writer,
• Content Writer In Beauty Industry,
• Copywriter ,
• Technical Writer,
• Social Media Marketing ,
• Curriculum Developer (Mathematics),
• Digital Marketing Associate (Performance Marketing),
• Marketing Executive (Content Writer),
• Social Media Copywriter,
• Creative Copywriter,
• Creative Digital Content Executive,
• Marketing & Content Writer,
• Communication Executive (Content Writer),
• Social Media Content Writer,
• Contract Blog Writer,
• Creative Contents Creator ( Research Writer),
• Content Writer.

Apart from the list of roles mentioned, there is also a volley of freelance creative writers in Singapore actively pursuing their careers and profession in this field. Having understood the what and why of creative writing, let us dig deep to understand the how of the subject and from where to get the required knowledge.

Creative Writing Courses in Singapore

Singapore is a global hub for many multinational companies indulging in cut-throat competition across the marketplace. Amidst such high valued competitive market, there is bound to be a wide buffet of career choices to pick from. But more than that, one must do thorough research and be meticulous enough to pick up the right skills required to pursue your aspirational career choice or land a position in your dream company.

By now the reader must have had a fair idea of the huge potential for creative writers in the job market in Singapore. Many world-class institutes are offering creative writing courses in Singapore. The courses range from a long-term bachelor’s degree to a short diploma course or 2-day workshop. Let us look at the options given below and understand in-depth the different creative writing courses in Singapore, their prerequisites, and other details.

1. IIM Skills

IIM Skills has been one of the pioneers in providing quality-oriented writing skills along with hands-on experience in the form of an excellent course along with a 3-month internship, where the learner gets a chance to write for reputed news portals and other renowned platforms in the market.

They also lend a helping hand for placements. In short, they take care of the learners from end to end, right from the time of admission until the learner is confident to be on his own, either as a freelancer or in pursuing a career in writing. Their Content Writing Course is an excellent choice for learners to learn a variety of writing skills.

Unlike many other online institutes selling content writing courses, this one tops the list for many reasons, such as personal attention to each learner by the trainers through live-interactive online sessions, quick to address the issues faced by learners, trying to make the course interactive and easy to understand so that irrespective of the background of the learner everyone can find a constructive takeaway from the course.

The course has structured modules that are unmatched by other competitors in the industry. The institute has trained around 6000+ students across the globe and the numbers are still rising as you read this article. The institute promises lifetime access to its learners. For more details regarding the course, please visit their course landing page.

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2. Creative Writing, NTU

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the finest universities in Singapore offering world-class teaching on various subjects. Their creative writing course is considered to be one of the best on-campus curricula among creative writing courses in Singapore. The university offers creative writing courses for undergraduate and graduate programs. The USP of these courses is being handled by accomplished and established writers who have authored and published a considerable number of books to their fame.

The Two Courses Offered:

• Minor in Creative Writing

This course is available for any undergraduate student who is passionate about pursuing an interest in creative writing. To complete the course, one needs to undergo five courses comprising one compulsory paper and four electives. The course includes regular assessments and offers students a chance to attend a workshop on creative writing which would further widen their horizons on the subject.

• Graduate Programs in Creative Writing

This comprises of Master of Arts degree in English and a Ph.D. in English, both of which require a subsequent number of courses to complete along with a presentation of a thesis with a stipulated number of words as mentioned in the guidelines.

3. Asia Creative Writing Programme

This is a one-of-its-kind program run by the National Arts Council in collaboration with Scholl of Humanities, Nanyang Technical University. The USP of the program is spearheaded and led by visiting writers across the globe who handhold the learners through the requisite skills and practical knowledge required for becoming ace creative writers.

This program intends to nurture writers at different stages of their career paths. The team of experts assists the students with the most updated creative writing techniques so that they can find the process easy and interesting. If you are struggling with writing and crafting unique ideas then you should give this course a try.

4. Lasalle College of Arts, Singapore

This is a 1.5-year full-time program, offered by Lasalle College of Arts, Singapore. The USP of the course is its holistic curriculum structure, amalgamating all forms of creative writing into the curriculum to give the confidence and the necessary skills to the learner to be ready to publish their first book or first article even before they finish the course.

This 1.5-year long program trains you in the in-depth of each writing genre to make you a professional writer. At the end of the program, will be ready to call yourself a successful author as they make sure to nurture the abilities of each writer in every possible way. No doubt, it is one of the best creative writing courses in Singapore.

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5. Coursera

This site provides a wide array of courses related to creative writing from different universities ranging from beginner level to professional level. Many of the courses are free and some are paid as well. All the courses are self-paced and can be completed at the convenience of the learner. All courses require assessments to be complimented for earning the completion certificate.

Similar to Coursera, this platform also provides a variety of lessons on creative writing, being offered by different universities. All courses are self-paced with the requirement of completing assessments to earn the completion certificate. This platform offers various courses on writing hosted by different authors.

The best part of the platform is all the courses touch upon important aspects of the subject yet videos are of short duration and hence the entire course could be completed within a week. All courses are self-paced and provide excellent training. A number of students enroll in their courses every month to get an overview of their domains. You can also become a skilled writer by enrolling in their courses.

7. Henry Harvin

This is the next best choice for pursuing a course in content writing.  The institute offers a variety of courses apart from content writing. Their content writing course is considered the next best option in the industry. The institute promises to giveaway 9 courses clubbed into the structure of this single course.

They teach around 30 types of content writing styles along with two-way live sessions, Bootcamp, internships, and projects for practical experience. The institute assures learners of 1-year placement assistance support after the end of the course. Apart from this, the institute also provides various add-on tools and software to the learners.

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Tips to Become a Good Creative Writer

Try to explore and find your writing style.

Once you have decided on your writing style, think about what you would like to write.

Get into a habit of freewriting. Set up a schedule to write a few lines daily. Once you get yourself into the habit of writing, after some time, writing will come naturally to you.

Start your day by writing clear and simple sentences which are precise as well as easy to understand. O. Practice the habit of writing paragraphs of at least 10-15 lines in one go. Likewise, keep pushing your limits until you can write at least 2-3 pages in a day.

Tip: You can start by maintaining  a journal mentioning all the happenings throughout the day

Once you get comfortable and habituated with the art of writing daily, now you can focus on writing something in your chosen genre or writing style. You may either do some reading of other authors writing the same style for some inspiration before starting your ideation or start right away if you are already very creative.

While working on your writing, there might be a situation when you face writer’s block and are not able to think of anything creative. This is a normal phenomenon every writer goes through and you’re not alone in this. To help you cope with this, you must get yourself enrolled in forums or communities where like-minded people with similar interests meet, discuss, and help each other out.

One essential thing to remember is, that for being a good writer, one must not stop being imaginative in creating the craft. Hence, keep reading different genres and different authors to stir up your creativity, but also learn to explore your environment and take cues from it to put that into your writing.

In case you find it difficult to start your journey, do not worry. There are various creative writing courses in Singapore. You can select from any one of the courses mentioned in this article depending on your time, budget, and comfort.

The above information gives a detailed review of the creative writing courses in Singapore focusing on learners aspiring for a career in the field. These are the best courses for people who would want to go through proper training for a better understanding of the subject or to take up creative writing as a hobby.

1. What are the basics needed to become a creative writer?

The basic prerequisite to becoming a creative writer is to have the passion to become one. Other skills which could be of help like good communication skills, better grammar and sentence formation, creative ideation of a situation, etc. People who are not very good with their writing skills but are passionate to be creative writers can take up a course on the subject and start their journey as a writer.

2. Can I become a creative writer by taking up creative writing courses in Singapore?

Most creative writing courses in Singapore are conducted by experts in the subject and are prepared in a structured way to provide the learner with the requisite knowledge to brush their skills, prepare them better with observation and ideation skills, deal with writer’s block, provide hands-on experience on the subject, etc. Hence, taking up a course to follow your passion is highly advisable.

3. What are the career options for a creative writer?

There are a variety of career opportunities for a creative writer like content writing, copywriting, technical writing services, writing for publishing houses, public relations agencies, advertising agencies, marketing companies, blogging, screenwriting, etc. One can also aspire to become a freelance creative writer.

4. Are there any good institutes offering creative writing courses in Singapore?

The present article discusses in detail offline as well as online institutes of repute, offering creative writing courses in Singapore. Although, IIM Skills is the best choice one can make for skill development.

5. How much is the starting salary for creative writers in Singapore?

The income of a creative writer in Singapore ranges from a minimum salary of 3,030 SGD per month to a maximum of 8,480 SGD per month, depending on the particular job profile.

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The easiest way to express oneself is through writing. the earlier tools for expression were voice, facial expressions, and body postures. it is believed that writing was developed about 5500 years ago in iraq. we, humans, are evolving over time. in today’s world, writing is considered the most essential tool to communicate, express, learn, explore, understand, etc. one single poem can touch millions of hearts. one article can reach thousands of eyes. such is the power of writing that it can create something unimaginable. there are different types of writing styles. creative writing is one of the most looked after. well, for me, creative writing is a decorative way of expressing thoughts. before we go through the details of creative writing courses in singapore, let us see what is creative writing in detail..

About Creative Writing

Creative writing starts with imagination. As imagination has no boundaries so does creative writing is boundaryless. Writing such as technical, formal, research, and legal is based on facts, so there are restrictions. You cannot use imaginative language, in facts whereas, there are no norms to be followed in creative writing.

Your perspective in creative writing is the most unique thing and that’s why your writing stands out as the most unique. Some use creative writing as a tool to vent their thoughts while some use it to journal their day-to-day experiences.

Creative Writing Courses in Singapore Help Every Age

Creative writing helps everyone in one or the other way. From children to old age people, anyone can utilize the benefits of writing and make their life more meaningful.

Children may go through the processing of many thoughts. They may not know what would help them and what would not. But, insisting they write daily might help them in many ways. A child may feel insecure about sharing his thoughts and this may create anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression are difficult to overcome.

Imagining creatively and writing down the thoughts that come to his mind, a child can learn to boost his confidence and overcome anxiety and depression. Creative writing also helps his imagination power to grow. Creative writing courses in Singapore help children achieve their skills in writing.

Young Generation:

Everyone is busy out there doing jobs, businesses, daily work, etc. No one gets the time to relax and feel calm. As a way to relax your mind and be calm, you can write a daily journal. Daily journal means to report the occurrence of events on a daily basis and learn from them. This helps in understanding what is happening in your life and also makes you feel relaxed by rearranging those thoughts which are going random.

Old Generation:

Old age comes with its own perks. You may have retired from your work. Your health may not support you. All your kids and grandkids might be busy doing their work. This may make you feel lonely and make it hard to continue your life. In order to make yourself busy and to keep your mind fresh to enjoy life, you can do creative writing consistently on a daily basis. This helps you to keep your mind occupied feel less distressed and let you understand a new phase of life.

Types of Creative Writing

Poetry writing:.

Poetry writing is an art. It is like music that comes with a flow and rhythm. A poem uses a short number of words with larger and deeper meanings. Below is an example of a few lines from the poem Middle Passage by Robert Hayden.

“8 bells. I cannot sleep, for I am sick

with fear, but writing eases fear a little

since still my eyes can see these words take shape

upon the page & so I write, as one

would turn to exorcism. 4 days scudding,

but now the sea is calm again. Misfortune

follows in our wake like sharks (our grinning

tutelary gods).”

From these lines, one can deduce different meanings and perspectives. How Robert explains writing eases his fears in just a few lines.

Novel Writing:

This is the favorite thing that most writers love to do. Writing a novel and publishing it in your name and receiving a bestseller award is what writers love to do. But writing a Novel is not an easy thing to do. It requires many skills like imagination, vocabulary, character development, good story, etc. This type of creative writing is the most loved one. The greatest authors of all time are Leo Tolstoy, William Shakespeare, James Joyce, and many more. You can read their writing and get inspired by how to write.

Daily Journal Writing:

This type of creative writing includes writing the occurrence of the events daily. If you are going through a tough phase in life and don’t know what to do and whom to tell, then you can start writing a daily journal. It is best to exercise to express your feelings and let the negativity inside you go from within you. You can write about 250 to 500 words daily. There is no specific format for writing the daily journal. Whatever comes to your mind, you can note it down. This can also be a learning exercise for you.

Playwriting :

Playwriting is intended to be used in theatres. Playwriting is focused on character development so that there is one protagonist and antagonist. Having two opposite characters makes the play more interesting for the audience. While writing a play one has to keep theatre in his mind. The special effects used in theatre, the entry, and exit of actors, and the costumes according to the character all are necessary from a playwriting point of view.

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Scriptwriting :

Scriptwriting is similar to playwriting. The difference between scriptwriting and playwriting is scriptwriting is written for movies and television shows and playwriting is written for theatre. Everything else remains the same. Scriptwriting demands character development and an interesting story as in playwriting.

Fiction Writing :

Fiction writing is based on plot, character, and meaning by the writer’s imagination. Fiction writing is utilized on Television, in Plays, Movies, etc. The best authors for fiction writing are J K Rowling, Stephen King, and Ernest Hemingway.

Non-Fiction Writing:

In this type of writing, there is a slight difference from fiction writing. Nonfiction writing consists of real events and not the imagination of the writer

How to Become a Creative Writer?

Becoming a creative writer is not complicated anymore. You can become one with a few steps that can be followed. Creative writing courses in Singapore

Step 1: Be an Intense Reader:

There is one simple formula to write “Read and write a lot”. You must read on various topics to write a lot. The more you read, the more ideas are generated in your mind. The more ideas you have in your mind, the more you can write about them. It is a simple but very effective way to write.

Step 2: Read on Various Topics and Find Your Niche:

Reading on various topics will help you to understand different writing styles and genres. This will help you to decide your own niche and find the key interest topics that you want to write on.

Step 3: Write Short but Write Consistently:

Don’t start writing to publish long stories initially. Start small but be consistent. You can write as many as 100 words per day. But write daily. You can publish your book once you know how to write short and become an expert at it.

Step 4: Start Writing for Your Audience:

Every time you write, start thinking about the audience you are writing for. You are writing for someone who must understand your writing. Your writing will have no use if it is not helping someone. Build your audience and help them.

Step 5: Complete Courses on Writing:

Do creative courses from a good institute and you will be in connection with other fellow writers. You can also join communities and forums to build your network with writers. This will help you to understand different writing styles and their way of thinking. Discussions on forums will help you to observe where you are. There are reputed institutes providing creative writing courses in Singapore.

Step 6: Don’t Stop Even if Your Idea is Bad:

While writing you may feel sometimes that the idea is bad. Don’t stop there due to fear of judgment. Keep on writing and you will come up with different new ideas. Once you get used to producing new different ideas no one can stop you from becoming an expert creative writer.

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Advantages of Creative Writing

Creative writing always gives you more benefits. Creative writing is one that includes various types of genres. You can write poems with your own personal experience. Creative writing courses in Singapore have good advantages. The process of writing daily is in the auto mode of self-development. If you are consistent in writing daily your auto mode of self-development is activated and your imagination is organized.

Helps in Reducing Stress:

If lots of thoughts are running in your mind and it is difficult to control them, then start writing. You will see that thoughts go away and you become organized in your thoughts and start doing what is more important to you.

You Start Learning:

When you start writing, you start reading about many things. This helps you in the learning process. Your curiosity increases about new things and you see that unexplored phase of your life.

Building Confidence:

When you work on your thoughts you become clear in your mind about your abilities. This boosts your confidence and your ability to think more clearly increases.

Improved Communication:

Your communication improves with the addition of your vocabulary. Communication is essential to convey your idea in all areas. Improvement in communication makes your relations good and at the same time, it works in office work also.

Better Understanding:

Understanding things become better and your mind works more when you understand something better. Through creative writing, you understand others’ points of view which helps you to empathize with them.

Creative Writing Courses in Singapore

1. iim skills.

IIM SKILLS is known for its educational courses and has a good reputation. It was founded in the year 2015 and has trained students from all over the world. They provide online live courses that allow the students to interact with the trainers to make learning fun and interactive. They have an extremely designed content writing course which is the most opted writing course on the online platform. The course has multiple benefits, let’s talk about them in detail below.

Course Name: Content Writing  Course

It is considered one of the well-known institutes in writing careers. You will get a chance to publish your first press release on Online News Portal. There are 4 weeks of Live online classes with 30 hours of training. This 30 hours of training includes 16 hours of lectures and 14 hours of internship sessions. The certificate is provided by IIM SKILLS and prepares you for the USA’s HubSpot certification.

They provide you with a detailed understanding of what are the types of writing. The course consists of 3 months of guaranteed internship. You can launch your own writing agency after learning this course. You can write your first blog for platforms like “Times Of India”. You will be able to publish your first E-book on Kindle and Google Books.

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2. Writing Samurai

This was founded by Jerry Lee. He is also the director of the Grade Solution Learning Center. He has specialized in teaching English and Creative writing. This website is focused on letting children learn how to write. There are useful resources available online for students to learn. Jerry Lee has a different methodology to teach students.

This method of teaching is fun oriented and his institute has taken more than 10000+ students in online classes. There are various writing tips available on his blog. Jerry Lee has been awarded the Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Writing Samurai donates parts of its proceeds to Children Cancer Foundation, ST School Pocket Money Fund, Trybe, and Beyond Social Services.

Website : https://writingsamurai.com/

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3. British Council

This institute is known for 75 years of experience in delivering English language Education. They have highly professional and experienced teachers. They give the learning experience in a different way. They have a team of over 100 well-qualified teachers. This is one of the oldest institutes providing creative writing courses in Singapore. Their creative writing course is truly a perfect choice for the person who wants to develop effective creative writing skills. You can trust British Council in building a strong base and sharpen your imagination and writing abilities.

Website : https://www.britishcouncil.sg/

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4. Writers Studio

This institute was started in 2012. Having 10 years of experience in teaching English and Creative Writing skills, this institute has different kinds of creative writing courses for different age groups of children. This institute was founded by Mrs. Goh who has 22 years of experience in teaching the English language.

The courses can be customized according to your requirement. They also provide courses that help learners grab different writing genres with effective practices. You can reach their website and enroll yourself in the courses that are divided into micro subjects for better understanding. You can choose any of them depending upon your area of interest

Website :  https://www.writerstudio.com.sg/

Frequently  Asked Questions- FAQs

1. why should we opt for creative writing courses in singapore.

Creative writing is an art. Those who are interested in writing but are not sure what subject they should write about can try creative writing courses in Singapore. In this course, you are made to write on various subjects which makes you understand different fields and different writing styles. From this practice, you can decide whether or not you should go for creative writing as your career or as a freelance writer or leave it. We have a lot of options available in creative writing courses in Singapore.

2. Can I go for writing a Novel directly?

You can go for writing novels directly if you have good experience in writing. But if you are not an experienced writer and want to write a novel then we would suggest learning how to write it from this course.

3. Are these creative writing courses in Singapore available only for kids?

There are few institutes that are interested to teach only kids. But there are also other institutes to teach adults. You will have to search according to individual institutes if they are providing courses only for kids or only for adults or for both. You can inquire about these institutes and take your call accordingly.

4. What is the kind of job I will be able to do after creative writing courses in Singapore ?

Creating writing courses in Singapore helps in developing various skills which make you job-ready. The skills developed are reading and understanding various topics, comprehending, writing, etc. These skills are utilized in various industries and you can do jobs like Lexicographer, Advertising copywriter, Editorial Assistant, Creative Director, Content Writer, etc

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Many creative writing programs supplement classroom instruction with interactive hands-on events, so students can see writing in action. Students are encouraged to attend theater performances, poetry readings, film screenings and prose performances throughout the surrounding community.

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A novel writing course with bestselling author Alice Clark-Platts. In eight classes, plot out the novel you have always wanted to write. Learn about structure and pace and the key elements of drama and storytelling. 

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Aside from her writing career, Alice has a background as a human rights litigator, having worked on notable cases involving Winnie Mandela and the rapper, Snoop Dogg. She also founded The Singapore Writers' Group and regularly conducts writing workshops, sharing her expertise in creative and non-fiction writing.

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