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Our Fiction Writing Course is perfect for beginners with the creativity to write fictional stories. With our expert designed video modules,you will obtain a solid guidelines with essential skills to weave captivating tales, making a lasting impact in the literary realm. Join us to learn from best in the industry! Embark on a successful career journey in the field of fiction writing!
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course modules
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Understand the characters while writing
- Know plotting and story construction
- Understand theme, templates and outlining
- Learn punctuation, grammar and some basic writing rules
- Know scene structure, exposition, and story rules
- Learn editing, re-writing and polishing
- Understand finishing, submission, and publication
Fiction Writing Course Overview
Are you an aspiring fiction writer? Then this CPD-accredited fiction writing course is beneficial for you for an incredibly rewarding and exciting journey. Our course will help you understand the term ‘genre fiction’, preparing you with major elements that successful authors use to create their plots and characters, as well as how to use punctuation, grammar and some basic writing rules.
Our comprehensive Creative Writing Course is your all-in-one guide to becoming a proficient fiction writer, enabling you to master scene structure, exposition, and story rules, along with chapter structure and vision You will also learn the art of generating new ideas and turning them into fiction. As this course progresses, you will gain a broad knowledge of fast writing without fear of censure, editing, re-writing and more essential concepts.
By the end of the Creative Writing Workshop course, you will be adept in idea generation and understanding what it means to be a writer. If you want to to learn the art of crafting compelling stories, then this Short Story Writing Course is a great way to start.
Fiction Writing Course Details

CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Moreover, many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this Online Fiction Writing Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Fiction Writing Certificate Course
- Part 1 – Getting Ideas and How to Develop Them
- Part 2 – Inspiration and Finding the Time
- What It Means to Be a Writer
- Characters
- Plotting and Story Construction
- Theme, Templates & Outlining
- Show Don’t Tell
- Punctuation, Grammar and Some Basic Writing Rules
- Scene Structure, Exposition and Story Rules
- Chapter Structure, Vision and Focus
- Fast Writing Without Fear or Censure
- Editing, Re-writing & Polishing
- Finishing, Submission & Publication
Our interactive Creative Writing Course is suitable for those who want to understand characters, themes, templates, and outlines in-depth, or individuals who wish to advance their career in fictional writing through an expert training and obtain CPD hours.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Online Fiction Writing Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
The Creative Writing Workshop course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Creative Writing Course MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Besides, it will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the Online Fiction Writing Course MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
Google Reviews
4.9 Stars | 17 Reviews

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Mastering Fiction Fundamentals
The Course is excellent for mastering the fundamentals of fiction, providing invaluable insights into crafting engaging stories.
Amelia Campbell
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Inspiring Creative Storytelling
This course inspires creative storytelling by offering strategies and techniques that help writers develop compelling narratives.
Thomas Wheeler
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Cultivating Narrative Skills
Cultivate your narrative skills with the Course, which provides a structured approach to enhance your writing abilities.
Anthony North
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Unlocking Imagination Potential
Unlock the potential of your imagination through this course, designed to expand creative horizons and storytelling capabilities.
Emma Fisher
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Perfect for Aspiring Novelists
Perfect for aspiring novelists, the Course offers comprehensive guidance on building intricate plots and characters.
Erin O'Connor
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Beginner-Friendly Writing Approach
With its beginner-friendly writing approach, this course is ideal for newcomers looking to delve into the world of fiction writing.
Brooke Andrews
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Recommended for Creative Writers
Highly recommended for creative writers, the course equips participants with the techniques needed to bring their stories to life.
Isabel Blackburn
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Practical Fiction Techniques
Learn practical fiction techniques with this course, focusing on developing engaging and immersive storylines.
Kieran Pearson
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Elevating Literary Skills
Elevate your literary skills through the Course, which offers a deep dive into the art of crafting fiction.
Madison Bird
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Structured Learning Journey
Enjoy a structured learning journey that guides you through the essentials of creating memorable fiction narratives.
Isobel Hale
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Essential for Story Development
This course is essential for story development, providing tools and methods to enhance plot and character creation.
Mollie Owen
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Innovative Writing Exercises
Discover innovative writing exercises that inspire creativity and improve your ability to craft fiction.
Rosie Hayes
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Building Confidence in Fiction
Build confidence in your fiction writing with this course, which encourages exploration and development of a unique writing style.
Leon McDonald
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Empowering Creative Expression
Empower your creative expression with insights from the Course, shaping both your storytelling and narrative skills.
Dominic Harper
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Inspiring Literary Exploration
Inspire your literary exploration with this course, offering an engaging experience in creating captivating fiction.
Harvey Slater
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Crafting Unique Stories
The Course helps in crafting unique stories by teaching techniques that enhance creativity and originality.
Alex Ashton
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Comprehensive Writing Experience
Experience comprehensive writing instruction that covers all aspects of fiction writing, from idea generation to story completion.
Amelia Hargreaves


Amelia Campbell
The Course is excellent for mastering the fundamentals of fiction, providing invaluable insights into crafting engaging stories.

Thomas Wheeler
This course inspires creative storytelling by offering strategies and techniques that help writers develop compelling narratives.

Anthony North
Cultivate your narrative skills with the Course, which provides a structured approach to enhance your writing abilities.

Emma Fisher
Unlock the potential of your imagination through this course, designed to expand creative horizons and storytelling capabilities.

Erin O'Connor
Perfect for aspiring novelists, the Course offers comprehensive guidance on building intricate plots and characters.


Brooke Andrews
With its beginner-friendly writing approach, this course is ideal for newcomers looking to delve into the world of fiction writing.

Isabel Blackburn
Highly recommended for creative writers, the course equips participants with the techniques needed to bring their stories to life.

Kieran Pearson
Learn practical fiction techniques with this course, focusing on developing engaging and immersive storylines.

Madison Bird
Elevate your literary skills through the Course, which offers a deep dive into the art of crafting fiction.

Isobel Hale
Enjoy a structured learning journey that guides you through the essentials of creating memorable fiction narratives.

Mollie Owen
This course is essential for story development, providing tools and methods to enhance plot and character creation.

Rosie Hayes
Discover innovative writing exercises that inspire creativity and improve your ability to craft fiction.

Leon McDonald
Build confidence in your fiction writing with this course, which encourages exploration and development of a unique writing style.

Dominic Harper
Empower your creative expression with insights from the Course, shaping both your storytelling and narrative skills.

Harvey Slater
Inspire your literary exploration with this course, offering an engaging experience in creating captivating fiction.

Alex Ashton
The Course helps in crafting unique stories by teaching techniques that enhance creativity and originality.


Amelia Hargreaves
Experience comprehensive writing instruction that covers all aspects of fiction writing, from idea generation to story completion.

FAQs
Writing fiction is a mysterious feat that can feel challenging without some good advice and a few writing rules to guide you. The truth is, there are no truly secure rules of writing—although there are plenty of useful guidelines.
First-time writers often opt for the third-person perspective in their short stories or novels. However, choosing the first-person point of view can effectively engage your readers and immerse them in your character's thoughts and experiences.
Have you ever considered the impact of self-help books? Despite romance being the best-selling fiction genre, self-help books hold a significant place as one of the most popular nonfiction genres.
The market for fiction books is massive, with an abundance of demand. As a new author, you can compete head-to-head with the big publishers.
First-time authors can expect to receive an advance of between £5,000 and £10,000 for a debut novel in the UK. However, it's important to note that advances can vary widely, ranging from as little as £1,000 to as much as £50,000 or more, depending on the book's potential commercial success.
The Fiction Writing Course is typically delivered online through our Lead Academy's learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
This Creative Writing Course is accredited by CPD UK, which employers and professional organisations across the globe recognise. Upon completing this course, the chances of getting a job will increase with such qualifications as it will serve an additional merit to your profile.
Yes, you will get the course materials while doing the Online Fiction Writing Course. The instructor will send the materials as necessary as the lecture videos. However, you must pay a minimal amount for the course materials.
For a CPD-accredited PDF certificate, it will take 24 hours; however, for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days.
Surely! You can access any Lead Academy course from anywhere in the world at any time.
After successfully purchasing the Creative Writing Workshop course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org
There's no need to worry if you didn't pass the exam or didn't get the required score. You can always retake the exam with better preparation.
You can browse our website to discover all the available options and find the perfect one for your career advancement. However, if you want to learn all the secrets to being a successful freelance writer in any genre as well, we recommend you join our Freelance Writing Course and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.