This course aims to foster a better understanding of the craft of writing and to instil an appreciation of what goes into producing readable, publishable and engrossing fiction. It encourages the integral first steps towards writing creatively by tapping students' writing potentials to write clearly with imagination. It also exposes students to the beauty of written language and the mechanics of descriptive writing using figurative language and critical thinking skills. Students will explore the creative process through writing, expand and refine vocabulary and style resources, analyse a piece of writing, reinforce process writing, delve into radio play writing and producing a radio drama. This course is defined within the CEFR high B2 to low C1 level.

By the end of the semester, students should be able to:

C01: Compose a weekly journal on your personal blog using accurate language and appropriate content

C02: Analyse and construct a creative piece of writing based on a picture /situation using accurate language and appropriate content

C03: Create an original short story using accurate figurative language and appropriate content

C04: Produce a storyboard, radio drama script, radio drama  and a reflection report

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Cook, T. (2020). Writing Audio Drama: Radio, Film, Theatre and Other Media. Taylor & Francis.

Falcón, L.A. (2020). Write Your Short Story: 101 Ideas for Short Story Writing.

Goodman, R. (2017). The Soul of Creative Writing. Routledge.

Harper, G (2020). Discovering Creative Writing. Multilingual Matters.