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Getting a good GCSE creative writing plot going can be difficult, here are some ideas to help you out.
Ahead of your exams, here are a selection of GCSE creative writing ideas and prompts to hopefully provide some inspiration.
Prompt: In an old, dusty attic, a teenager discovers a mysterious pocket watch that doesn’t seem to tell the correct time.
Potential Story Directions:
Prompt: Behind the overgrown ivy in the school's garden, a student finds a door that wasn't there before.
Prompt: A character receives a mysterious message in a bottle on the beach, written in a cryptic language.
Prompt: A night guard at a museum notices that the exhibits come to life after midnight.
Prompt: A pianist discovers an old, unplayed piano in a neglected music room that plays a melody no one seems to recognize.
Each of these prompts offers a starting point for creative exploration, allowing students to develop their storytelling skills in imaginative and engaging ways.
Prompt: Astronauts on a mission to a distant planet encounter a bizarre, otherworldly storm.
Prompt: A teenager suddenly discovers they have a supernatural ability.
Prompt: A story that mirrors a significant real-life experience involving friendship or a pet.
Prompt: A character discovers a way to travel through time.
Prompt: A natural disaster of unprecedented scale threatens humanity.
Prompt: A detective starts investigating a complex and mysterious murder.
Prompt: Modernize a classic fable or story, such as the Boy Who Cried Wolf, in a contemporary setting.
Prompt: Two characters from vastly different worlds fall in love, against all odds.
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Discover what it's like to study the BA (hons) English degree at City, University of London.
This programme allows you to take a range of innovative creative writing modules – including screenwriting and writing for gaming - to complement the study of English writing throughout the world. You will graduate with a wide range of creative and applied professional skills.
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Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept. If your country is not listed please email [email protected] .
We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care, attend a low performing school, live in an area where few students go to university, or are the first generation of their family to enter Higher Education.
Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically up to two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.
Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A Levels and a BTEC qualification.
In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A Level Mathematics at grade B.'
We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.
The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
We welcome Access course applications from 'mature' students. These applicants will be considered on the basis of their own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application, this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.
A typical offer for an Access applicant would be:
The Zimbabwe GCE A Level is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page .
The School Certificate / General Certificate of Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Uzbekistan Certificate of Secondary Education.
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education.
Advanced Certificate in Education (UACE) is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.
Advanced Placements.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the US equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Advanced Placements will typically be applied:
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate Examination)- students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Secondary certificate.
Mathayom Suksa 6 (Senior High School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Senior High School Leaving Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Junior College Diploma
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).
Considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE)
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Polish equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) will typically be applied:
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Korean High School Diploma students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
The National Senior Certificate will be accepted for direct entry to certain undergraduate courses normally
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like-for-like basis.
Polytechnic Diploma students considered for year 1 or year 2 entry on a case-by-case basis depending on subjects taken and CGPA.
Please contact Admissions to confirm your eligibility and the requirements for your course of interest.
Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
The Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-level)
The Attestat o Srednam Obrazov
Diplomă de Bacalaureat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the rquirements for your course of interest.
Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura.
The following A-level equivalences to Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura will typically be applied:
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Thanawaya (General Education Diploma) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (VVO). The exact requirements MAY differ between courses.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Norwegian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Vitnemal will typically be applied:
Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
The Moroccan Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Attestation du Baccalauréat
Titulo Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
The CIE A Level sat in Mauritius is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels sat in the UK.
Advanced Matriculation and Matriculation Certificate Examination are comparable to A Levels with the same grading system as UK A levels.
STPM / UEC.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Malaysian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to STPM will typically be applied:
The following A-level equivalences to UEC will typically be applied:
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Lebanese Baccalaureate - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education.
Thanawaya (Certificate of General Secondary Education) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Senmonshi (vocational degree), Jun-Gakushi (associate degree) and Tanki Daigaku Shuryo Shoshois (Junior College Certificate of Graduation) considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Diploma di Esame di Stato.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Italian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Diploma di Esame di Stato will typically be applied:
Irish Leaving Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Diploma III & IV students considered for year 1 entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Indian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to HSC XII will typically be applied:
Stúdentspróf. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Érettségi. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Hong Kong equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to HKDSE will typically be applied:
Greek Apolytirion. Please note that exact requirements may differ between courses.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Greek equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Greek Apolytirion will typically be applied:
German Abitur.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the German equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Abitur will typically be applied:
French Baccalaureate.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the French equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to French Baccalaureate will typically be applied:
Gümnaasiumi loputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate).
Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Apolytirion. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
The following A-level equivalences to Apolytirion will typically be applied:
Maturalna svjedodzba (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Bachiller Académico/Technico
Senior High School Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Gaokao students with exceptional grades considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Grade 12 high school graduation certificate / diploma. Please note that exact requirements may differ between provinces.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Canadian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Canadian year 12 Diplomas will typically be applied:
The Cameroonian GGCE is normally considered like for like with UK A levels.
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bulgarian equivalent required.
The following A-level equivalences to Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie will typically be applied:
Brunei-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
Botswana National qualifications
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur.
General Secondary Education Certificate.
Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Titulo de Bachiller.
The Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura). Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course. Alternatively, IB, A Levels, or other European system will be considered.
If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.
Please contact the Admissions team for more details.
If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.
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Study in the heart of London, a global hub of literary creativity.
Explore your artistic side and learn how to write fiction and creative non-fiction, and for films, television and games.
Fees and funding, how to apply, english with creative writing ba (hons) degree course overview.
This course is subject to approval for 2025 entry.
This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, media and the creative industries.
Your first year is shared with BA English. Throughout your degree you will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to popular music, comic books to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
By the end of your studies, you will be able to communicate in different professional and critical forms, using the written and spoken word.
You will also develop a set of specialised and applied skills in contemporary forms of creative writing, from short stories and literary journalism to screenplays and game dialogue. You’ll graduate with a compelling portfolio of sample writings.
Develop your own creative and professional skills while immersing yourself in the study of English in this three year-degree.
Year 1: Develop a thorough grounding in reading, writing, academic and creative skills. Encounter a range of texts from around the world, explore how creative writing represents issues like social justice, and develop your own skills in storytelling.
Year2: Take core modules in creative short fiction and screenplay writing. Deepen your understanding of writing in English by choosing from a range of modules focusing on global and English literature, publishing, writing for media and communications, and advertising.
Year 3: Take core modules in writing for gaming and long-form journalism. Choose from a range of options including contemporary approaches to writing in English, media, marketing and publishing. Cap your degree with an optional creative writing project.
As an Undergraduate student you can undertake a period of study abroad whilst completing the programme.
This is possible through the Exchange Programme, a year of study at one of our European and/or international partner universities via a sandwich year, which is undertaken between completing Programme Stage 2 and entering Programme Stage 3, extending the degree to four years.
The resulting degree title awarded would be: BA English with Study Abroad.
We have strong links with Universities such as:
Your modules will be delivered using a combination of:
Lectures will provide you with commentary and explanation of key content areas. Most modules also offer small seminars and workshops, where you can develop your understanding of key texts and ideas through discussion and debate as well as hone your practical and professional skills. This versatility of approach will not only facilitate discussion but allow you to generate your own content, with different readerships, forms and functions in mind.
Your programme will be assessed via a range of coursework and practical assignments, which may include:
To be confirmed
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The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2025/26 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase in the region of 5%.
Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs .
Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. Find out more about additional expenses .
You will graduate with a unique blend of intellectual and creative skills.
Our employability-focused curriculum strongly emphasises the practical application of your skills in a professional context. You’ll have the opportunity to take a work placement module or year, apply for a year’s study abroad, or undertake shorter and intensive work placements.
Delivered through world-class teaching dedicated to enhancing your job prospects, this course prepares you for a range of possible career options, including:
More information on the Careers support available at City is available on our website.
As an English student at City, you will have the opportunity to take a second-year elective module, ‘Work Placement’. You may also apply to take a sandwich year between years two and three of your degree. Our careers team will help you secure a placement in the areas that meet your future ambitions.
Previous students have taken their placements in a wide range of sectors, including:
Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website .
You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the form. The UCAS code for City, University of London is C60 .
Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.
UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.
You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £27.50 application fee.
For enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office
Complete the Admissions enquiry form .
Call: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.
Your application for entry in September 2025 should arrive at UCAS between September 2024 and 31 January 2025. Applications that arrive after 31 January 2025 will be considered only at City's discretion.
Website: www.ucas.com
Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ
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Train for a career in journalism with this hands on degree. Develop the skills you need to become a print, broadcast or online journalist, alongside research and critical thinking skills.
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Duration: 3 years (4 years with placement or study abroad year)
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Terms and Deadlines
Degree and GPA Requirements
Additional standards for international applicants.
For the 2025-2026 academic year
See 2024-2025 requirements instead
Final submission deadline: December 16, 2024
Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.
Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Masters degree: This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.
University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:
A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.
A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:
Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80
Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176
Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115
Additional Information:
Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.
Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.
Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.
Transcripts, letters of recommendation.
Required Essays and Statements
Writing Sample
We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.
Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Academic recommendations preferred. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Essay instructions.
Applicants should submit a sample of critical prose (e.g., a seminar paper, scholarly publication, or excerpt from thesis or other longer work demonstrating familiarity with the conventions of academic research and writing) not to exceed 20 pages.
Personal statements should be 2 pages maximum and should address the applicant's past academic experience, future scholarly goals, and their suitability for graduate study and research in our program.
The résumé (or C.V.) should minimally include the applicant's educational history, work experience, academic experience (including research opportunities or presentations), selected publications, and/or volunteer work.
Applicants must submit representative samples of creative work (for Prose, no more than 30 pages; for Poetry, 5 - 10 poems).
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Your submitted materials will be reviewed once all materials and application fees have been received.
Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.
Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee
International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.
Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
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Learn what creative writing is, how it differs from other kinds of writing, and what types of creative writing exist. Find out how to use literary devices, narrative structure, and imaginative language to evoke emotion and express themes in your writing.
Learn how to prepare for the creative writing element of the English Language GCSE with insider tips and 106 prompts from past papers. Find out the differences between exam boards, question formats, mark schemes and examiner expectations.
Learn about different types of creative writing, such as novels, flash fiction, short stories, personal essays, memoirs, poetry, scripts, plays, and speeches. See examples of famous works in each category and get tips to improve your writing skills.
Explore masterpieces of creative writing across genres and styles, from poetry to fiction, from classic to contemporary. Learn from the examples of Dorianne Laux, Percy Shelley, Leonard Cohen, and more.
A free and open access textbook that teaches the craft of creative writing in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The authors are editors of the North American Review, a prestigious literary magazine, and use examples from its pages to illustrate their points.
Learn about 20 different creative writing examples here with help on how to ger started.
Learn how to write in English with fun and challenging activities that improve your vocabulary, grammar, and creativity. From summarizing stories to playing devil's advocate, these exercises will help you master different skills and genres.
Creative writing is any writing that falls outside of technical, journalistic, or academic writing and tells stories about the human experience. Learn about different types of creative writing, such as fiction, poetry, and memoirs, and how to use techniques like dialogue, metaphors, and point of view to make your writing more imaginative and engaging.
Read two compelling and convincing examples of creative writing by year 11 students who responded to prompts about a person who made a strong impression on them. See how they used descriptive language, imagery and emotion to capture their readers' attention.
Find out how to write creative stories based on pictures, characters, themes and genres for GCSE English Language exams. Explore 25 awesome ideas with examples, links to poems and tips for showing, not telling.
Learn what creative writing is and how to use elements like character, plot, and tone to convey human experience. Explore examples of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and scriptwriting.
Creative writing is original writing that expresses ideas and thoughts in an imaginative way. Learn how it differs from other forms of writing, such as narrative, descriptive, persuasive and expository, and why it can benefit you in various aspects of life.
Learn how to prepare your child for the 11+ creative writing task, which varies across different exams in the UK. Find out what the examiners are looking for, how to choose the best prompt, and get tips and examples for fiction and non-fiction writing.
Showing, Not Telling. 'Show, don't tell' is a golden rule in creative writing. Instead of simply telling the reader what is happening, show them through actions, thoughts, senses, and feelings. For example, rather than simply telling the reader a character is tall, show them that in your writing: "He towered above me like a skyscraper."
Learn how to write a creative story for Paper 1 Question 5 with this detailed model answer. Find out how to use tone, style, register, structure and language techniques to achieve top marks.
Discover the awesomness of creative writing with our GCSE English Language 9-1: Creative Writing, Write A Story Sample Answer guide. This digital file provides an inspiring example of a story crafted around the captivating title, "It Seemed to Me Like I Had Been Magically Transported."
Retold Fable. Prompt: Modernize a classic fable or story, such as the Boy Who Cried Wolf, in a contemporary setting. Potential Story Directions: The story could be set in a modern city, exploring current social issues. It might be told from a different perspective, offering a fresh take on the moral of the story.
Year2: Take core modules in creative short fiction and screenplay writing. Deepen your understanding of writing in English by choosing from a range of modules focusing on global and English literature, publishing, writing for media and communications, and advertising. Year 3: Take core modules in writing for gaming and long-form journalism.
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are: Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80. Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5. Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176. Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115. Additional Information: Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.