
Overview
Teaching is enhanced by workshops, readings, and masterclasses by acclaimed authors from a range of genres, and professionals from major publishers also contribute to the teaching and support, alongside Guardian editors and writers.
Previous speakers have included former Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy; naturalist Chris Packham; poet Patience Agbabi, award-winning children’s writer Laura Dockrill; celebrated authors Max Porter, Elif Shafak, Diana Evans, Kerry Hudson, Bernardine Evaristo, and Nikesh Shukla; literary agent Nicola Barr; as well as The Guardian’s Associate Editor for Culture Claire Armitstead; theatre critic Arifa Akbar; columnist Polly Toynbee; writer Simon Hattenstone; and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer.
A focus on the business of publishing aims to prepare students for entering the competitive world of contemporary publishing, as well as to develop the necessary skills such as creating an elevator pitch and writing first-rate submission letters to attract publishers and agents, building an understanding of what editors are looking for, and learning about the publisher/reader relationship.
Career Opportunities
This Creative Writing and Publishing programme at the University of Lincoln aims to prepare students for entering the competitive world of contemporary publishing, as well as to engage with necessary skills such as creating an elevator pitch and writing first-rate submission letters to attract publishers and agents, develop an understanding of what editors are looking for, and learn about the publisher/reader relationship.
Through a combination of academic study and workshop activities, the programme can enhance the transferable skills within creative writing, preparing students for occupations in areas such as publishing, lifestyle journalism, and public relations.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- English Now: Fiction, Form, and Genre for Publication
- Non-Fiction and Professional Writing
- Production and Creativity for Publishing
- Production and the Business of Publishing
- Dissertation - Creative Writing and Publishing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Creative Writing Literature Media Studies & Mass Media View 425 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will require a first or second class honours degree from any subject. Relevant professional experience will also be considered.
- International Students who require a Tier 4 student visa are not eligible to apply for this course but international students on alternative appropriate visas may apply.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
12000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lincoln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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