About the Course
The Alternative•Writing Course is a contemporary creative writing course, designed especially for the people who go beyond traditional writing. Turn your words and stories into sound and digital forms of books, iBooks, audioBooks, eBooks and webBooks. Analyse, structure, compose, develop your story-telling skills, and publish them to the global online Market via our Publishing Department. Become a Professional Author and release or present your work live. Find out how the Publishing Business operates, manage your intellectual property and kick-start your writer's career here, with us.
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No previous experience needed.
Benefits
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Develop your writer's voice.
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Discover your identity as an Author.
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Write, produce and publish your works.
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Experiment on new forms of creativity.
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Promote your works to the world market.
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Get your own professional website.
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Create a network of artists and other professionals.
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Learn how you can promote yourself and your books.
Programme Structure
Year 1
In the 1st year we prepare the ground for the next years. We let you experiment in various styles of composition and develop your knowledge and techniques around music.
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Modules included:
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Creative Writing Basics
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Structures & Styles 101
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Copyright & IP Basics
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Business 101: Biz Thinking
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Career management 101
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Alternative Writing Lab
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Final Project Preparation​​​​​​​
Fees: €3,360
Payable in 12 months X €280.
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Deliverables & Title:
Certificate of Attendance
Unofficial publications​
Year 2
You now know who you are as an artist. It's time to transform your stress before a live session into a creative power, and advance your skills in the studio.
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Modules included:
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​​Advanced Digital Writer
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Comms & Promo 101
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Business 102: Branding
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Social Media 101
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Writing Production Lab
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Visiting Artists Session
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Final Project Preparation​​​​​
Fees: €3,600
Payable in 12 months X €300.
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Title:
Professional Certificate
Small Project Publication
Year 3
It's time to make career choices related to your repertoire, public image, financial management, and finalise the recordings to release your EP and artistic website via our Music Label.
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Modules included:
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Professional Writer
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Career management 103
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Contracts & Negotiations
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Business 103: Financials
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Digital Studio Lab
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Website Preparation
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Publishing your writings​​
Fees: €4,200
Payable in 12 months X €350.
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Deliverables & Title: ​
Professional Diploma
Website & Publication release
Extra+
The 'Extra+' programme was created to allow everyone to continue personal coaching, should they wish to, either to become a 'Certified Trainer" or to officially release more works.
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Certified Trainer modules:
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Train-the-Trainer methods
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Technology Tools
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Business coaching
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Communication & Promo
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Certifications & Terms
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Website & Online Tools​
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Starting your Business​
Fees: €1,800 per year.
Payable in 10 months X €180.
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Includes:
Personal coaching
Official releases & publications
How to Apply
To apply to this course, please fill in the form found here.
By registering, you agree that you have read the Regulations, Terms & Conditions of the Academy.
Looking for a university preparation programme?
We offer preparation courses to students who wish to attend a BA/BSc course at any University or programme.
Our preparation course not only includes the knowledge base and portfolio needed for your University applications, but also provides you with consultation on the programme, University and country you wish to apply to. It even includes an audition/interview emulation program, to prepare you for a possible interview.
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The duration of this programme is 10 months minimum.
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Weekly sessions & coaching on your subject;
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Sessions last 90-min (total of about 50+ hours);
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Consultation to choose the Programme closer to your needs;
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Support for your application (excludes fees payable to Unis);
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Portfolio of works to support your applications (audiovisual material produced especially for your application: web pages and download links, CV preparation, Cover Letter, etc.);
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Interview/Audition Preparation through emulation, to prepare you for the real interview, help you manage your stress and help you succeed;