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Alternative•Writing

Contemporary & Creative Writing  audioBooks  webBooks  iBooks  more...
All courses are delivered online. No previous experience or knowledge needed

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

  • Develop your writer's voice.

  • Discover your identity as an Author.

  • Write, produce and publish your works.

  • Experiment on new forms of creativity.

  • Promote your works to the world market.

  • Get your own professional website.

  • Create a network of artists and other professionals.

  • Learn how you can promote yourself and your books.

The Professional Course

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:

  • Creative Writing Basics

  • Structures & Styles 101

  • Copyright & IP Basics

  • Business 101: Biz Thinking

  • Career management 101

  • Alternative Writing Lab

  • Final Project Preparation​​​​​​​

Deliverables & Title:

Certificate of Attendance

Unofficial publications​

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Fees*:

Monthly Pay: 12 X €290​

2 Payment: 2 X €1550

1 Payment: €2,890

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* Fees are subject to 19% VAT

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:

  • ​​Advanced Digital Writer

  • Comms & Promo 101

  • Business 102: Branding

  • Social Media 101

  • Writing Production Lab

  • Visiting Artists Session

  • Final Project Preparation​​​​​

Deliverables & Title:

Professional Certificate

Small Project Publication

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Fees*:

Monthly Pay: 12 X €330​

2 Payment: 2 X €1780

1 Payment: €3,290

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* Fees are subject to 19% VAT

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:

  • Professional Writer

  • Career management 103

  • Contracts & Negotiations

  • Business 103: Financials

  • Digital Studio Lab

  • Website Preparation

  • Publishing your writings​​

​Deliverables & Title: ​

Professional Diploma

Website & Publication release

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Fees*:

Monthly Pay: 12 X €350​

2 Payment: 2 X €1920

1 Payment: €3,590

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* Fees are subject to 19% VAT

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:

  • Train-the-Trainer methods

  • Technology Tools

  • Business coaching

  • Communication & Promo

  • Certifications & Terms

  • Website & Online Tools​

  • Starting your Business​

Deliverables & Title:

VERAMAND Writer ® 

and Certified Trainer

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Fees*:

Monthly Pay: 12 X €290​

2 Payment: 2 X €1550

1 Payment: €2,890

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* Fees are subject to 19% VAT

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.

Flying Books

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. 

  • Weekly sessions & coaching on your subject;

  • Sessions last 90-min (total of about 50+ hours);

  • Consultation to choose the Programme closer to your needs;

  • Support for your application (excludes fees payable to Unis);

  • Portfolio of works to support your applications (audiovisual material produced especially for your application: web pages and download links, CV preparation, Cover Letter, etc.);

  • Interview/Audition Preparation through emulation, to prepare you for the real interview, help you manage your stress and help you succeed;

Looking for a Short Courses in Writing?

Creative Writing

Levels 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification of Attendance

Duration:

Level 1: 12 sessions

Level 2: 12 sessions

Level 3: 12 sessions

Fees for each level:

Monthly: 4 payments of €180​

One Payment: €620

Alternative Writing

Levels 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification of Attendance

Duration:

Level 1: 12 sessions

Level 2: 12 sessions

Level 3: 12 sessions

Fees for each level:

Monthly: 4 payments of €180​

One Payment: €620

Script Writing

Levels 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification of Attendance

Duration:

Level 1: 12 sessions

Level 2: 12 sessions

Level 3: 12 sessions

Fees for each level:

Monthly: 4 payments of €180​

One Payment: €620

Lyric Writing

Levels: 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification of Attendance

Duration:

Level 1: 12 sessions

Level 2: 12 sessions

Level 3: 12 sessions

Fees for each level:

Monthly: 4 payments of €180​

One Payment: €620

Editorial Writing

Levels: 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification of Attendance

Duration:

Level 1: 12 sessions

Level 2: 12 sessions

Level 3: 12 sessions

Fees for each level:

Monthly: 4 payments of €180​

One Payment: €620

Publishing Business

Levels: 1, 2 & 3

Private 1-to-1 training

​​Certificate

Certification for each level​​​​​​​

Duration:

Level 1: 16 sessions

Level 2: 16 sessions

Level 3: 16 sessions

Fees for each level*:

Monthly: 5 payments of €180​

One Payment: €780

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