Building on the work covered in Contemporary Creative Writing A this module will continue to develop students awareness and understanding of the industry surrounding creative writing. This will include the role of the literary agent and editor, mainstream publishers and independent publishers, literary festivals and live reading events. Students will develop the skills of pitching and presenting their work in a variety of contexts. There will be a particular focus on readerships, audiences and markets for different forms and genres of writing.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary literary scene and apply it to their own creative works and ambitions;
Discuss issues surrounding “literary” and “commercial” fiction, including specific genres and movements in contemporary writing;
Identify themselves as writers/creative professionals with particular strengths and weaknesses in specific areas and to make a case for their position;
Identify and understand their potential audience.
Assessment
33585-01 : 2000 word market report : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
1,500-word "market report" on the intended audience for a piece of creative work (100%)