Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

At Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year (Hons) from University of Derby you will prepare for any career in the literary world, whether you aspire to be a writer or to work in the publishing industry, including roles in editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and more

Key facts

• Learn the art, craft and processes of writing fiction and non-fiction; we'll cover writing for books, magazines, and digital content

• Understand how today's publishing industry works and gain the skills you need to get your work — or the work of others — to market

• Prepare for any career in the literary world, whether you aspire to be a writer or to work in the publishing industry, including roles in editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and more

• Tailor your degree to suit your needs and aspirations, with the choice of a wide range of optional modules.
• The world needs writers and publishers
• The UK market for written information and creative content of all types is of enormous significance to cultural and political life, as well as to economic growth. However, we live in a fast-changing society where consumers are bombarded with fake news and a flood of information daily. This means that carefully curated and diverse content is more important than ever