English Language, Literature and Creative Writing

A practical, easy-to-read guide that aims to help undergraduate students cope with the demands of English and Creative Writing degrees.

Written by lecturers and industry professionals with decades of experience in writing and higher education, this book also includes hints and tips from previous students. Find out what your tutors are looking for when marking your work, how to avoid common pitfalls, what the difference between clear and creative writing is, how to organise and behave on your work placement, and how to structure and research that all-important first assignment.

This guide demystifies academic language and marking processes so that you can make the most of your degree.

A practical easy-to-read guide written by lecturers to help undergraduate students get the most out of their English and Creative Writing degrees.

A practical, easy-to-read guide that aims to help undergraduate students cope with the demands of English and Creative Writing degrees.

Written by lecturers and industry professionals with decades of experience in writing and higher education, this book also includes hints and tips from previous students. Find out what your tutors are looking for when marking your work, how to avoid common pitfalls, what the difference between clear and creative writing is, how to organise and behave on your work placement, and how to structure and research that all-important first assignment.

This guide demystifies academic language and marking processes so that you can make the most of your degree.

Introduction; Part I. English Language; 1. English Language Year One; 2. English Language Year Two; 3. English Language Year Three; Bibliography; Part II. English Literature; 4. English Literature Year One; 5. English Literature Year Two; 6. English Literature Year Three; Bibliography; Part III. Creative Writing; 7. Creative Writing Year One; 8. Creative Writing Year Two; 9. Creative Writing Year Three; Conclusion; Index