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The Programme provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge in the art of imaginative writing in order to develop the creative ability of those interested in taking up writing as a career. Applicants for this programme are expected to have a flair for writing. The Programme consists of two compulsory courses and four elective courses.

10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above

Rs.3,800/- for full programme. plus Registration fees Rs. 300/- 

DCE 1

General Principles of Writing

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DCE 6

Guided Project Work

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Feature Writing

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DCE 3

Short Story

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DCE 4

Writing for Media: Radio and Television

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DCE 5

Writing Poetry

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Course Overview

Aims of DCE

The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry.

The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.

Planning Your Project Proposal

I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas :

i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines.

II) Format of Project Proposal

A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following :

i.)Title of the project

ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals)

State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write.

Give the title of each story, article or poem.

Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc.

iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general.

iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments.

v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records.

III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report

The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately.

ii)Features /Articles

8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect.

A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley.

Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance.

You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language.

Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax.

To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist.

iii)Short Stories

8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal.

Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below:

Formula Stories

A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems.

Detective Stories

Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story.

Experimental Stories

In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical.

Writing for Children

Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children.

iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV

You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator.

In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script.

While formulating your proposal.

choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV

then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme

narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme

decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal.

12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable.

Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem.

Write short poems ? 14 lines or so.

Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form.

Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ?

What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery.

iii)Any other project

Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English.

Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project;

Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories;

Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted.

Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project.

IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS

The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published.

Methodology

Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view.

Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life

2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events.

3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium…

4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story.

5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow.

Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees?

2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ?

3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations.

4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care.

5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate.

V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT

In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above.

ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records.

iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address.

iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks :

‘Approve’

‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities).

v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost.

vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified)

(PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL)

vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result.

? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to :

Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068

Please note that –

You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report.

The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and

You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report.

Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. Use one side only.

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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)

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To help students who are interested in writing as a vocation develop their creative abilities, the programme offers comprehension, skills, and professional expertise in the art of imaginative writing. Candidates for this programme should have a talent for writing. There are two required courses and four elective courses in the programme.

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| |    ' + '  About Us   Student Corner   News & Events   Study Centres   Programmes   Photo Gallery   announcements   Contact Us  www.ignou.ac.in Programme List Search Programme Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH) Minimum Duration: 1 Year Maximum Duration: 4 Years Course Fee: Rs. --> Minimum Age: No bar Maximum Age: No bar Eligibility: Programme overview Study Centre Course Overview Aims of DCE The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. --> --> Manipur University CODE - 1701 Mr.Coordinator IGNOU Study Centre Manipur University Canchipur,  IMPHAL Other Programmes Master's Degree Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC) Master of Arts (English) (MEG) Master of Arts (Hindi) (MHD) Master of Arts (History) (MAH) Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) Master of Arts (Public Administration) (MPA) Master of Arts (Rural Development) (MARD) Master of Arts (Sociology) (MSO) Master of Arts (Tourism Management) (MTM) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Commerce (MCom) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Masters Degree Programme in Social Work (MSW) PG and Advance Diploma Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) Post-Graduate Diploma in District Health Management (PGDDHM) Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) Post-Graduate Diploma in Participatory Management of Displacement Resettlement and Rehabilitation (PGDMRR) Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) Certificate Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP) Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM) Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES) Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) Certificate in Guidance (CIG) Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) Certificate in Labour Development (CLD) Certificate in Literacy programme (CLP) Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare (CNCC) Certificate in Organic Farming (COF) Certificate in Primary Education (CPE) Certificate in Rural Development (CRD) Certificate in Sericulture (CIS) Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTE) Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) Certificate in Women’s Empowerment and Development (CWED) Certificate Programme in Empowering Women Through Self-Help Groups (CWDL) Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT) Certificate Programme Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM) © 2024 Indira Gandhi National Open University. All rights reserved Site Designed & Developed by | |    ' + '  About Us   Programmes   Student Corner   Study Centres   News & Events   Photo Gallery   Contact Us  www.ignou.ac.in Programme List Search Programme Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) All applicants who are 10+2 pass will be admitted. Anyone without 10+2 but 20 years old and above will also be admitted. Programme overview Study Centre Related Information Course Overview Aims of DCE The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.         DCE 01  General Principles of Writing  4  DCE 06  Project  4  DCE 02  Feature Writing (DCE 02)  4  DCE 03  Short Story  4  DCE 04  Writing for Media: Radio and Television  4  DCE 05  Writing Poetry (DCE 05)  4  Planning Your Project Proposal I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas : i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines. II) Format of Project Proposal A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following : i.)Title of the project ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals) State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write. Give the title of each story, article or poem. Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc. iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general. iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments. v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records. III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately. ii)Features /Articles 8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect. A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley. Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance. You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language. Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax. To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist. iii)Short Stories 8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal. Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below: Formula Stories A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems. Detective Stories Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story. Experimental Stories In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical. Writing for Children Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children. iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator. In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script. While formulating your proposal. choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal. 12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable. Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem. Write short poems ? 14 lines or so. Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form. Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ? What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery. iii)Any other project Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English. Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project; Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories; Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted. Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project. IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published. Methodology Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view. Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life 2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events. 3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium… 4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story. 5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow. Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees? 2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ? 3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations. 4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care. 5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate. V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above. ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records. iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address. iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks : ‘Approve’ ‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities). v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost. vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified) (PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL) vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result. ? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to : Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068 Please note that – You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report. The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report. Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. Use one side only. --> --> --> --> --> ALLAHABAD DEGREE COLLEGE CODE - 2703 Dr Ram Pyare Chaturvedi ALLAHABAD DEGREE COLLEGE15, KYADGANJ,ALLAHABAD - 211003 ISABELLA THOBURN COLLEGE CODE - 2750 D Dr. (Mrs) S. N. 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All rights reserved Site Designed & Developed by | |    ' + '  About Us   Programes   Student Corner   Study Centres   News & Events   Photo Gallery   Contact Us  www.ignou.ac.in Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH) Minimum Duration: 1 Year Maximum Duration: 4 Years Course Fee: Rs. --> Minimum Age: No bar Maximum Age: No bar Eligibility: Programme overview Study Centre Course Overview Aims of DCE The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. 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Programme overview Study Centre Related Information Course Overview Aims of DCE The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.         DCE 01  General Principles of Writing  4  DCE 06  Project  4  DCE 02  Feature Writing (DCE 02)  4  DCE 03  Short Story  4  DCE 04  Writing for Media: Radio and Television  4  DCE 05  Writing Poetry (DCE 05)  4  Planning Your Project Proposal I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas : i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines. II) Format of Project Proposal A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following : i.)Title of the project ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals) State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write. Give the title of each story, article or poem. Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc. iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general. iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments. v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records. III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately. ii)Features /Articles 8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect. A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley. Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance. You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language. Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax. To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist. iii)Short Stories 8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal. Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below: Formula Stories A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems. Detective Stories Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story. Experimental Stories In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical. Writing for Children Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children. iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator. In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script. While formulating your proposal. choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal. 12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable. Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem. Write short poems ? 14 lines or so. Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form. Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ? What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery. iii)Any other project Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English. Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project; Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories; Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted. Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project. IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published. Methodology Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view. Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life 2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events. 3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium… 4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story. 5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow. Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees? 2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ? 3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations. 4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care. 5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate. V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above. ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records. iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address. iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks : ‘Approve’ ‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities). v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost. vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified) (PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL) vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result. ? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to : Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068 Please note that – You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report. The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report. Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. 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All rights reserved Site Designed & Developed by More From Forbes A writing room: the new marketplace of writer classes, retreats, and collectives. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A Writing Room is one of the fast-growing writer collectives. The four co-founders (left to right): ... [+] Reese Zecchin, Director of Production; Jacob Nordby, Director of Writer Development; A. Ashe, Creative Director; Claire Giovino, Community Director. The past decade has brought an explosion in the number of books published each year in the United States (an estimated three to four million annually). In turn, this explosion is bringing a growing and evolving marketplace of writer classes, retreats and collectives. It is a marketplace creating new jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities—both for mainstream tech, marketing and managerial workers, as well as for writer/artist denizens of America’s bohemia. The Drivers of Growth in Book Publishing The number of book sales in the United States remains healthy, though it has leveled off in the past four years. In 2020, 756.82 million book unit sales were made in the US alone. This number climbed to 837.66 million in 2021, before falling slightly to 787.65 million units in 2022 and 767.36 million units in 2023. What has changed dramatically has been the number of books published. Steve Piersanti of Berrett-Koehler Publishers estimates that three million books were published in the US, up 10 times from the number only 16 years ago . Other estimates put the number of published books annually at closer to four million . The main driver of this growth in books published has been self-publishing. According to Bowker , which provides tools for self-publishing, an estimated 2.3 million books were self-published in 2021. Up through the 1990s (now the distant past in publishing), writers of all types of books, fiction and nonfiction, were dependent on convincing publishing houses to publish their work. As the technology for self-publishing and print on demand grew in the early 2000s, writers could publish on their own, and a very large number of Americans began to do so. Fueling growth also is the level of affluence and discretionary income that an increasing segment of American society is reaching. For centuries, theorists across the political spectrum have envisioned a society, freed from basic economic needs, pursuing creative activities, with writing as a primary activity. In The German Ideology , Karl Marx could write about the economy of abundance in which individuals pursue writing as one of a series of daily activities—hunt in the morning, fish in the afternoon, write criticism in the evening. John Maynard Keynes in a 1930 essay, “ Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren” , envisions a time a hundred years forward (2030) in which writing is no longer the province of the upper classes. Contemporary theorists on the future of work, such as John Tamny, similarly see a blooming of creative and artistic activities by the average citizen. Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of 2024 Best 5% interest savings accounts of 2024, a writing room, and the emerging marketplace of writer training. A marketplace of writing coaches, classes and retreats expanded throughout the late twentieth century and first years of the twentieth century. Published authors and even recently-minted graduates of MFA programs hung out shingles for individual coaching and small classes. Colleges expanded their writing programs and certifications, and writer retreats multiplied. Co-working and literary event spaces were established in major cities ( The Writers Room in New York, The Writers Grotto in San Francisco). But the marketplace continued to bump up against geographic and logistical limitations. Then, along the came the internet, and its evolution. Today, hundreds of businesses throughout the country offer assistance to aspiring writers. Many continue to offer some in-person assistance through coaching, classes or retreats. But as in other fields, the internet has allowed for a nationwide (worldwide) reach that these businesses are taking advantage of to scale. The major pre-internet writer assistance companies, such as The Writers Studio , added online courses and instruction, and the early internet-based companies from the 1990s, such as Writers.com (a pioneer in the internet field), steadily expanded their offerings. New enterprises are springing up on a regular basis, including the writer collectives. A Writing Room is one of the fastest growing of the writer collectives, and its suite of services illustrate the how the field is evolving. A Writing Room has its roots in the writing classes that novelist Anne Lamott had been teaching for some years, and her interest by the early 2020s in creating a larger on-going community of writers. Lamott connected with a team of four entrepreneurs who had experience with previous start-ups and expertise in online tools. In early 2023 they set out to develop A Writing Room. Novelist Anne Lamott, one of the partners in A Writing Room. A Writing Room launched in June 2023, and followed a few months later with an inaugural writers retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Though hastily arranged, the retreat attracted more than 400 in person attendees and over 1600 attendees online. In the first half of 2024, the company set up a membership structure of monthly and annual memberships. Within months, over 550 writers had joined. The products that members can access are aimed in part at teaching the craft of writing. In a recent author discussion (with close to 400 participants joining online) Lamott discussed the craft of writing with novelist Donna Levin . Both started publishing in the 1980s. They noted how much publishing and the role of the writer have changed, but emphasized the fundamentals that have remained over their forty years, related to craft and the responsibility of the writer: the daily commitment, the careful development of plot and characters, the numerous rewrites (as many as you think you need, and one more). A Writing Room offers a series of on-demand courses, online discussions with authors and publishing professionals, and daily writing prompts, built around writing as craft. It further offers instruction on the paths to and options for publication, building a following of readers. At its center, A Writing Room is about being part of a community of writers, giving and receiving regular feedback from other members, as well as feedback from writing mentors and coaches. In an interview earlier this year, Lamott explained: The great myth about writing is that it's an entirely solitary activity. This really isn't true. Every book I've ever written has been with a lot of help from my community. I wouldn't be the writer I am today — and wouldn't even want to write — without people to share the process and finished work. Writing is a process, but it doesn't have to (and really shouldn't be) done in total isolation. The writing process can feel overwhelming. It often does for me. Believe me, a trusted writing friend is a secret to life. Other emerging writing collectives also emphasize community and cooperation. Levin underscored this point in the recent online discussion: “Writing can be such an isolated activity, and to some extent needs to be. You want to seek out a community that can give you the support you need and also the honest feedback.” How the New Marketplace Is Evolving And Jobs Created The founders of A Writing Room know that the marketplace for writer assistance is fast changing, and they need to be quick to adapt to increased competition. Already, several developments are driving change in the field: · The entrance of major online education companies (i.e. Masters Class , Coursera, Udemy ). · Faculty recruitment of writers with built-in audiences of sizable twitter and other social media followings. · Partnerships with the major publishers and agencies, who hold out the promise of publication to participants of the classes, retreats and collectives. · Specializations by race and ethnicity, gender, geography and genre. · Market segmentation, and attention to higher income consumers. A number of these developments reflect the changes in the broader publishing world and are likely to continue. Overall, the marketplace itself will be expanding, as publishing technology advances, along with discretionary income. The jobs being generated by this new marketplace are a mix of tech, administrative, and writing coach positions. At A Writing Room, recent hires include a community liaison, video editor, customer support, and a “beta reader” providing feedback to writers on their drafts. The hiring process is sweeping up into jobs not only workers who have been in the regular economy, but also residents of America’s bohemia: writers and artists who previously were outside of (and often scornful of) the market system. What can be better than that. In his 2023 book, The Novel, Who Needs It , Joseph Epstein, former editor of American Scholar , offers a paean to fiction as above all other intellectual endeavors that seek to understand human behavior. But what he says of fiction is true of other writing (memoir, history, even forms of self-help) that arouses the mind. 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This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.         DCE 01  General Principles of Writing  4  DCE 06  Project  4  DCE 02  Feature Writing (DCE 02)  4  DCE 03  Short Story  4  DCE 04  Writing for Media: Radio and Television  4  DCE 05  Writing Poetry (DCE 05)  4  Planning Your Project Proposal I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas : i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines. II) Format of Project Proposal A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following : i.)Title of the project ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals) State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write. Give the title of each story, article or poem. Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc. iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general. iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments. v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records. III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately. ii)Features /Articles 8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect. A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley. Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance. You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language. Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax. To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist. iii)Short Stories 8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal. Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below: Formula Stories A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems. Detective Stories Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story. Experimental Stories In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical. Writing for Children Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children. iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator. In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script. While formulating your proposal. choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal. 12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable. Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem. Write short poems ? 14 lines or so. Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form. Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ? What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery. iii)Any other project Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English. Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project; Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories; Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted. Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project. IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published. Methodology Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view. Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life 2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events. 3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium… 4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story. 5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow. Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees? 2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ? 3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations. 4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care. 5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate. V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above. ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records. iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address. iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks : ‘Approve’ ‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities). v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost. vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified) (PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL) vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result. ? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to : Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068 Please note that – You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report. The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report. Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. 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This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.         DCE 01  General Principles of Writing  4  DCE 06  Project  4  DCE 02  Feature Writing (DCE 02)  4  DCE 03  Short Story  4  DCE 04  Writing for Media: Radio and Television  4  DCE 05  Writing Poetry (DCE 05)  4  Planning Your Project Proposal I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas : i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines. II) Format of Project Proposal A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following : i.)Title of the project ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals) State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write. Give the title of each story, article or poem. Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc. iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general. iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments. v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records. III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately. ii)Features /Articles 8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect. A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley. Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance. You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language. Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax. To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist. iii)Short Stories 8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal. Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below: Formula Stories A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems. Detective Stories Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story. Experimental Stories In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical. Writing for Children Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children. iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator. In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script. While formulating your proposal. choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal. 12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable. Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem. Write short poems ? 14 lines or so. Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form. Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ? What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery. iii)Any other project Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English. Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project; Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories; Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted. Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project. IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published. Methodology Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view. Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life 2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events. 3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium… 4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story. 5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow. Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees? 2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ? 3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations. 4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care. 5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate. V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above. ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records. iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address. iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks : ‘Approve’ ‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities). v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost. vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified) (PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL) vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result. ? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to : Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068 Please note that – You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report. The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report. Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. 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This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.         DCE 01  General Principles of Writing  4  DCE 06  Project  4  DCE 02  Feature Writing (DCE 02)  4  DCE 03  Short Story  4  DCE 04  Writing for Media: Radio and Television  4  DCE 05  Writing Poetry (DCE 05)  4  Planning Your Project Proposal I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas : i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines. II) Format of Project Proposal A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following : i.)Title of the project ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals) State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write. Give the title of each story, article or poem. Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc. iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general. iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments. v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records. III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately. ii)Features /Articles 8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect. A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley. Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance. You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language. Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax. To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist. iii)Short Stories 8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal. Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below: Formula Stories A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems. Detective Stories Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story. Experimental Stories In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical. Writing for Children Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children. iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator. In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script. While formulating your proposal. choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal. 12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable. Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem. Write short poems ? 14 lines or so. Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form. Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ? What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery. iii)Any other project Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English. Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project; Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories; Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted. Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project. IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published. Methodology Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view. Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life 2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events. 3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium… 4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story. 5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow. Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees? 2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ? 3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations. 4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care. 5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate. V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above. ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records. iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address. iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks : ‘Approve’ ‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities). v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost. vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified) (PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL) vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result. ? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to : Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068 Please note that – You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report. The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report. Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. Use one side only. --> --> --> Research Foundation CODE - 0708 Prof S.S. Shashi Research Foundation, Education Centre C.S.C-5, Sec-9,Rohini, Delhi-110085 Swami Shradhanand College CODE - 729 Dr S. C. 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IGNOU; Courses; Diploma in Creative Writing in English; ... Review for Ignou. Posted on 30 Nov'23 by Anonymous. This user ... IGNOU-RC-Imphal This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. IGNOU-RC-Lucknow This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi (DCH) This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. PDF Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE) one assignment per Course. The Assignment booklet for Courses 1,2,3,4 and 5 is being sent herewith. It has a total of 5 assignments, of which 4 must be submitted by you. The assignment for Course 1 is compulsory and every student must attempt this. You are required to do the assignments for only three courses, out of DCE-2,3,4 and 5. IGNOU DCE Study Material We provide all study materials to IGNOU DCE student with free of cost and it can download easily and without registration need. List of Available DCE Study Materials: DCE-01 General Principles of Writing. Block-01. Fundamental Norms of Writing. Block-02. Structure of Material. Block-03. Dramatization of Ideas. eGyanKosh: BEGG-174 Creative Writing IGNOU Self Learning Material (SLM) 02. School of Social Sciences (SOSS) Levels; Bachelor's Degree Programmes; Current; ... Collections in this community. Block-1 The Art and Craft of Creative Writing. Block-2 Modes of Creative Writing. Block-3 Writing for the Media. Block-4 Preparing for Publication. Discover. Contributor. 5 Menon, Ramesh; Date ... IGNOU-RC-Delhi-1 This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. A Writing Room: The New Marketplace Of Writer Classes ... A Writing Room has its roots in the writing classes that novelist Anne Lamott had been teaching for some years, and her interest by the early 2020s in creating a larger on-going community of ... PDF Guidelines for DCE -06 (Project Report) COURSE 6 The details for your course work/project are given below: a) Introduction Course 6 is a Compulsory course in which the learner will have to prepare a Project which has two components (a) Project Proposal and (b) Project Report. You will be graded on your Project Report. Its purpose is to give you an opportunity to develop your creative talents ... IGNOU-RC-Delhi-3 This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. IGNOU-RC-Shillong This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. IGNOU-RC-Delhi-2 This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women's issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry. The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits. case study cover letter presentation problem solving rewiew prompts websites tips