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Professional Diploma in Alternative Writing
Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Media & Contemporary Writing
About
This Creative Writing Course is Alternative. It is designed for the people who go beyond traditional writing. Turn your words into stories, sound, digital forms, and release books, iBooks, audioBooks, eBooks and webBooks. Develop your story-telling skills and publish your works to the global online market, via our Publishing Department. Learn how Publishing operates as a business, manage your intellectual property, and kick-start your career here with us, in Cyprus or online.
No previous experience needed.
Benefits
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Develop your writer's voice.
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Discover your identity as an Author.
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Write, produce and publish your works.
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Experiment on new forms of creativity.
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Promote your works to the world market.
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Get your own professional website.
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Create a network of artists and other professionals.
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Learn how you can promote yourself and your books.
Choose your focus
The AlternativeWriting ® method was designed to apply on various styles of writing. While this Alternative Writing course provides you with the tools to cover a lot of writing styles, for Year Two and Year Three you can choose an area where you can focus on during your studies.
Focus Areas:
- Alternative Writing
- Creative Writing
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Professional Writing
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Performative Writing
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Digital Media Writing
Diploma Modules
The Foundation: Discover yourself
In the 1st year we prepare the ground for the next years. We let you experiment in various styles of composition and develop your knowledge and techniques around music.
Modules included:
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Creative Writing Basics
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Structures & Styles 101
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Copyright & IP Basics
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Business 101: Biz Thinking
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Career management 101
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Alternative Writing Lab
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Final Project Preparation
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Advanced Level: Going Deeper
Master Level: Becoming an Expert
It's time to make career choices related to your repertoire, public image, financial management, and finalise the recordings to release your EP and artistic website via our Music Label.
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Professional Writer
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Career management 103
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Contracts & Negotiations
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Business 103: Financials
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Digital Studio Lab
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Website Preparation
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Publishing your writings
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Kick-start your Career
The 'Kick-Start Your Business' programme was created to allow you to continue personal coaching and start your own business. Through this programme, you will also become a 'Certified Trainer" of the AlternativeWriting ® method.
Career+ modules:
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Train-the-Trainer methods
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Technology Tools
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'AlternativeWriting' Biz coaching
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Business coaching
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Communication & Promo
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Certifications & Terms
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Website & Online Tools
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Starting your Business
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Amplifying Excellence
Certified Training
We certify you to become a Trainer and provide all the tools you need to teach the method, make a living and get your students certified.
Pro Coaching
The coaching we provided is both personal and professional, allowing the course to adjust exactly to your needs, dreams and goals.
Project release
Our industry-oriented Diploma supports your career and your development with hands-on practice and real-world projects officially released by us.
Kick-start Career
This Pro Diploma course is consisted of three years. The Career+ programme (optional) offers business coaching so you can start your career.
Inspire. Act. Impact.
Personal Academy
Weekly meetings include both private sessions and in small groups. That is how we provide flexibility. An Academy tailored to your needs and schedule.
Online Academy
Our Academy operates online, as a Mobile & Remote School. All you need is a fast Internet connection. You can now Study from Everywhere you are!
Original Methods
All our original methods have been re-designed especially for online environments, to maximize the remote learning outcomes.
Recorded Sessions
Online sessions are recorded. In case you miss a group session, we have you covered. This also allows you to watch all sessions again, at a later stage, for deeper learning.
FAQ : Q&A for Alternative & Creative Writing
1. What makes VeraGrand Academy's Alternative Writing course different from traditional creative writing courses? VeraGrand Academy's Alternative Writing Professional Diploma breaks away from heavy academic theory to focus entirely on practical, modern media output and market-ready content. Designed for adults and young adults starting from age 15 and above, the curriculum explores non-traditional narrative forms, contemporary storytelling, scriptwriting, digital media content creation, and experimental writing techniques. Delivered via live online interactive sessions with personalised mentorship, the course equips authors, copywriters, and creators with the exact skills needed to stand out and succeed in the modern publishing and digital content landscape.
2. What genres and formats are covered in VeraGrand Academy's alternative writing classes? The Alternative Writing Professional Diploma at VeraGrand Academy focuses on non-traditional narrative forms, modern storytelling, scriptwriting, digital media content creation, and experimental creative writing techniques designed to help authors and copywriters stand out in the modern publishing industry.
3. Can I specialise exclusively in a single writing style within this course? Yes. While VeraGrand Academy's Alternative Writing Professional Diploma provides a comprehensive foundation in modern storytelling, students can tailor their studies to align with their specific creative and career goals. Whether you want to focus exclusively on digital media content creation, scriptwriting for moving images, non-traditional narrative fiction, or modern commercial copywriting, our live online mentorship allows learners to specialise in their preferred writing style and build a targeted, market-ready portfolio.
4. Do I need to live in Cyprus to take online courses with VeraGrand Academy? No. While VeraGrand Academy is based in Nicosia, Cyprus, all professional diploma courses are delivered fully online, allowing students from across Europe and around the globe to participate live from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
5. I prefer physical spaces instead of online courses. Do you offer this option to study in Cyprus? Yes, absolutely. VeraGrand Academy adjusts its educational system to fit your needs. We are based in Nicosia and offer our programmes in a hybrid mode. One-to-one mentoring can be taught in our physical space in Nicosia, and group sessions can be taught online, to accommodate everyone. Thus, you can get the best of both worlds.
6. Can I study at VeraGrand Academy, while attending school/college, or working a full-time job? Yes, absolutely. VeraGrand Academy adjusts its live online sessions to fit your schedule, offering a structured programme built specifically for students and working professionals. One-to-one mentoring is tailored to your availability, and recordings are accessible if you miss any group sessions. If you are already a University student, we offer support classes to excel at your modules.
7. Does VeraGrand Academy help writers publish their works? Yes. VeraGrand Academy’s Alternative Writing Professional Diploma bridges the gap between creative storytelling and commercial success, by utilising the in-house expertise of the VeraGrand Publishing Department. Students are actively guided through modern publishing channels to publish their works in various formats, including eBooks, audiobooks, web-books, and other innovative digital publishing formats. Delivered through live online mentorship, our programme equips writers with the practical portfolio and market readiness needed to bring their work to a global audience.
8. Can you help with preparation for university applications to study Creative Writing or Literature courses? Yes. We offer specialised University Preparation services, including consulting on institution selection across Cyprus, Europe, the UK, and the US. We help you create your digital portfolio (recordings), we offer interview preparation through audition simulations. You can find out more on our University Preparation course page. For more details on taking the next step, be sure to read our “The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a University programme” in the Articles section of this website.
9. What if I am already studying at a University. Do you offer support and guidance for University students as well? Yes. For personalised academic advising and guidance, while at University, we offer a dedicated coaching programme that supports you every step of the way. Students who attended the programme had higher chance to graduate with a top mark (for UK Universities is often known as “first class”), gaining valuable practical knowledge and transferrable skills to apply to their future professional careers. Contact us for more information.
10. How can I register for this course at VeraGrand? You will need to fill in the online application found on this page and proceed to the payment for the first and last instalment. If you are securing a special discount offer for early registration, do so within the deadline announced. We are quite strict with offers expiring after specific dates, which are announced on the website. For more information, feel free to reach out to our team via the website contact form or via telephone.
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Fees & Payments
Professional Diploma Courses are paid in 12 monthly installments
Instalments are paid during the first week of each month. If the course is completed in full the Registration Fee will count towards the last installment. If the course is not completed, the Registration Fee will not be refunded.
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Our base is Nicosia, Cyprus