What
is FirstClass? This easy to use program
enables you to access your chosen online course and communicate
securely over the internet with others on that course. You simply
have to download the program and use your given "username"
and "password" to join the course (nobody needs to know
your private email address). Click
on here to see the FirstClass logo.
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I
am nervous about downloading a software program onto my computer.
Downloading FirstClass is very simple, we will give you clear
instructions on how to download and install FirstClass. Its a
bit like installing a small internet browser program.
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I
have a very old computer, will it be good enough?
As long as you can access the internet
you can do any of theses courses (FirstClass will work on all
Windows PC's as well as Applemac computers).
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| Who
will critique or comment on my work?
You course tutor will critique each of your weekly assignments
but you will also get comments from the other course participants.
This is why our courses are referred to as conferences because
everyone is encouraged to contribute their opinion.
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| Will
I have to comment on other peoples work?
Yes, we encourage everyone on the course to read each other's
work and comment on it. You will be given guidlines on how to
do this at the beginning of the course.
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| Will
I get some courses notes?
You will be given weekly notes and assignments, these come in
a pdf format which you can read online or download to your computer
in order to print them.
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How
much time does a writingclasses.co.uk course take up?
You are encouraged to work at a pace that
suits you - this is the benefit of doing an online course! However,
a typical weekly writing assignment can take anything between
two hours and four hours of your time.
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I've
been working on the first chapter of my novel for months now and
can’t move any further forward, what course should I do?
Novel Writing - I will help you take a
fresh look at your work and give you a much needed boost.
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I
live in Switzerland - can I do this course?
Yes. You can do this course from anywhere
in the world, as long as you have a computer, access to the Internet,
are competent in English, and want to write.
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What
if I don't have time to finish the assignments?
There is no pressure on anyone to finish
anything. However, to make the most of the course, the more assignments
you can finish, the more beneficial the course will be for you.
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| Who
can I contact if I have trouble downloading the program or using
it?
Email us at writingclasses with your problem,
we always try to answer queries on the day they are posted.
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| I
am very nervous about doing a writing course and worried about
making a fool of myself.
Don't worry, we are all in the same boat, every writer feels exactly
that way. Creative writing is often personal and it is only normal
to feel nervous about sharing ones' thoughts with a reader.
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What
level of computing knowledge do I need?
You don't need any specialist knowledge. If you are comfortable
using the internet, you should have no problems installing and using
the FirstClass conferencing software. |
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