Program Overview

Introduction to Creative Writing: Professional Practice

The Creative Writing: Professional Practice unit, coded as HEN318, is designed to prepare student writers for submitting their creative works for publication. This unit focuses on drafting, redrafting, and polishing a major creative work while developing knowledge of the contemporary publishing industry.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Creative Writing: Professional Practice
• Unit Code: HEN318
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Discipline: English
• Coordinator: Doctor Danielle Wood
• Availability as Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

The unit is available in:

• Location: Hobart, Online
• Study Period: Semester 1
• Attendance Options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: International students, Domestic students

Key Dates

• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Draft and redraft a sustained work of creative writing
• Edit written work to achieve precise meaning at sentence level
• Edit written work according to supplied industry guidelines
• Recognize the publication context of contemporary works of fiction and make discerning judgments about possible opportunities to gain an audience for their work

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,174.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Online teaching and learning materials released weekly throughout the semester, and two-hour weekly synchronous workshops held in weeks 1-12 of the semester
• Assessment:
  • Workshop tasks (500 words) (15%)
  • Critical Reflection (40%)
  • Portfolio (3000 words) (45%)
• Textbooks: None specified

Conclusion

The Creative Writing: Professional Practice unit offers students a comprehensive approach to refining their creative writing skills, understanding the publishing industry, and preparing their work for publication. With its structured teaching pattern and assessment, this unit is designed to support students in achieving their creative writing goals.