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Courses available in Writing and Journalism Courses
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Study four core units (ie. Management, Office Practices, Business Operations and Marketing Foundations); three stream units covering publishing and writing and a workplace project on the publishing industry. Professional writing skills are nurtured and developed throughout the course. Writers are both employed (eg. by publishers and advertizing companies), and work f... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
If you've already done a Writing course, and want to build on that foundation; this could be a course for you.
It's a relatively flexible study program, and it's greatest strength is that it offers you a unique opportunity to be monitored and guided by writing professionals who have decades of experience in industry.
Perhaps you have had some minor work published, but need t... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Many journalists commence their careers as freelance writers, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines. Eventually, they may be employed on staff. Others develop a strong freelance business. This course is designed to prepare people for such career paths. It concentrates on developing the skills needed to succeed as a writer, and an awareness of how to develop a career ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Childrens writing is a specialised craft. It is a rewarding, inspirational, and often demanding, branch of writing. Very few people can easily recall their own childhood, and write in a manner that children can relate to. For most, it takes many hours, months, and possibly years, to write a unique and appealing story that children will want to read. This course is designed to s... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course improves your ability to communicate in all situations.
Communication is a two-way process i.e. a person is sending a message and another is receiving it. Communication is not effective if it is one-way i.e. the information is sent but not understood by the person receiving it: or the receiver does not indicate that they do not understand the message.
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For the purposes of this course, creative writing is any writing that expresses events and emotions in an imaginative manner and whose primary intent is to arouse emotions.
Creative writing can therefore be fiction, using imaginative narration, or non fiction, based on facts and events. The common ground of fiction and non-fiction writing is the creativity the writer uses t... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Being paid to write things is a dream shared by many. It can be an exciting profession, but before embarking on a substantial course of study whit us or anyone else; be sure you fully understand what is involved. Some people simply don't succeed perhaps because the dream is not the same as the reality; or maybe they are simply not the right personality. This job is not just abo... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course provides a comprehensive, solid basis for a career in journalism, and is suitable for students considering careers in any aspect of journalism, including photo journalism and publishing. ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Become an Editor or Proof Reader.
A good editor is always in demand; and with the internet, todays editors can often work from virtually anywhere in the world. Editors work for publications both in house, and outside, as contractors. No course will by itself make you into a professional editor, but with guidence from good teachers in a credible college it can lead to valuable ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course is designed for editors (who want to freshen up their skills) or self-editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers.It assumes a basic understanding of editing (either having done a foundation course such as Editing I, or having worked in industry) and builds on that foundation to develop a greater understanding of the editing processes. Through this... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course is particularly useful for people who wish to brush up on their writing skills, or to obtain basic skills which they should have, but did not develop properly while at school. It aims to provide an understanding of how to write clearly and efficiently, and to communicate thoughts in the minimum number of words, and without any ambiguity.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course will develop your knowledge of English grammar and your ability to write in English for business and study. The course is aimed at students who can write and speak basic English and wish to strengthen their English language skills, particularly their writing skills. Students will learn by reading the course notes, completing written and spoken exercises for each les... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Many professional writers start out by freelancing. This course shows you not only how to write, but also what to write, and how to go about selling your work. Ten lessons cover everything from good grammar, to planning and writing newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, books and more. Emphasis is placed on things which are important to publishers who might buy your w... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course takes you through the processes of writing for a specific publication, submitting work for publication, and meeting the requirements of an editor and publisher. Under the guidance of a mentor (a writing/editing tutor), you will learn to write according to specific criteria, deal with a publisher, and communicate effectively with others involved in the publishing pro... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
It is easier today than ever before for anyone to become a publisher; particularly for electronic publishing. This course provides an excellent start for anyone considering self publishing or seeking employment in publishing. It is equally relevant to electronic or print publishing. ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This follows on from Publishing I. Develop your knowledge of the nature and scope of the publishing industry; and both opportunities and limitations applicable to your own situation relevant to that industry.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Develop your ability to plan and manage a publishing business. Whilst it can be taken alone, this course is ideally studied as a follow on from Publishing I and II.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn Technical Writing from a school and publishing business that has produced over 15 million words since 1979!Technical writing is any writing in which the focus is on the correct, accurate and precise communication of practical information; information that is presented in order to instruct, guide, facilitate or train. Falling under this broader definition are reports, text... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn to write fiction: whether short stories, a novel or anything else.A major aspect of the journey to becoming a competent fiction writer involves developing an understanding of processes. This course sets you on that path, but also involves you undertaking practical tasks of writing pieces of your own fiction; and analyzing the writing of other authors. All of this learnin... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
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