Courses
Writing and Selling Short Stories
Learn how to write compelling short stories that appeal to both editors and readers! During this intensive course you will learn how to create well-structure, engaging short stories. You will also learn how to identify target markets for your work and how to write fiction that meets the needs of these markets. The course includes 6 modules and 6 tutor-market assignments. Study topics include: short story plotting and structure; analysing market needs; understanding your target reader; working with editors; dialogue; focus; characterisation; identifying markets, including traditional magazine markets and online markets; selling your work successfully. The assignments...
Read MoreWriting for Children
Develop the skills needed to work successfully for this unique readership. Learn how to write effectively for children and understand potential markets During this course you will learn how to write effective fiction and non-fiction for children, and will develop your own writing skills with the assistance of an experienced tutor. You will also learn how to market your work successfully, identifying suitable markets and learning how to work effectively with editors and publishers. All of our tutors are also successful children’s writers. Study topics include: children and young people as readers; understanding a young audience; writing for education; picture...
Read MoreCopywriting
Earn a living as a copywriter, producing advertising and marketing material. Copywriting is an expanding profession that offers a range of exciting opportunities both online and in traditional print media. This is an in-depth home study course designed to help students develop a range of professional copywriting skills and market their services. Whether you wish to work as a copywriter full-time or simply to provide a part-time income, this course will give you the tools and knowledge you need. The course fee includes all course material, direct to your inbox, and full tutorial support from an experienced copywriter. Subjects covered include: writing to communicate; the...
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