Freelance Writer Business Course
Centre of Excellence
Summary
Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD
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Overview
Achievement
Endorsed by
The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service
Description
Course SyllabusModule 1: Purpose
- Objectives
- What You Will Need
- How to Use This Course
- Course Description and Overview
- Introduction
Module 2: Starting Out
- Before You Begin
- Achieving Success
- Tips for Success
- Grammar
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- Grammar Basics
- Resources
- Different Writing Genres
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- Introduction to Writing Genres
- Journalism
- Blog Writing
- Academic Writing
- Copywriting
- Proofreading
- Fiction Writing
- Ghost-Writing
- Article Writing
- Creative Writing
- Freelance Writing
- Business Writing
- Nonfiction Writing
Module 3: Journalism
- What is Journalism?
- Elements of Journalism Articles
- More Information
Module 4: Blog Writing
- Introduction to Blogging
- Definition
- History
- WordPress as a Blogging Platform
- How to Create a Blog Post in WordPress
- Different Types of Blogging
- Elements of a Blog Post
- Writing Blog Headlines
- Things to Remember
- Adding Images
- What to Avoid
- Writing the Content
- Blog Post Components
- Blog Keywords
- Keyword Stuffing
- Keyword Density
- Blog Categories
- Blog Post Types
- Social Media in Reference to Blogging
- Being a Credible Source of Valuable Information
- Ethics
- Blogging Responsibly
- Blogging Sources
- Blog Comments
- Clickbait
- Finding Blogging Content
- RSS Feeds
- Blogging as a Business
- Advertising and Other Revenue Streams
- Affiliate Links
- Other Revenue Streams
- The Key to Good Blogging
- Benefits of Blogging
- Where to Find Blogging Work
- WordPress as a Blogging Tool
Module 5: Fiction & Non-Fiction Writing
- Fiction Writing
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- Introduction to Novel Writing
- Elements of a Novel
- Breakdown of the Elements of Fiction Novels
- Tips for Creating Novel Components
- Outline Creation
- Elements of Story Outlines
- Novel Creation
- Hints and Tricks for Successful Novel Creation
- Novel Writing as a Business Model
- Marketing Your Novel
- Genres of Fiction Novels
- Writing Techniques
- Evoking an Emotional Response
- Fiction Writing Tips
- Non-Fiction Writing
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- Introduction to Nonfiction Writing
- Genres of Nonfiction
- Nonfiction Writing as a Business Model
- Resources for Further Study
Module 6: Ghostwriting
- Definition
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
Module 7: Article & Magazine Writing
- Introduction to Article Writing
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- Finding Your Voice
- Drawing Readers In
- Excluding Readers
- Speaking to the Reader
- Making Articles Easy to Read
- Writing Great Headlines
- Magazine Articles
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- Introduction to Magazine Articles
- Magazine Article Types
- Commissioned Articles
- Keyword Use
- Article Breakdown from Example
- Keywords and SEO
- Internet Marketing Strategy
Module 8: Creative & Writing
- Introduction to Creative Writing
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- Types of Creative Writing
- Techniques Used in the Creative Writing Process
- Creative Writing Exercises
- Freelance Writing
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- Introduction to Freelance Writing
- Writing Style Guides
- Freelance Writing as a Business
- Freelancing for Magazines
- Query Process
- Writing Clips
Module 9: Business & Academic Writing
- Introduction to Business Writing
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- How to Create a Business Email
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Academic Writing
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- Academic Document Types
- What is Included in Academic Papers
- How to Create an Academic Paper
Module 10: Copywriting
- Introduction to Copywriting
- Sales Copy
- Understanding the Product
- Defining the Target Audience
- Learning the Target Audience
- Surveying Customers
- Writing Great Headlines
- The Message in Sales Copy
- Proofreading
- Introduction to Proofreading
- How to Proofread Content
Module 11: Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing & Styles of Writing
- Verse
- What is Critical Writing?
- What is Sports Writing?
- Styles of Writing
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- Style Guides
- AP Style
- Chicago Manual of Style
- New York Times Style
Module 12: Writing Tools
- Online Tools
- Keep a Notebook
- Keep an Editorial Calendar
- Smartphone Apps
- Other Tools
- No Excuses
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- Avoid Procrastination
- Writer's Block
Module 13: Finding Work
- Working on Elance
- Working on People per Hour
- Writing a Proposal or Cover Letter
- General Information
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