Freelance Writing

Improve and develop your writing communication skills including grammar, punctuation, structure and how to be concise and precise in the work you produce. Develop planning skills and understand the type of writing sought by magazines, newspapers and advertisers plus hone your book writing skills. Develop your knowledge of the writing industry and the opportunities it offers; understand what publishers are looking for – these are the people who may buy your work!

What this Course Covers

This course comprises of ten lessons as outlined below:

1. Introduction
2. Basic Writing Skills
3. Planning What You Write
4. The Publishing World
5. Manuscripts
6. Newspaper Writing
7. Magazine Writing
8. Writing Books
9. Writing Advertising
10. Special Project

Workload

Study when, where and however much you want. For most students, the course can be completed with a total of around 100 hours of study; and a commitment close to that may be needed to achieve desired learning outcomes.

Extra Reading

The following books, available through this web site are relevant supplementary reading for this course

• Freelance Writing
• English Grammar
• Technical Writing

Assessment

Self Assessment Tests are presented throughout the course. These are essentially an automated quiz. When you undertake a "SAT" or "Self Assessment Test", you will be able to see what you got correct, and what was incorrect; and in that way, you can identify your weaknesses.

Ten Assignments are given at the end of each lesson. You should complete this assignment, paying careful attention to follow what is asked of you. It can be just as important to learn to work to specification, as it is to learn about the topic you are studying. Graduates who develop a habit of working to specification in the publishing and writing professions, will impress employers, and will be more efficient when self employed.

A Final Exam is offered upon satisfactory completion of all assignments. This is optional. If you choose to apply for and do this exam, you will have the possibility of obtaining a "formal credit" or "Pass Certification" for this course. A fee applies. The exam may be sat under prearranged conditions anywhere in the world. This college will award you a formal transcript, upon successful completion of the exam, as proof of your results.

Freelance writers are mre in demand than ever before - to write efficiently though you need to understand the fundamentals of good writing from pelling through to grammar and structure. Whether you decide to write novels, advertising copy, for magazines and newspapers or online blogs, this course will enhance your writing skills.

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