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A practical course for those interested in writing scripts for a variety of media such as public speaking, little theatre production, live theatre, radio, television and films.
This course is designed to introduce the student into writing scripts to industry standard.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- understanding powers of persuasion
- radio scripting and format
- creating characters
- handling monologue and dialogue
- comedy writing
- screenplay writing
- writing for commercial television.
This course is designed for those interested in developing their skills and techniques in writing short stories. It will take you step by step to a broad understanding of the elements of good story writing. You will achieve a knowledge and effective use of the language of fiction, a development of basic themes and creation of plots and characters.
The course further aims at developing students' self-confidence in their ability to write short stories for pleasure and profit.
You must successfully complete Short Story Writing Level 1 before enrolling into Level 2.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- writing techniques
- creating and developing characters
- writing effective description and dialogue
- handling devices and types of stories
- writing short stories for specific ages and groups.
Children's literature is a highly rewarding market for those who have learned the techniques, and by practice, have gained the skills to write the types of stories children love and need. Stories to entertain hold their attention and guide them through life.
This course provides a solid background in writing for a range of ages, from infants to 12 year olds.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- researching is serious fun
- what is good writing
- principles of effective writing
- getting good at grammar
- laying out professional style manuscripts
- storytelling principles
- considering character
- settings and situations
- writing to reach young readers
- creating a picture book
- writing and illustrating children's picture books
- writing the modern fairytale
- dramatic writing for all age groups
- writing material for juvenile magazines
- fiction for the age groups
- marketing
This course is designed for those interested in developing their skills and techniques in writing short stories. It will take you step by step to a broad understanding of the elements of good story writing. You will achieve a knowledge and effective use of the language of fiction, a development of basic themes and creation of plots and characters.
The course further aims at developing students' self-confidence in their ability to write short stories for pleasure and profit.
You must successfully complete Short Story Writing Level 1 before enrolling into Level 2.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- writing techniques
- creating and developing characters
- writing effective description and dialogue
- handling devices and types of stories
- writing short stories for specific ages and groups
A practical course for those interested in writing and selling articles, features, fillers, news stories, columns and non fiction books of various kinds.
Level 2 has been developed to take you further into the topics associated with Freelance Journalism.
You must successfully complete Freelance Journalism Level 1 before enrolling into Level 2.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- Interviewing, reporting and editing
- magazines: Editing and style
- publication administration, design and production
- bookmaking and marketing
- making documentaries.
A practical course for those interested in writing and selling articles, features, fillers, news stories, columns and non fiction books of various kinds.
You must successfully complete Freelance Journalism Level 1 before enrolling into Level 2.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- writing news and features
- using photographs
- outlining
- headlining and style
- preparing the manuscripts
- writing non fiction
- the publishing process
- marketing and public relations.
This is a practical course intended to introduce potential editors of print materials, as well as people who are interested in proofreading, to the skills they will need. It is also aimed at people who may not be interested in working as full-time editors or proofreaders but find they need editing and proofreading skills in their current employment.
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in gaining confidence and developing skills in editing and proofreading.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- the editor's role
- proofreading
- what are a proofreaders duties and responsibilities; printing
- conventions and style
- style features
- numbers
- how to use proof marks
- grammar
- punctuation
- issues of editors
- diction
- accuracy
- fundamentals of writing
This course is not a beginner's course. The pre-requisite is to have completed either the Short Story Writing or Freelance Journalism courses.
This course shows you how to tailor your work to meet the publishers' needs. It shows you how to write and see the kind of novel that will return your royalties.
You are required to successfully complete either Short Story Writing or Freelance Journalism before enrolling into Novel Writing.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- how to chart your path to the bestseller lists
- doing something extraordinary
- letting your imagination soar
- turning desire into reality
- beating the block
- using the tools
- getting good at grammar
- creating memorable characters.