courses - Writing and Journalism Courses

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 freelance. The publishing... more

This is a course for people who already have skills in freelance writing, who have perhaps had some minor work published, but need to improve their overall technique and develop a more "efficient" approach to their work. Our staff include well established and successful freelance writers; and through this course, you have opportunity to communicate with these professionals and be guided by... more

Nurture your Creativity, and Become a Successful Writer To be successful as a creative writer, you need to develop not only writing skills; but also a technique and an ability to distill your ideas, focus on a project and follow that project trough to it's conclusion. Creative writing is stimulating, but also challenging, and not always completely what the student expects it to be. Then again...... more

Become a Skilled and Certified Editor and Proof Reader... more

If you want to become a freelance journalist or to work in the field of publishing, this is a good place to start. This course will provide you with a skills and knowledge base that prepares you to start a career as a freelance writer, an editor or a publisher. Many journalists begin their careers as freelance writers, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines. The broad scope of this... more

Children’s 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 set you on an... more

Become a better Communicator At Work, At Home, In Business, As a Public SpeakerThis course improves your ability to communicate in all situations. You learn to write and speak more fluently. Behaviour, visual communications, language, public speaking, conducting meetings, writing letters and reports, communications technology, and lots more are covered. This course is an accredited Advanced... more

Write for profit or pleasure. This stimulating course will develop your ability to write a good story and to think more critically about your writing. You will learn the basics of different kinds of writing - magazine and newspaper columns, short stories, books - while improving basic writing skill, your development will be guided by qualified and experienced tutors. No matter what your current... 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 about writing well: it... 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.Many university journalism graduates end up never being able to secure a successful career in publishing. There are many reasons for thi. You are better to investigate and understand these issues... more

Currently Being Developed. Enrol Now to Start Next Month! Learn to Write Drama... The first step is to develop a premise (i.e. a concise statement of what happens in a story). The next step might be to develop the main characters (i.e. contrive a profile that describes who each of the main characters are).The third step may be to develop the principal “events” (i.e. consider the dramatic... more

This course provides students with a first step toward a career in editing and proof reading. Graduates may well start with part time work editing web sites, newsletters or low circulation magazines; but over time (and perhaps with further study) can work up to full time employment as a proof reader, sub editor, book or magazine editor, copy editor, freelance editor, or even publishing assistant... more

This course is designed for self-editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers. Its aim is to develop the student’s understanding of the editing processes. Develop a capacity to edit an broad range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.Learn better editing and proofing of articles, books,... more

Enrolments now being accepted.Gain hands-on experience as an editor in a student publishing team! In this module, you will develop essential practical knowledge and skills that you will need in your career as editor or publisher. Under the guidance of a mentor (a member of our academic staff), you will plan, design, write, and publish a magazine, journal, or other publication. Think how that will... 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.This course is particularly useful for people who... 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 lesson, and submitting... more

Many professional writers start out by freelancing. Learn how to write, what to write, and how publishers buy from freelance writers.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 work. Tutors concentrate on your ability to... more

Gain valuable journalism experience by writing for a student publication. 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... more

Like Journalism Practice 1, this module gives you valuable experience in writing for a student publication, which will greatly enhance your resumé. Publishers are more likely to employ writers who have already been published! Under the guidance of a mentor (a writing/editing tutor), you will participate in the production of a specific publication. As a feature writer, you will prepare and submit... more

Understand Legal Language Legal terminology is the collection of words and phrases that have a precise or peculiar use in the law profession. Legal Terminology is not only used by Lawyers; but is also used in a wide range of associated legal professions.  This course is valuable for anyone who needs to understand and communicate better with legal language, from people who write about business... more

Develop your ability to write and understand the different types of poetry. This course provides those interested in poetry with an introductory course into the different elements of poetry and how to write it. Whatever you write has sound. People hear your words in their heads, and so the sounds you create can draw people's attention to your message. Poets use a range of musical and figurative... more

Become a Publisher; or Get a Job in the Publishing Industry  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.Some publishing businesses are small with... more

Develop your knowledge of the nature and scope of the publishing industry.There are all kinds of publishers. Most deal in hard copy or electronic publishing via the Web. Anything printed and disseminated can be described as a publication - a simple flyer or handout, a 500,000-copy-a-month magazine, a scholarly journal, an e-zine, a paper, a book. Anyone who engages in any of these activities... more

Develop your ability to plan and manage a publishing business. Publisher are continually needing to consider: “What to publish?”Some establish a limited repertoire of publication activities, focusing on academic books, novels, westerns, romance novels, text and educational books, informative or self-help books or material on specific topics such as health and wellbeing, ostrich farming etc.,... more

Develop skills to write technical information for a variety of different purposes.Students taking this course should have a basic understanding of technical writing including referencing procedures. If the subject is totally new, you may need to undertake some additional reading before progressing beyond the first lesson.Learn to write technical and scientific documents, articles, papers,... more

Learn to write FictionOne aspect of this course involves both factual information geared to developing an understanding of processes.  Another major part of this course involves you undertaking practical tasks of writing pieces of your own fiction; and analyzing the writing of other authors.  Comments from our Writing Fiction students: I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you for... more