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Overview
In the Freelance Writing course from Warnborough College, emphasis is placed on things which are important to publishers who might buy your work. Tutors concentrate on your ability to properly structure an article, and to be both concise and clear in your use of words.
Key facts
- Have improved communication skills, particularly with respect to clarity, conciseness and correct grammar.
- Be familiar with the “writing industry”; having a clear idea of where opportunities exist for obtaining work as a freelance writer.
- How to go about approaching potential clients to obtain work.
- Have an understanding of the processes involved in publishing books, magazines and newspapers; from generating concepts to seeing the finished publication on sale.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Writing skills – What is communication, types of communication, types of language, clear wording, concise wording, parts of speech, grammar, punctuation.
- The publishing world – Periodicals, books, remaindering, copyright, publishers advertising conditions, public lending rights, contracts, selling.
- Manuscripts – Types of printing, preparing a type script, etc.
- Planning what you write – Mechanics of writing, developing an idea, sentence structure, precis, planning what you write, building a paragraph.
- Newspaper writing – Newspapers, regular columns, fillers, short features, etc.
- Magazine writing – Travel writing, magazine articles/features, determining potentially marketable articles.
- Writing books – Non fiction, fiction, short stories, determining what to write and developing an idea.
- Writing advertising – Writing a press release, writing an advertisement, writing for public relations, etc.
- Special project
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self-paced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 67 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Many professional writers start out by freelancing. Learn how to write, what to write, and how publishers buy from freelance writers.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full
Funding
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