Tutorial 1. Overview of the Writing Industry
Topic 1: Industry Overview
Topic 2: The writing industry and you
Topic 3: Forms of writing
Topic 4: Writing terminology
Topic 5: Tools and references
Topic 6: Network contacts

Tutorial 2. Computer Skills for Writers and Editors
Topic 1: Health and safety issues
Topic 2: Computers and the writer/editor
Topic 3: Basic computer operations
Topic 4: Word processing for writers and editors
Topic 5: Advanced computer features

Tutorial 3. Editing 1A: Grammar 1
Topic 1: Parts of speech
Topic 2: Nouns and pronouns
Topic 3: Adjectives and articles
Topic 4: Verbs and adverbs
Topic 5: Prepositions, interjections and conjunctions
Topic 6: Problems with parts of speech
Topic 7: Parts of a sentence: phrases, clauses, sentences
Topic 8: Some problems with sentences

Tutorial 4. Editing 1B: Grammar ll
Topic 1: Grammar review
Topic 2: Evaluating punctuation
Topic 3: Vocabulary and tone of writing
Topic 4: Writing structure
Topic 5: Producing documented material
Topic 6: Style: conventions and techniques

Tutorial 5. Corporate Writing 1A
Topic 1: Basic writing techniques
Topic 2: Everyday business documents
Topic 3: Writing a meeting agenda and minutes
Topic 4: Writing submissions
Topic 5: Summaries, briefing notes and précis
Topic 6: Report writing

Tutorial 6. Non-Fiction 1A
Topic 1: What to write about
Topic 2: Basic writing techniques
Topic 3: Beginnings, middles and ends
Topic 4: Observation, reporting, and interview strategies
Topic 5: Writing for different audiences
Topic 6: Bringing it all together

Tutorial 7. Non-Fiction 1B
Topic 1: Feature writing
Topic 2: Researching a feature
Topic 3: Crafting your work
Topic 4: Marketing your work
Topic 5: Law and ethics

Tutorial 8. Writing for Public Relations 1
Topic 1: Planning the writing process
Topic 2: Writing for different styles
Topic 3: Developing the message
Topic 4: Writing internal communication plans
Topic 5: Writing internal communication publications
Topic 6: Writing the company newsletter

Tutorial 9: Writing for Public Relations 2
Topic 1: Effective report and submission writing
Topic 2: Writing support materials
Topic 3: Developing direct mail
Topic 4: Speech writing
Topic 5: Writing for corporate identity
Topic 6: Financial communications and report writing

Tutorial 10. Short Story Writing 1A
Topic 1: The elements of the short story
Topic 2: From fact to fiction
Topic 3: Redrafting your work
Topic 4: Self-editing your work
Topic 5: Presenting your work

Tutorial 11. Short Story Writing 1B
Topic 1: The elements revisited
Topic 2: The art of writing
Topic 3: Rewriting your stories
Topic 4: Manuscript preparation
Topic 5: Mastering your style

Tutorial 12. Writing and Mythology
Topic 1: Myths and how writers use them
Topic 2: Myths, legends and fairy tales
Topic 3: Types of myths: The role of the cultural hero
Topic 4: Myths and the theories
Topic 5: Myths and the writer
Topic 6: Archetypes and how writers use them
Topic 7: Archetypal characters: An overview

Tutorial 13. Myths and Symbols in Writing
Topic 1: Figurative language—sound
Topic 2: Figurative language—meaning
Topic 3: The use of symbols
Topic 4: Symbols in literature

Tutorial 14. Screenwriting 1A
Topic 1: Elements of screenplays
Topic 2: Structure
Topic 3: Point of view
Topic 4: Characterisation
Topic 5: Dialogue
Topic 6: Screen devices
Topic 7: Developing a screenplay

Tutorial 15. Screenwriting 1B
Topic 1: Markets for scripts
Topic 2: Developing the script
Topic 3: Writing the script
Topic 4: Workshopping
Topic 5: The final draft

Tutorial 16. Technical Writing
Topic 1: Writing in plain English
Topic 2: Business writing techniques
Topic 3: Instructional writing techniques
Topic 4: Writing policies and procedures
Topic 5: Writing technical materials

Tutorial 17. Writing Content for the Web
Topic 1: Web conventions and style
Topic 2: Planning content layout
Topic 3: Writing content pages for websites
Topic 4: Checking for accuracy and navigation
Topic 5: Writing web blurbs, blogs and e-zines

Tutorial 18. Role of the Editor
Topic 1: The editing role and tasks
Topic 2: Using style manuals, guides and sheets
Topic 3: Copyediting and proofreading
Topic 4: Language
Topic 5: Organising a text
Topic 6: Technology and the editor
Topic 7: The changing role of the editor