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Explore your creativity, hone in on your writing skills and learn how to publish your own work! This course teaches you the art of creative writing as well as how to develop your own style and how to write for different genres and mediums.

Throughout this professional development course, you will learn to:

The Writer's Toolbox
To structure your writing
Write life stories
Write within genre
Find a publisher

At Australian College, we offer a comprehensive online learning experience. You can complete your course online in your own time and at your own pace.

Course summary

Qualification gained

Australian College Diploma of Professional Writing (Creative Writing)

Course code

CRW

Study mode

Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)

Flexible duration (with an option to extend)

Up to 12 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Assessment method

Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments

Nationally recognised

No

Career Opportunities

Fiction Writer
Short Story Writer
Non-Fiction Writer
Poet
Children's Writer
Script Writer
Media Writer
Novelist

Course fees

Payment Option 1 - $2,000.00 upfront*
Payment Option 2 - $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
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Course units

Unit 1 - Developing Your Creative Writing

Reading 1 - Creative Writing for Pleasure and Profit

Introduction to Creative Writing

Your Writing Menu

The Writer's Toolbox

Getting Started

Basic Grammar Points

Reading 2 - Structure in Your Writing

Your Writing Direction

Drawing On Your Experiences

Text Structure

Words Of Wisdom

Reading 3 - Finding Your Point of View

Introducing Point Of View

First Person Point Of View

Second Person Point Of View

Third Person Point Of View

The Various Uses Of Tense

Reading 4 - Character, Plot and Dialogue

Being Character Driven

Where Do Characters Come From?

Major and Minor Characters

Reasons For Using Dialogue

Features of Dialogue

Dialects and Unusual Speech Patterns

Setting Out Dialogue

Unit 2 - Creating a Writing Portfolio

Reading 1 - Plotting a Story

Developing The Plot

The Power Of Conflict

Drawing Up a Plan

The Blueprint: Basic Structures

Arranging The Story

Reading 2 - Atmosphere, Mood and Style

Creating a Sense Of Place

Authentic Descriptions

Symbolic Meaning in Description

Voice is Different From Voices

Making Your Work Original and Your Words Sing

Imagery, Metaphors and Similes

Pacing Yourself

Reading 3 - Writing Life Stories

Autobiography and Memoir

Writing Your Family History

Writing a Biography

Reading 4 - Writing Poetry

Poetry Today

Finding Inspiration

Learning The Craft

Different Types Of Poems

Unit 3 - Editing and Publishing Your Work

Reading 1 - Popular Genres

Bestselling Books

Writing Romance Fiction

Writing Historical Fiction

Making Crime Pay - From Writing Not Murder

Fantasy and Science Fiction

Horror Stories

More Tips For Genre Writing

Reading 2 - Screenplays, Stage Plays, Television

Stage Plays

Screenplays For Film and Television

Film - Making Your Mark On The Big Screen

Reading 3 - Editing Techniques

Fellowships and Prizes

Writing Non-Fiction

Ghost Writing

Finding Your Way Around The Internet

Starting With The First Draft

Improving Your Draft

Evaluating Your Writing Style

Copyediting

Professional Editors and Assessors

Reading 4 - The Business of Getting Published

Writing a Book Proposal

Tracking Your Work

Do You Need An Agent?

Choosing The Right Publisher

The Role Of The Manuscript Reader

Self-Publishing

Final Words

Entry requirements

Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
A good command of written English
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Student reviews

"I would thoroughly recommend Australian College to anyone who wants to learn something new, or add to the knowledge base they may already have on a particular subject.

There is a multitude of different courses to choose from that could take the individual in whatever direction they would like to take - be it for increased work opportunities or simply to stimulate the mind.

My thanks for helping me to open up a new direction in my life."

Tracey Marcelis

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