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Australian College Advanced Professional Writing Program (Novel Writing and Publishing)

Craft captivating novels and navigate professional publishing opportunities.
Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Turn your Novel writing aspirations into reality!

Our Novel Writing and Getting Published Course equips you with the skills to write compelling fiction and navigate the journey to publication. If you’re passionate about storytelling and want to see your work in print, this course is designed to help you succeed.

What You’ll Be Able to Do in Your Job Role

This course isn’t just about writing techniques; it prepares you for the practical realities of becoming a professional novelist. Here’s how this course will equip you to thrive in the writing and publishing world:

  • Develop Captivating Novels: You’ll learn how to create engaging plots, build multi-dimensional characters, and craft immersive settings. Whether you’re writing contemporary fiction, fantasy, or historical novels, you’ll be able to structure your stories in a way that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
  • Polish Your Writing for Publication: Through detailed instruction on editing, you’ll be able to refine your work to meet professional standards. You’ll learn how to edit for consistency, clarity, and style, ensuring your manuscript is ready to impress publishers and agents.
  • Navigate the Publishing Process: This course provides insight into the practical side of the publishing world. You’ll understand how to find the right publisher, write compelling synopses, handle rejections, and negotiate contracts. You’ll also learn about self-publishing options and how to take advantage of e-books and online platforms to reach a wider audience.
  • Pitch Your Work to Agents and Publishers: By the end of the course, you’ll be able to effectively pitch your novel to literary agents and publishers. You’ll know how to present your work professionally, from crafting query letters to submitting your manuscript with confidence.
  • Prepare for a Sustainable Writing Career: Alongside creative writing skills, you’ll learn about managing the financial and legal aspects of your writing career, including copyright, royalties, contracts, and taxation. This knowledge will empower you to turn your passion for writing into a sustainable profession.

Flexible, Self-Paced Learning

Our online course allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your learning around other commitments. You can start whenever you’re ready, and work towards your writing goals from the comfort of your own home.

Take the First Step Today

Ready to make your dream of becoming a published author a reality? Call us today on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol and start your journey towards a successful writing career.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

Course Summary

Course Code NOV
Qualification gained Australian College Advanced Professional Writing Program (Novel Writing and Publishing)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments
Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1 – Writing your First Novel

Reading 1 – Getting Started
Take Yourself Seriously
What Makes a Good Novel?
What Publishers and Editors are Looking for in a Novel
Genre
Length
Who Will Be Your Readers?
Story Ideas
Structure
Research
Deadlines
Skills You Will Need to Write Your Novel
Take Care of Yourself
How Other Writers Work

Reading 2 – Writing the First Two Chapters
Taking The First Step
Functions of The Beginning
Deciding Whose Story It Will Be
Past or Present Tense
The Place to Start Your Novel
Establishing Time and Place
Covering Important Details Over Several Chapters
Checklist for Effective Beginnings
Developing a Style

Reading 3 – Characterisation
Naming Your Characters
Character Profiles
Creating Rounded Characters
Balancing Consistency and Change
Relationships Between Characters
Characters Create Conflict
Dialogue
Dialogue Checklist
Character Checklist

 

Module 2 – Methods to Success and Publication

 

Reading 1 – Story Development
How To Keep Your Reader Turning The Pages
Structural Development
Plot and Sub-Plot
Narrative Drive
Forwarding The Story Through Dialogue
Conflict and Tension
Action
Titles
Chapters
Transitions
Everyday Life and Your Novel
Getting Over The Hurdle of the ‘Midway Blues’

Reading 2 – Writing the End
Techniques For Slowing the Process Down
What Makes a Satisfying Ending?
To Resolve Or Not Resolve – How Much To Leave Unspoken?
Professional Viewpoint
The Final Word
Editing
Chronology
Editing Checklist
Character Checklist
Dialogue Checklist
Typing and Page Layout
Layout For Dialogue

Reading 3 – Getting Published
Assessing Your Novel
Finding a Publisher
Agents
Submissions
Synopses
Handling Rejection
Standard Contracts
Negotiating
The Publishing Process
Reviews
Payment
Tax
Copyright
Self-Publishing
E-books and Internet Publishing

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.

COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3Completely customise your own payment plan here.