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Short Story Writing

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Short stories are becoming more common in the environment of our current technological world. With so much content absorbed online, short stories are becoming a more prevalent source of creative content. Australian College Certificate in Professional Writing (Short Story Writing) you will teach you about your role as a short story writer, the writing industry in Australia, and how to present stories to the market.

Throughout this professional development course, you will learn:

How to identify your writing markets
How to write and refine your stories
A brief history of the short story
The elements of short story writing
How to network

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 Certificate in Professional Writing (Short Story Writing)

Course code

WRI

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

Short Story Writer
Professional Writer
Freelance Writer

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 - Foundations of Writing and the Industry

Reading 1 - Overview of the Writing Industry

Industry Overview

The Writing Industry and You

Forms of Writing

Where The Work Is

Network Contacts

Tools and References

Reading 2 - Short Story Writing

A Brief History of The Short Story

Introduction to the Elements of Short Story Writing

From Fact to Fiction

Redrafting Your Work

Resources

Unit 2 - Refining your Short Story

Reading 1 - The Art of Writing Your Stories

The Elements Revisited

More About Writing

Rewriting Your Stories

Resources

Reading 2 - Elements of the Contemporary Short Story

Elements of Contemporary Short Story

Writing, Editing and Workshopping Stories

Communication and Presentation Protocols

Presentation

Resources

Reading 3 - Polishing Your Stories

Writing and Refining Your Stories

Identifying Your Writing Markets

Public Presentation

Resources

Check Your Progress

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.

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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."

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