Writing and Journalism, Editing, Publishing, Web Author, Home Studies

Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Publishing And Journalism) 900 hours Advanced Certificate 9 modules

Study, Learn and Work in the Publishing Industry

Develop your skills in both professional writing skills and management.

Writers are employed both by publishers and advertising companies, or they may work freelance.

The publishing industry is much more than just writing. It also employs:

editors
graphics technicians
photographers
artists
salesmen
clerks
and managers.

Learn about the industry and lay a solid foundation toward developing more specialised skills.

Studying this course will help give you a competitive edge when seeking career advancement.

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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Advanced Freelance Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

This is a course for people who already have skills in freelance writing, who have perhaps had some minor work published, but need to improve their overall technique and develop a more "efficient" approach to their work.

Our staff include well established and successful freelance writers; and through this course, you have opportunity to communicate with these professionals and be guided by their decades of experience.

Now available online and recently revised!

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Certificate in Creative Writing 600 hours Certificate 6 modules

Nurture your Creativity, and Become a Successful Writer

To be successful as a creative writer, you need to develop not only writing skills; but also a technique and an ability to distil your ideas, focus on a project and follow that project trough to it's conclusion. Creative writing is stimulating, but also challenging, and not always completely what the student expects it to be. Then again... if it was what you expect; you would already know what this course sets out to teach you, and you would already probably be a successful writer.

If you want to be a successful, creative writer; and have the commitment to follow that dream; this course could be the path you have been looking for.

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Certificate in Editing and Proof Reading 600 hours Certificate 6 modules

Study, Learn, Work - all from home, while travelling or wherever you are. What other job can you take with you in a suitcase?

Become a Skilled and Certified Editor and Proof Reader.

This certificate is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to work as a freelance editor or proof reader; or seek employment in the media.

You will be mentored by a team that includes many experienced media professionals; journalists, authors and editors; led by principal John Mason, himself former editor for four national magazines.

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Certificate In Journalism 600 hours Certificate 6 modules

If you want to become a freelance journalist or to work in the field of publishing, this is a good place to start.

This course will provide you with a skills and knowledge base that prepares you to start a career as a freelance writer, an editor or a publisher. Many journalists begin their careers as freelance writers, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines. The broad scope of this course will prepare you to work as a writer in a publishing business, a freelancer, or in other areas of publishing. This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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Childrens Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 10 lessons

Learn how to write children's books from the comfort of your own home!

Remember Puff the Magic Dragon? Snugglepot and Cuddlepie? Miss Twiggley's Tree? The Rabbits?

Want to be as wealthy as J.K Rowling? We can't promise that of course but we can give you the skills to try.

Anyone who has tried to entertain a child for more than two minutes knows this is no easy task. Writing for children is a specialised craft. It is a rewarding, inspirational, and often demanding branch of writing.

Very few people can easily recall their own childhood and therefore write in a manner that children can relate to. For most, it takes many hours, months, and possibly years, to write a unique and appealing story that children will want to read.

This course is designed to set you on a course for more successful writing geared to the children's market.

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Communications 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Become a better Communicator

At Work, At Home, In Business, As a Public Speaker
This course improves your ability to communicate in all situations.

Learn to:

write and speak more fluently
write letters and reports
conduct meetings

Understand:

behaviour
visual communications
language
public speaking
communications technology

This course is an accredited Advanced Certificate in Applied Management unit which will earn you credit if you choose to continue studies.

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Creative Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 10 lessons

Write for profit or pleasure.
This stimulating course will develop your ability to write a good story and to think more critically about your writing. You will learn the basics of different kinds of writing - magazine and newspaper columns, short stories, books - while improving your basic writing skill. Your development will be guided by qualified and experienced tutors. No matter what your current writing ability, if you put in the effort, you will become a better and more confident writer. Some students have been published even before finishing the course!

Dan Read, a student on our creative course has recently had an article purchased for publication. He said of the course - "I feel that the course has given me the tools and confidence necessary to make this possible."

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Diploma In Journalism 2100 hours Diploma

To be paid to write is a dream shared by many.

Writing can be an exciting profession, but before embarking on a substantial course of study with us or anyone else; be sure you fully understand what is involved. Some people simply don't succeed perhaps because the dream is not the same as the reality; or maybe they are simply not the right personality. This job is not just about writing well; it also requires you to be able to write quickly and work under pressure. You also need to be prepared to write what an employer wants, which is not always the same as what you want. This is the reality of journalism. If you can get past these considerations, and with a bit of luck, you may be able to forge a serious career.

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

Dan Read, a student in our Diploma in Journalism course has recently had an article published. His comments on the course - "I feel that the course has given me the tools and confidence necessary to make this possible."

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Diploma In Publishing And Journalism 2100 hours Diploma 21 modules

Learn, study and develop a comprehensive, solid basis for a career in journalism.

Study Media, Writing and Publishing with a view to becoming:

A Journalist or Writer
Publishing Assistant or Manager
Web Developer
A Marketing Manager
A Production Manager ...etc

This course is suitable for students considering careers in any aspect of journalism, including photo journalism and publishing.

The course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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Dramatic Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Learn to Write Drama!

New Course!

Are you worried that your stories are boring? Do you want to learn how to write engaging and powerful plots? Do you want to spend less time obsessed with syntax and more time thinking about what you want your reader to feel and what you are trying to express?

Do you have great story ideas but don't know where to start?

This course will help you no matter what style of writing you do, or where in the world you live.

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Editing I (Editing and Proof Reading) 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Study editing and proof reading from home.

This course provides students with a first step toward a career in editing and proof reading.

Graduates of this course may well start with part time work editing web sites, newsletters or low circulation magazines; but over time (and perhaps with further study) can work up to full time employment as a proof reader, sub editor, book or magazine editor, copy editor, freelance editor, or even publishing assistant or publisher.

Editors work for publications both in house (eg. in a magazine, newspaper or web development office), or outside as contractors (eg. self employed from home).

Alone, this course does not make you a professional editor, but it can lead to valuable career opportunities when combined with other courses that develop your knowledge and skills in publishing and journalism.

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Editing II 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Improve your editing skills!

A great follow on course from Editing I, this course is designed for self-editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers. Its aim is to develop the student’s understanding of the editing processes.

Develop a capacity to edit a broad range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.

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Editing Practice 100 hours

Enrolments now being accepted.
Gain hands-on experience as an editor in a student publishing team!
In this course, you will develop essential practical knowledge and skills that you will need in your career as editor or publisher. Under the guidance of a mentor (a member of our academic staff), you will plan, design, write, and publish a magazine, journal, or other publication. Think of how good that will look on your resumé! Gain hands-on experience as an editor in a student publishing team!

Prerequisites

Publishing I and Editing I, or equivalent
Medium level computer skills

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Efficient Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 6 lessons

Learn How to Write!

The ability to write is priceless (it's true the pen is mightier than the sword).

This course will be particularly useful for people who wish to "brush up" on their writing skills or to obtain basic skills which they did not develop properly while at school.

Learn how to:

write clearly and efficiently
clearly communicate thoughts using a minimum number of words
write clearly and unambiguously

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Esl Writing Fundamentals 100 hours Statement of Attainment 12 lessons

Need English for Business Purposes?

IMPROVE YOUR WRITTEN ENGLISH SKILLS - AN IDEAL COURSE FOR ANYONE WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

This course is written for those with English as a Second Language. This course will develop your knowledge of English grammar and your ability to write in English for business and study. The course is aimed at students who can write and speak basic English and wish to strengthen their English language skills, in particular their writing skills. Students will learn by reading the course notes, completing written and spoken exercises for each lesson, and submitting them for comment and correction.

Comment from one of our ESL students: "Studying with ACS was a wonderful experience. I have learnt a lot and will take a new course soon" M. Khaovong

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Freelance Writing 100 hours Statement of Attainment 10 lessons

Study from home to become a freelance writer!

Many professional writers start out by freelancing. Learn how to write, what to write, and how publishers buy from freelance writers.

Ten lessons cover everything from good grammar to planning and writing newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, books and more. 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.

Graduates of this course should:

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.
Know 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.

Here's what one of our students has said:
"(The course) has helped me focus on writing and increased my confidence. Provided me with valuable information and improved skills so that I can move forward in my ambitions". Justine

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Journalism Practice I 100 hours Statement of Attainment

Gain valuable journalism experience by writing for a student publication. This course takes you through the processes of writing for a specific publication, submitting work for publication, and meeting the requirements of an editor and publisher. Under the guidance of a mentor (a writing/editing tutor), you will learn to write according to specific criteria, deal with a publisher, and communicate effectively with others involved in the publishing process. And, you will come away with at least one published work (maybe more), which will set you on the path to a career as a writer. No matter what you want to write, you will find this a great learning experience.

Prerequisites

Freelance Writing, Publishing I, and Editing I, or equivalent
Medium level computer skills, or higher.

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Journalism Practice II 100 hours Statement of Attainment

Like Journalism Practice 1, this module gives you valuable experience in writing for a student publication, which will greatly enhance your resumé. Publishers are more likely to employ writers who have already been published! Under the guidance of a mentor (a writing/editing tutor), you will participate in the production of a specific publication. As a feature writer, you will prepare and submit works for the publication and work with other students to produce a polished, professional-looking online publication that you can proudly show to a prospective employer.

Prerequisites

Freelance Writing, Publishing I, Editing I, and Journalism Practice 1; or equivalent
Medium level computer skills or higher

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Legal Terminology 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Understand Legal Language

Legal terminology is the collection of words and phrases that have a precise or peculiar use in the law profession. Legal Terminology is not only used by Lawyers; but is also used in a wide range of associated legal professions.

This course is valuable for anyone who needs to understand and communicate better with legal language, from people who write about business and politics, to Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Solicitors, Law Professors, Legal Receptionists/Secretaries, Private Investigators, Authorised Government Inspectors and Officers, Law Enforcement Officers and many others.

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Poetry 100 hours Statement of Attainment 9 lessons

NEW COURSE!

Develop your ability to write and understand different types of poetry.

This course provides those interested in poetry with an introduction to the different elements of poetry and how to write it. Unlock your creativity!

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Publishing I 100 hours Statement of Attainment 10 lessons

Become a Publisher; or Get a Job in the Publishing Industry!

It is easier today than ever before for anyone to become a publisher; particularly for electronic publishing.

This course provides an excellent start for anyone considering self publishing or seeking employment in publishing. It is equally relevant to electronic or print publishing.

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Publishing II 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Learn About the Publishing Industry.

Suitable for anyone with some experience or prior studies who wants to build their knowledge and understanding of opportunities in any area of this industry, irrespective of whether electronic or print media.

There are all kinds of publishers. Most deal in hard copy or electronic publishing via the Web.

Anything printed and disseminated can be described as a publication:

a simple flyer or handout
a 500,000-copy-a-month magazine
a scholarly journal
an e-zine
a paper
a book

Anyone who engages in the production of any of these might describe themselves as a publisher.

Develop your knowledge of the nature and scope of the publishing industry.

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Publishing III 100 hours Statement of Attainment

Develop your ability to plan and manage a publishing business.
Publisher are continually needing to consider: “What to publish?”
Some establish a limited repertoire of publication activities, focusing on academic books, novels, westerns, romance novels, text and educational books, informative or self-help books or material on specific topics such as health and wellbeing, ostrich farming etc., fashion or gardening magazines, music scores etc. Other publishers will engage in a wider range of activities, publishing books, journals, monographs and newspapers in their different branches. The nature of the publishing enterprise will determine what kinds of texts they will publish, and how they choose which texts to publish.
Whilst it can be taken alone, this course is ideally studied as a follow on from Publishing I and II.

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Technical Writing (Advanced) 100 hours Statement of Attainment 9 lessons

Develop skills to write technical information for a variety of different purposes.
Students taking this course should have a basic understanding of technical writing including referencing procedures. If the subject is totally new, you may need to undertake some additional reading before progressing beyond the first lesson.

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Writing Fiction 100 hours Statement of Attainment 8 lessons

Learn to Write Fiction! Study from home.

write your own fiction
analyse the writing of others
improve your writing skills
plan a novel

Fiction is writing that encompasses imaginary characters, events, and/or settings created by the writer. All of the components of a fictitious story do not necessarily need to be fictitious though!

Comments from our Writing Fiction students:

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you for making it available" S. Cooke

"Having a (tutor available) who is able to critique my work was essential. I needed to know where my strengths and weaknesses lie. An informed and knowledgeable tutor helps a lot". Wendy

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