College:
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College SA |
| School: |
Writing Studies |
| Course: |
Writing Saleable Articles |
| Programme type: |
College SA Programme |
Award Type:
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Certificate |
Award Issued by:
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College SA |
| Accredited by: |
N/A |
| SAQA ID: |
N/A |
| NQF Level: |
N/A |
| Course Duration: |
11-15 months |
| Entrance Criteria: |
Basic literacy skills and a passion for writing |
| Fees: |
Click Here to request the Course Fee |
WHAT DOES WRITING SALEABLE ARTICLES ENTAIL?
Articles elaborate on absolutely any topic imaginable, and very often these articles are used to do one of three main things: They comment or respond on some issue, for instance in newspaper articles, or voice an opinion about something, for instance in political propaganda or advertisements for certain products, or they could be informative in that they tell you more about something or elaborates on what it involves, for instance an article about global warming.
To be a published writer is one of the most rewarding occupations or pastimes – both financially and creatively – that you can imagine. It is also an activity for which there is an enormous demand. Editors and publishers are always on the lookout for new writers and fresh ideas, as articles appear in all forms of media, whether it be in pamphlets, newspapers or on the internet. If you have compelling writing skills, you could start earning some money with this talent!
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
- Tactics for Winning – orientation and motivation for learners
- The fastest way to writing success
- Punctuation
- Children's books
- Back to basics
- What have we covered?
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
On completion of your course, you will be awarded a Certificate in Writing Saleable Articles.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY THE WRITING SALEABLE ARTICLES COURSE?
It is a proven fact that there is a huge shortage of competent writers in all industries today, which means that a writing qualification would automatically set you apart from other struggling writers. If you have the ability to write coherent and interesting articles from clients’ briefs or to write content that is relevant to issues in the world around us, you will be in high demand.
Language and literature is part of our daily lives – without it, any industry would come to a standstill. If you’re creative and attuned to language, putting your thoughts onto paper could become a very rewarding experience!
IS THE WRITING SALEABLE ARTICLES COURSE THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?
Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Writing Saleable Articles course is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.
1. Do you have a passion for writing and working with language?
2. Do you consider yourself to be a creative and innovative thinker?
3. Are you interested in pursuing a career in writing articles?
4. Are you looking to develop your writing and language usage skills?
5. Do you want to entertain people by writing interesting articles that introduce fresh ideas?
6. Do you want to receive specialist training in writing articles that could be published in the media?
7. Are you interested in learning more about what appeals to different readers and what they are looking for?
8. Are you naturally attuned to language and creative writing?
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the Writing Saleable Articles course is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.
If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars, and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
- Comprehensive Writing Diploma
- Certificate in Effective Business English
- Certificate in English Language Skills
- Certificate in Poetry Writing
- Certificate in Romantic Fiction Writing
- Certificate in Scriptwriting
- Certificate in Writing a Novel
- Certificate in Writing for Children
- Certificate in Writing Short Stories
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.
COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES
Tactics for Winning – orientation and motivation for learners
The fastest way to writing success:
- The market for articles
- Marketing your work
- Writing for a specific market
Punctuation:
- Commas
- Colons
- Semi-colons
- Dash
- Hyphen
- Apostrophe
- Quotation marks
- Capital letters
- Paragraphs
- Sentences
Children's books:
- Textbooks
- Reference books
- Historical publications
- Holiday guides
- Specialist publications
Back to basics:
- The angle
- Types of articles
- Getting things in order
- Libel/Defamation
- The use of excerpts
What have we covered?
- Journalism
- Typical, significant, encourages understanding
- Good news articles
INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
If you would like to find out more about the Writing Saleable Articles Qualification, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.
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