Module 1. Overview of the Writing Industry
Topic 1: Understand the dynamics of the writing industry
Topic 2: Assess the writing environment you work in
Topic 3: Explain what makes a writer successful
Topic 4: Identify various categories of writing
Topic 5: Understand the role of the editor
Topic 6: Assess other roles within the writing industry

Module 2. Computer Skills for Writers and Editors
Topic 1: Avoid occupational health and safety risks in a computer working environment
Topic 2: Describe the features of a range of software and hardware suitable for use by professional writers and editors
Topic 3: Perform basic computer operations
Topic 4: Use advanced features of computer applications
Topic 5: Use a standard word processing package to produce a variety of documents

Module 3. Editing 1A: Grammar I
Topic 1: Integrate application of correct parts of speech into a range of writing tasks as defined in recognised industry style guidelines
Topic 2: Modify the structure of sentences according to recognised industry style guidelines

Module 4. Editing 1B: Grammar II
Topic 1: Integrate correctly applied grammar usage into a range of prose passages and other writing tasks
Topic 2: Evaluate correct uses and purposes of punctuation
Topic 3: Demonstrate applications for a wide and varied range of vocabulary
Topic 4: Synthesise material into effectively structured paragraphs
Topic 5: Produce documented papers
Topic 6: Integrate considerations of style conventions and techniques into writing tasks

Module 5. Corporate Writing 1A
Topic 1: Demonstrate knowledge of elements of communication theory in relation to organisational communication
Topic 2: Develop skills in the construction and interpretation of business communication
Topic 3: Demonstrate organisation of written material in commercial communication
Topic 4: Demonstrate a range of styles for different audiences
Topic 5: Demonstrate knowledge of elements of communication technology

Module 6. Non-Fiction 1A
Topic 1: Demonstrate skills in the preparation, writing and redrafting of non-fiction
Topic 2: Develop skills in writing a range of non-fiction material for different purposes and different audiences
Topic 3: Demonstrate accurate observation, reporting, research and interviewing skills appropriate to development of publishable non-fiction

Module 7. Non-Fiction 1B
Topic 1: Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to writing a range of feature articles
Topic 2: Apply appropriate writing skills to a range of feature articles
Topic 3: Analyse the non-fiction market and the range of different writing requirements

Module 8. Writing for Public Relations 1
Topic 1: Develop the plans for communications with identified target audiences
Topic 2: Identify tools through which messages are communicated, and to examine the appropriate writing styles
Topic 3: Develop message/media outlines to organise the process of selecting appropriate messages and channels of communication
Topic 4: Write effective and well-planned internal communication plans
Topic 5: Write various internal communication publications

Module 9: Writing for Public Relations 2
Topic 1: Write effective reports and submissions for identified target audiences
Topic 2: Write support material such as flyers, pamphlets, and brochures
Topic 3: Review the message/media outline for different media
Topic 4: Adapt and develop the message for direct mail
Topic 5: Demonstrate the skills required for speech writing
Topic 6: Examine the techniques used in writing corporate identity programs
Topic 7: Write effectively for financial applications

Module 10. Short Story Writing 1A
Topic 1: Describe the techniques used in short story writing
Topic 2: Write short stories to a specified standard
Topic 3: Constructively criticise original short story writing

Module 11. Short Story Writing 1B
Topic 1: Evaluate and apply the techniques of published short story writers and work-in progress of other writers
Topic 2: Write short stories to a specified standard
Topic 3: Constructively criticise original short story writing

Module 12. Writing and Mythology
Topic 1: How to use myths and archetypes to enhance your writing
Topic 2: How to create plot lines and characters that resonate in the reader's unconscious
Topic 3: How to thus move your stories into the realm of the universal
Topic 4: Theories of mythology
Topic 5: How myths function in a culture
Topic 6: The relation of myths to fairy stories
Topic 7: Writer’s uses of myth in fiction
Topic 8:The nature of archetypes
Topic 9:How writers use archetypal characters and situations

Module 13. Myths and Symbols in Writing
Topic 1: Describe the use of symbols and symbolism in literature
Topic 2: Analyse the use of symbolism in a piece of literature
Topic 3: Create a piece of literature which makes use of symbols and symbolism

Module 14. Screenwriting 1A
Topic 1: Demonstrate elements in developing characterisation
Topic 2: Identify devices relevant to film and TV writing
Topic 3: Conduct research for a screenwriting project
Topic 4: Write a synopsis for a fiction/non-fiction screenplay
Topic 5: Write a treatment for a screenplay

Module 15. Screenwriting 1B
Topic 1: Identify markets for screenplays for a range of formats
Topic 2: Develop narrative
Topic 3: Write the script

Module 16. Technical Writing
Topic 1: Prepare an outline of technical documents relevant to a specified industry
Topic 2: Write in plain English
Topic 3: Write a technical document
Topic 4: Develop and apply business writing techniques
Topic 5: Develop and apply business writing techniques
Topic 6: Write policies and procedures

Module 17. Writing Content for the Web
Topic 1: Write and edit for the Web
Topic 2: Review a website for content and use
Topic 3: Update a website
Topic 4: Carry out non-technical site maintenance
Topic 5: Understand the factors involved in writing electronic documents

Module 18. Role of the Editor
Topic 1: Understand the role of the editor
Topic 2: Use style manuals, style guides and sheets
Topic 3: Edit manuscripts—including copyediting, proofreading, punctuation
Topic 4: Organise texts—including headings and subheadings
Topic 5: Use appropriate language when making editorial decisions
Topic 6: Understand how technology will affect the editor

Advanced Professional Writing & Editing Upgrade (from PW- Professional Writing & Editing)

To undertake the Advanced Professional Writing & Editing Upgrade you will need to have completed the Professional Writing and Editing Course. Together, these two courses cover the same topics as the Advanced Professional Writing & Editing Course.

Course Outline:

Module 7. Non-Fiction 1B

Module 10. Short Story Writing 1A

Module 11. Short Story Writing 1B

Module 12. Writing and Mythology

Module 13. Myths and Symbols in Writing

Module 14. Screenwriting 1A

Module 15. Screenwriting 1B

Module 16. Technical Writing

Module 17. Writing Content for the Web

Module 18. Role of the Editor