Writing and Journalism Courses

Publishing And Journalism Course!

Study for a Certificate in Publishing and Journalism via Distance Learning 

FREELANCE WRITING COURSE HOME STUDY

Do you want to be published? Learn to write like a professional!

• Learn about the key elements of different genres of writing.
• Improve your writing technique.
• Develop a more efficient approach to your work.

This is an ideal course to follow 'Freelance Writing'.  It is for people who have existing skills in Freelance Writing, but who need to improve their overall technique and develop a more "commercial" approach to their work. 

Creative Writing Certificate

Study for your Certificate in Creative Writing at home by Distance Learning

• Nurture your Creativity, and Become a Successful Writer
• Develop your writing skills with help from our highly qualified and experienced tutors.
• Understand different areas of fiction – find your niche.
• Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Journalism Certificate Study at Home

Study for your Certificate in Journalism by Distance Learning

Children's Writing Distance Learning Course

•  Study in your own time and at your own pace.
• Specifically designed course to learn how to write for children.
• All tutors are highly experienced.
• Learn to write for the joy of children!

  Study Childrens Writing by Distance Education

Communication Course - Distance Learning

COMMUNICATIONS COURSE - HOME STUDY

•  Improve your communications in public speaking, behaviour, letter writing and much more.
• Understand how to write well for business and personal purposes.
• Study in your own time and at your own pace with help from our highly experienced tutors.

Creative Writing Course - Home Study course

Study Creative Writing at home

• Learn how to write fiction and non-fiction.
• Write for profit or pleasure.
• Learn how to structure magazine or newspaper articles, short stories, books and more.
• Polish up your grammar skills with our concise, easy to follow study method.
• Receive constructive guidance every step of the way from professional journalists and writers.

Dan Read, a student in our Creative Writing 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."

Journalism Diploma Online Study

Study for your Diploma in Journalism at home via Distance Learning

*Develop a career in the exciting profession of journalism with this substantial course.

*Make your dream a reality.

*Developed and taught by experts in the field.

*Improve your journalism skills.

Publishing and Journalism Diploma!
Study the Diploma in Publishing and Journalism via Distance Education.

This course is very practical, and will develop your capacity to adapt to an industry that is changing so rapidly that it often leaves graduates of other courses behind.

Study this with a view to becoming:

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

ACS tutors are well published and successful professionals with current industry experience. Study here for an education with a strong dose of both reality and opportunity.

Dramatic Writing Distance Learning Course

Study Dramatic Writing from home by Distance Learning

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

Learn to tell your own story with this fantastic course.

Learn about writing engaging and powerful plots.

Learn what readers want.

Develop skills in expressing yourself.

Learn more about how to get your work published.

Editing Home Study Course

*Embark on a new career as a proofreader or editor.

*Learn the role and skills of editors and proofreaders.

*Learn about clear, effective writing.

*Follow all stages of the publishing process.

*Understand how manuscripts are prepared for publication.

Editing Advanced - Distance Learning Course

Study Editing II via Distance Education

LEARN TO BE A TOP CLASS EDITOR

*Designed for self-editors and those aspiring to enter the profession.

*Develop your understanding of the editing process.

*Learn to edit a broad range of publishing materials.

*Understand print and electronic media, text, graphics, commercial and non-commercial materials.

Editing Online course

Study Editing Practices Online from home

*Start a career in editing or publishing.

*Learn the production of an online publication from start to finish.

*Develop your ability to edit text and illustrations for articles.

*Prepare the layout for articles.

WRITING COURSE DISTANCE LEARNING

Study Effective Writing by Distance Learning

*Useful in all aspects of live.

*Learn to write well.

*Improve your job applications, reports, complaint letters and more...

*Improve your basic writing skills.

*Learn to write clearly and concisely.

*Communicate without ambiguity.

*Understand the writing rules.

*Get your message across!

ESL Writing Distance Learning Course

Study ESL at home by Online Learning

*Develop your English grammar.

*Improve your writing for business and study.

*Strengthen your English language skills, with particular focus on writing skills.

*Learn by a range of different methods and exercises in each lesson.

*A must for anyone wanting to improve their writing skills.

FREELANCE WRITING COURSE - HOME STUDY

ACS Student feedback: Yes [this course is a valuable learning experience]. I have never had the benefit of a writer give feedback on my work. That along with structure and content lessons have been beneficial.Many professional writers start out by freelancing. Learn how to write, what to write, and how publishers buy from freelance writers. Bradley Clark, Australia - Freelance Writing

Study Freelance Writing via Online Learning

WORK FOR YOURSELF DOING SOMETHING YOU ENJOY -  LEARN HOW TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER.

*Learn how to write for the freelance market.

*Understand how to sell your work.

*Find out what is important to the publishers who might buy your work.

• We provide opportunities for students to contribute to electronic and print media publications which our staff write for (once your skills reach an appropriate level).
• Students can also submit articles for publishing in the student magazine.
• Many of our staff are experienced, published writers; and are happy to provide advice and guidance to graduates of this course.

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Home Study Course - Publishing

Start a career in publishing!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a more creative industry? Well wonder no more. 

Learn:

• How the industry works
• The creative and artistic skills of the trade
• How to market your work
• Develop an understanding of the ethical issues and laws relating to the field. 

You will also have a chance to undertake a stimulating publishing project and implement the skills you have learned.

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.

Publishing Course

Study Advanced Publishing via Distance Learning

• Learn more about the print and electronic media.
• A useful qualification for anyone interested in publishing.
• Study in your own time and at your own pace.
• Learn from our highly experienced tutors.

Online Course Publishing

Study Publishing via Distance Learning

• Learn more about the business side of the publishing industry.
• Learn about publishing books, journals, newspapers and much more.
• Study in the comfort of your own home with help from our highly experienced tutors.

Technical Writing Distance Learning Course
Study Technical Writing via Online Learning

ACS student comments: I think the course is a valuable learning experience as I feel I’m being challenged along the way. Generally, I am impressed with the service I have received from ACS since enrolling. The enrollment process was very quick and all email support has been prompt and helpful. The tutors seem very pleasant and helpful in their remarks, and this keeps me motivated. It is very encouraging when they offer additional information or ask questions of me/my writing. Sally Vanston, Malaysia - Technical Writing course. Study in your own time and at your own pace.

• Learn the skills required in technical writing.
• Learn to write articles, technical reports and much more.
• Learn from industry experts - our tutors!

Fiction Writing Distance Learning Course

• Always dreamed of writing a novel or short stories - this could be the course for you.
• Learn to write fiction from our highly experienced tutors.
• Study in your own time and at your own pace.
• Develop your creativity with this Fiction Writing course.

Comment from one of our Writing Fiction students:

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

Poetry Distance Learning Course

Study Poetry Writing at home by Distance Learning

• Study in your own time and at your own pace.
• Study with our highly experienced tutors.
• Develop your poetry writing skills.
• An introductory course to many different elements of poetry.