Professional and Creative Writing
Whether you are a budding novelist, a business professional looking to improve your communication skills or simply a lover of words, Wake Tech's professional and creative writing courses can and elevate your writing to new heights.
Through expert instruction and personalized feedback, you will learn to master the art of storytelling, develop your unique voice and discover the power of language to captivate and inspire readers.
Courses cover topics such as fiction writing, e-publishing, romance novels and screenwriting, as well as professional writing courses for grant proposals and business communication.
The non-degree courses will not transfer to meet high school or college degree requirements. However, many do provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and will count as academic credit for those on J-1 visas.
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Business & Marketing WritingCOM-3711GE1 available classes Write great marketing copy to improve your company's image and your chances of getting hired or promoted. Are you a writer working in the business world? Or a marketing professional responsible for great marketing copy? You may need training for your current position – or yo... |
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Effective Business WritingSEF-3001EE1 available classes Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, a... |
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Introduction to PodcastingCSP-4000LD21 available classes Are you ready to learn how to create a podcast? This “behind-the-scenes” look at podcasting will show you a five-phase model for producing an original podcast. You’ll move through the planning process to production, post-production, release, and publicity and marketing.... |
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Introduction to ScreenwritingCSP-4000LC21 available classes Try your hand at screenwriting – or improve the screenplay you’re already working on! This course covers screenwriting from formatting and story structure to workshop etiquette and festival submissions. Students will begin work on a screenplay that they will develop, revise,... |
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Write & Publish Your Nonfiction BookCSP-4000CDE1 available classes Become a professional author or advance your career by learning to write, edit, and publish nonfiction books. You are 10 times more likely to get published than fiction writers. Whether you dream of becoming a full-time author, writing books to advance your career, or pennin... |
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Write Fiction Like a ProCSP-4000DME1 available classes What's the single biggest difference between professional authors and novices? Professionals know how to structure novels and stories for maximum dramatic effect. This course helps you develop the same story structuring skills the pros use. You'll understand how your passion... |
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Writing Effective Grant ProposalsCOM-3711ME1 available classes Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results for your favorite organization or charity. Preparing successful grant proposals to receive funding from corporations or foundations requires careful research, meticulous preparation, and graceful writing. Grant administ... |
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Writing EssentialsCOM-3711OE1 available classes Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. Wheth... |
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Writing for ChildrenCSP-4000DEE1 available classes Learn how to write for children! Steve Alcorn, published children's author and writing mentor, will show you how to touch children's hearts by creating books for them. You'll explore the changing world of children's literature, including picture books, chapter books, books f... |
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Writing for ESLCSP-4000DIE1 available classes Is writing in English a challenge? Many ESL learners have excellent educations, training, and skills in their native countries. However, their dreams of success elude them in English-speaking countries because they cannot write effectively in their new language. Learn what E... |
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