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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Advanced Grant Proposal WritingCOM-3711PE Do you know the best way to present information in a grant proposal? In this course, an experienced grant-writer will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. You'll become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority of public fou... |
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Basic Fiction WritingSEF-3001U2 We all have great stories, be they fun, factual, or fictional. This class helps you recognize the stories in your life by heightening your observation, and harnessing your imagination. It introduces tools for writing powerful fiction. Although we focus on the short story, lo... |
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Basic Fiction Writing Part 1SEF-3001I2 We all have great stories, be they fun, factual, or fictional. Many new writers are fearful of writing or sharing their stories. This class helps you harness your imagination and organize your ideas on the page. It introduces tools for writing powerful fiction. Students will... |
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Basic Fiction Writing Part 2SEF-3001J2 This course helps you finish your story. So often we start projects and can’t seem to sustain them to THE END of the story. Building on the skills you learned in Basic Fiction Writing 1, this class will help you polish and enhance your writing. Each class meeting will includ... |
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Beginning Writer's WorkshopCSP-4000CAE Get a taste of the writer's life and improve your writing skills in this introduction to writing creatively. If you've always wanted to write but have no idea where to start, this course will demystify the process for you. You'll get a taste of the writing life, improve your... |
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Beginning Your Novel - From Idea to First DraftSEF-3001DO2 Many people want to write a novel, but most have no idea where to begin. This course guides you through the process, from identifying a workable concept to developing a working outline and beginning a first draft. We will discuss outlining a plot, developing characters, and... |
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Better Business Writing, Level 1: How to Sharpen Your Writing StyleSEF-3001AO2 Strengthen your writing by eliminating wordiness and writing more concisely. Plan your business documents to save time rewriting. With writing exercises and interactive quizzes, you'll learn the difference between active and passive voice and when to use each - and much more... |
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Better Business Writing, Level 2: Get Your Emails Read & More Business Writing TipsSEF-3001AN2 Since email writing differs greatly from other types of writing, get yours read by learning many effective email concepts from planning and organizing before you write to crafting strong subject lines and more. Learn strategies for clear and concise email writing. If you... |
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Business & Marketing WritingCOM-3711GE 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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Certificate in Business WritingSEF-3001HU Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether you’re writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, effective business writing has some specific characteristics. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill. |
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