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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Creative WritingCSP-4000HW2
Want to try your hand at creative writing, or improve what you’re already working on? In this class, you’ll grow as a creative writer, constructively responding to each other’s writing in a confidential space. You’ll write from prompts to create plots, develop characters, an...
Get Grants!CSP-4000DPE
Whether you're interested in writing grant proposals as a career or in obtaining funding for your organization, this course will give you the grant-writing skills you need to outshine your competition. Learn how to develop successful, fundable grant proposals from experts in...
Grammar Refresher Part 1SEF-3001AV2
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. You'll explore the basics of English grammar--like comma rules, correct punctuation and capitalization--and lots more. Reacquaint yourself with old, forgotten rules, meet some new ones, and revisit...
Grant WritingSEF-3001MT2
Learn the basics of grant writing. During this six-hour class, you will learn the basics of writing a grant in a hands-on, workshop-type setting. We will cover the different components of grants, examples include how to set and maintain a workable grant cycle by tracking p...
Grant Writing Level 1SEF-3001MN2
Learn the grant writing skills that are essential for acquiring competitive funding from government agencies or private foundations. Beginners will learn the basics of writing winning grant proposals. Those with more experience will sharpen their skills and engage in discuss...
Grant Writing Level 2SEF-3001MU2
Would you like to write a grant proposal? This course will hone the essential skills for acquiring competitive funding from government agencies or private foundations. Learn more in-depth exploration of the grants process, and have hands-on practice with researching, develop...
How to Make Money from your Writing: Writeriffic IISEF-3001ZE
Are you interested in exploring ways to make money with your writing? Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement, or boost what you're earning as a writer, you'll find the how-to's here. You'll learn secrets, methods, and tip...
Introduction to Fiction PodcastingCSP-4000LE2
Be part of the "golden age" of audio fiction! Podcasts are a fun and accessible way to tell stories and bring ideas to life - and a great way to reach a large audience on a small budget. "Welcome to Night Vale," "The Magnus Archives," and "Blackout," among many other podcast...
Introduction to Grant WritingSEF-3001DN2
During this six-week course, students will learn the basics of writing grants in a practical, hands-on setting, with the focus on writing and communication skills. The course covers the components of grants, how to set and maintain a workable grant cycle, building a successf...
Introduction to Internet Writing MarketsSEF-3001FE
The Internet provides unlimited opportunities if you're a writer, whether you just have a few hours a week to blog or want a full-time publishing career or just plan to promote your books or business on the Web. There is no single way to become successful writing for the Web...
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