Course: Certificate in Non-fiction Writing & Publishing

This course addresses the process of writing a non-fiction book or article and progressing it through to publication.

Guided by an Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) trainer with extensive international experience, you will learn how to develop ideas, plan your project, research and interview, edit your work and make it saleable to editors. You will also explore the opportunities provided by magazine articles, web features, the youth market, collaborative works and ghost writing.

The course also delivers valuable skills that will help you to sell your work, together with training in financial matters and publicity.

Course Number	94520
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	10 written assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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	The wide, wide world of non-fiction Where your book might fit Writing from personal experience Short non-fiction Spin-offs from best-selling non-fiction
	Developing your ideas Where to find ideas Developing your idea Understanding your strengths and limitations What your readers need and expect
	Planning your book From idea to outline How reader-friendly is your writing? Taking advantage of ideas Research
	Anecdotes and quizzes How to write a good anecdote Hints on using fiction techniques The structure of a quiz Using case studies
	Writing articles The general structure of an article Writing a query letter to a magazine editor Using the fiction writer's techniques How to convert chapters of your book into articles
	Writing for the internet Why writers need the internet Why readers like the internet Writing articles for the internet Writing e-zines
	The youth market Writing non-fiction for children and teenagers Re-casting your material for youth Writing non-fiction for children's magazines How other authors have done it
	Collaborating, ghostwriting and self-publishing Should you look at co-writing? The pros and cons of working with other writers Distributing your book Promoting and marketing your self-published book
	Research and interviews Approaches to research Copyright and plagiarism What your readers need to know How to conduct an interview; arranging the interview, preparation, the interview, reconstructing the interview
	Editing and polishing your work Getting distance from your manuscript Getting feedback Tips on polishing your work From the first run through to the final draft
	Selling your work: query letters, proposals, copywriting tricks Press releases What editors want How knowledge of copywriting techniques will help you Words that sell
	Where to from here? Writing as a business Look ahead and budget to grow Self-promotion and publicity Handling the media

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Ann Harth

With her broad international experience and enthusiasm for nurturing the talents of emerging writers, Anne Harth is the ideal tutor for Cengage Education’s Non-fiction Writing & Publishing course.

Her non-fiction subject specialties are parenting, writing and running a writing business from home. Some of her non-fiction articles and columns can be found on a number of online publications and e-zines, including the writing4success website. Ann is a contributor to Reader’s Digest and has also ghost-written a number of non-fiction books on diverse subjects ranging from cookbooks to wedding planning. She also writes adult fiction, has worked with contemporary authors on their short fiction and is highly accomplished as a children’s fiction writer.

As a dual citizen of Australia and the US with more than 20 years’ residency in each, Ann is comfortable writing for the international community. Her diverse background and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) supply her with an endless array of characters, experiences and settings on which to draw.

Ann enjoys sharing her experience and expertise with students and is always available for questions. She is committed to helping her students achieve their writing goals.

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