ISBN 0-620-27844-7
Introduction to Creative Writing
The Introduction to Creative Writing tutorial is an essential guide to creaive writing for both the established and novice writer, particularly the aspiring freelance writer. Meet the author.
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Theresa
Lütge-Smith
Gary Bruce
Smith
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Theresa
Lütge-Smith
Gary Bruce Smith
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Introduction to Business Writing
Employees are often judged not only by their performance, but also by their professional and eloquent writing abilities. While you may be a competent manager or administrator, good writing skills are imperative. This self-study tutorial equips managers and administrators with the confidence and abilities to structure and write professional documents such as reports, speeches, proposals, presentations, letters, memorandums and e-mails. The tutorial also aims to develop creative, independent thinking and interactive communication skills. Contact Theresa to receive the Order Form/Invoice. R330 including postage (South Africa).
Contents
Before you get started
Objectives
of the tutorial
Assignments
Introduction
to Business Writing
MODULE 1: The basics of good plain
English business writing
MODULE
2: Editing Skills
MODULE 3: Grant Writing
MODULE 4: Proofreading Skills
MODULE 5: Business Report Writing
MODULE 6: Recording and Writing
Meeting Minutes
MODULE
7: Public Relations & Copyediting
MODULE 8: Writing effective business letters
MODULE 9: Writing effective sales letters
MODULE 10: Writing effective workplace
e-mail
MODULE
11: Writing successful business proposals
MODULE 12: Resource Directory
Many people don't have time or the inclination to enrol for courses that require them to attend formal classes. These self-study tutorials allow learners to work at their own pace and the choice to focus only on particular areas as needed. The motivation for self-study is varied. You may need to acquire specific skills to meet the criteria for a promotion or job application or simply to refresh latent or buried talents. Learners are invited to submit practical assignments for comment.These tutorials are available on computer diskette (interactive e-book format), hard copy (printed manual), PDF and CD-Rom. For more information access our FAQ list.
MODULE
1: The Writer's Toolbox
Idea Generation
Test your grammar skills
Elements of style and description
Story Draft
Assignment
Facts in a flash - getting acquainted
with essential writers' research guides
Writing magazine articles
Develop your own writer's voice
MODULE 2: The Elements of Creative Writing
Plot
Characterization
Dialogue
Pacing
Viewpoint
MODULE 3: Writing for children
Younger fiction
MODULE 4: Non-fiction
Fillers
Business Writing
Personal experience
MODULE 5: Fiction
Short-short stories
Assignment
MODULE 6: Books
Article and Manuscript Structure
MODULE 7: Screenplay
MODULE 8: Poetry
MODULE 9: Self-publishing
MODULE 10: ePublishing
MODULE 11: Online writing
MODULE 12: Finding a publisher
MODULE 13: Marketing your writing
Promotion
Marketing your writing
The sales strategy
How to write a proposal for publishing
Query Letter
Drafting a proposal
How to write a winning resume
MODULE 14: The finishing touches
Freelance success
What is a kill fee?
Register an ISBN number
MODULE 15: Resource Directory
Jobs for writers