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Study postgraduate media & communication online with Swinburne University of Technology through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

An Introduction to Creative Writing

Editing

Creative Writing

Academic Writing

Grammar and Writing

Web Communications

Academic and Professional Communications

Introduction to Creative and Professional Writing

Introduction to Video Production

Professional Writing

<p>In this subject, students will learn about the relationship between the concept of research as it is used in writing, the methodical collection of appropriate investigative materials and the publication of a researched piece of writing.</p>

Understand how creative writers go about researching their work. Examine the importance of formulating research questions. Take in a case study. Outline the writer's publishing process, from drafting to pitching. Investigate publishing opportunities.

Research for Writers

<p>This subject focuses on the acquisition of a specific set of skills that writers need before their writing is ready for publication. It achieves this by introducing students to the essential elements of the writing craft, such as plot, setting, character etc. This subject also gives learners the opportunity to develop and apply the skills of critiquing and editing in a collaborative online environment. It explores how &#39;critical friends&#39; can enrich others&#39; writing ability and further their own insights into the processes of writing.</p>

Explore the role of a support network in a writer's creative development.Wrestle with the conventions of plot, theme and character. Expose yourself for peer review. Develop feedback for others. Push your work closer to being publication-ready.

Critical Friends: The Real and Virtual Support of Writers

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