Portfolio Development for Writers

• • Branding the Self as Writer
  • The Writer at Work
  • Writing Fame and the Corporate Persona
  • The Writer Abroad
  • Travelling to Write
  • The Science in Writing
  • The Enterprise in Writing
  • The Wellness of Writing
  • Writing by Design
  • Niche Writing

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-PWP311-Writing and Research for Professional Contexts
• CUR-PWP310-Writing Creative Non-Fiction
• CUR-CWG210-Writing Short Fiction
• CUR-ENG300-Decolonising Place

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

This subject examines issues in the theory and practice of impression management and self-branding in the context of writing for specific publications and workplaces. You will critically review a range of different online and offline texts, writing styles, and genres and identify the specific techniques used to create writing personas appropriate for various publications and purposes. You will also develop a portfolio of your own writing for online and print media that establishes your own position as a professional writer. The topics covered include travel writing, science writing, lifestyle writing, fashion writing, and writing about health and wellness, among others.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Proposal (30%)
• Written text in nominated genre (30%)
• Writing Portfolio (40%)

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