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Certificate of Non Fiction Writing

Whether you’re an aspiring author, journalist, blogger, or content creator, this course will help you build a professional non-fiction writing career.
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Certificate of Non-Fiction Writing

Whether you’re an aspiring author, journalist, blogger, or content creator, this course will help you build a professional non-fiction writing career.

The Certificate of Non-Fiction Writing is a professional development course that will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to create a range of non-fiction genres, from memoir and biography to travel, food, news and digital writing.

In this online non-fiction writing course, learn about author platforms, narrative techniques, story arcs, imagery, and build immersive scenes that connect with readers. You’ll also develop skills in research, interviewing, news and feature writing, memoir, and travel and food writing.

You’ll learn to write SEO‑optimised content for digital platforms, how to engage with your audience and build a compelling portfolio. You’ll also explore legal and rights considerations, marketing and launch strategies to promote your work through media, events, and online channels.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident to take a non-fiction project from concept to publication.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Non-Fiction Writing

Unit 1: Introduction to Non-Fiction Writing

  • Introduction to non-fiction writing
  • Non-fiction genres
  • Fact vs fiction
  • Understanding audience and platform

Unit 2: Storytelling for Non-Fiction

  • Storytelling for non-fiction
  • Narrative arc
  • Techniques for building a strong arc
  • Using imagery
  • Using specific, relevant details
  • Scene-building in non-fiction
  • Engaging readers with real events

Unit 3: Research and Interviewing

  • Research and interviewing
  • Research methods
  • Fact checking
  • Source validation
  • Structuring and conducting interviews

Unit 4: Travel and Food Writing

  • Travel and food writing
  • Crafting place and atmosphere
  • Structuring for flow
  • Evoking the senses: Food writing
  • Ethical considerations

Unit 5: News and Feature Writing

  • News and feature writing
  • News articles
  • News article structure
  • News writing style
  • Writing leads
  • Nut grafs
  • Writing conclusions
  • Writing features

Unit 6: Memoir, Biography, and Personal Essay

  • Memoir, Biography, and Personal Essay
  • Personal voice
  • Memory versus record
  • Subjectivity: owning perspective
  • Honesty and ethics
  • Biography: Balancing facts and narrative
  • Structuring personal essays

Unit 7: Blog and Digital Writing

  • Blog and digital writing
  • Developing and using voice
  • Understanding audience and purpose
  • Headlines: Capturing attention
  • Multimedia: Enhancing engagement
  • SEO basics
  • Building a digital portfolio
  • Establishing an online presence

Unit 8: Editing, Revising, and Publishing

  • Editing, revising, and publishing
  • Clarity, impact, and accuracy
  • Working with editorial and peer feedback
  • Preparing for publication
  • Traditional publishing
  • Self-publishing
  • Hybrid publishing
  • Vanity publishing
  • Marketing and launch strategy
  • Build and leverage author platform
  • Launch events and advanced buzz
  • Advanced reviews and engagement
  • Broaden your media exposure
  • Ongoing engagement and analytics
  • Legal and rights considerations
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Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Writers
  • Biographers
  • Freelance writers
Great course to further my skills in non-fiction writing.
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J. Widdowson-Staples
Punchbowl, TAS
Certificate of Non Fiction Writing
September 2022
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A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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