Content Writing For Profit

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Course code: 26579

when
From 18 Sep 2025 to 16 Oct 2025
Thu 09:30-12:00  5 weeks
Date
18 Sep 2025
Time
09:30 to 12:00
Date
25 Sep 2025
Time
09:30 to 12:00
Date
02 Oct 2025
Time
09:30 to 12:00
Date
09 Oct 2025
Time
09:30 to 12:00
Date
16 Oct 2025
Time
09:30 to 12:00
where
Online 


fees
full fee for this course £25.00  (concessions free)
who

Direct Delivery

What is this course about?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">This course is aimed at those who wish to discover how to effectively write interesting fiction and non-fiction to help them generate an income or use as marketing material. During the sessions we will explore a range of simple techniques to help you generate creative ideas for a range of media including writing content for books (fiction and non-fiction), magazines and social media.   </span></span></p>

Who is the course for?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">For people who want to learn how to generate ideas for their writing regardless of genre eg a novel, how to book, magazines or social media. </span></span></p>

Any previous experience/qualifications you need to do the course

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">A basic level of conversational and written English, </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">an understanding of computer software eg Microsoft office and using the Internet.</span></span></p>

What you need to bring with you

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Face to Face sessions Students will need to bring a note pad and pen or pencil. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Remote sessions: Students will also need a tablet or laptop.</span></span></p>

How you will be assessed

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Through questions and answers, the completion of weekly learner reflection forms and a short sample of your work completed during the session.</span></span></span></span></p>

How much studying will I need to do outside the lesson?

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">As with anything creative the more you put in the more you will gain. But typically, 1-2 hours per week. </span></span></span></span></p>

The next steps....

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops for example our publishing your own book or one of our social media courses.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Please </span></span><a href="https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills?nodeId=2d35542d-138b-41f0-b4b0-2e541ba9446b&entryId=e1f192dd-054b-4d97-90ed-4dcd88611ec1" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">click here</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif"> to see the full range of courses we offer. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/our-services/information-advice-and-guidance.aspx" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">please see our information, advice and guidance page</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">.</span></span></p>