STRUIK WRITING COURSES

Creatives with a flair for the written word will be delighted to hear that online education company, GetSmarter, is presenting four writing courses in conjunction with publishing house Random House Struik and the University of Cape Town respectively. All four courses start between September and November this year.

Whether you aspire to write a novel, memoir, or travel adventure; or start a freelance career as a feature writer, blogger, or online copywriter, a writing course will allow you to be mentored through the writing process, receive constructive feedback from peers, and master the skills of writing that can only be acquired through discipline and practise.

GetSmarter’s writing courses allow students to become part of an online writing community, effectively taking the loneliness out of writing. This online community provides both current and aspiring writers with the opportunity to interact with likeminded individuals and get objective feedback on their writing.

Weekly assignments also assist aspiring writers in devoting time to practise their writing, while at the same time allowing flexibility to study in your own time since all courses are presented part-time and entirely online throughout South Africa.

The following courses are on offer:

- Random House Struik Creative Writing short course. Learn the techniques of good story writing for fiction and non-fiction and be considered for publication under Random House Struik's eKhaya imprint. Course duration: 10 weeks starting September 3.

- Random House Struik Write a Non-Fiction Story short course. Learn how to write a biography, autobiography, memoir, travel adventure or historical account under the mentorship of well-known author, Mike Nicol. Course duration: 16 weeks online starting November 5.

- University of Cape Town (CFMS) Feature Writing short course: Uncover your journalistic talent by learning how to write a wide variety of feature articles for publication in magazines, newspapers, websites and blogs. Course duration: 10 weeks online starting November 12.

- University of Cape Town Copywriting for Online Marketing short course. Learn how to craft effective copy that engages your audience and is tailored for the web. Course duration: 10 weeks online starting November 26.

For more information contact Roxy on 021 447 7565 or e-mail roxy@getsmarter.co.za or visit www.getsmarter.co.za