Writing for Publication - 123

Overview
Ideal for beginners and established writers alike who are interested in creating or enhancing their portfolio of written work. Refresh and refine your skills in the fundamentals of plot, prose and character or take specialized courses in a writing form that appeals to you. Whether you're a would-be novelist, filmmaker, poet, or writer of creative non-fiction, this reinvigorated program will help you jump-start your creativity, improve your technique and most importantly, get you writing.
- Personal enrichment/growth
- Self employment
- Enhance grammar techniques
- Experiment in different genres - fiction, non- fiction, poetry, short story, romance, travel, children's humour, mystery writing
- Receive valuable feedback
- How to express yourself
- Using writing exercises to establish character development, dialogue, plot and structure
- Developing an individual writing style
- Learn practical techniques for generating and organizing ideas
- Awareness of requirements for getting works published
You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.
Admission & Registration
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
- Successful completion of Secondary School English or equivalent.
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered. Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Interdisciplinary, Creative, Media and Business.
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks.
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
Select 3 from the next 10 courses
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N/A | COMM10000 | Creative Non-Fiction Introduction | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10310 | Prose Styles | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10311 | Plot Development | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10312 | Character Development | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLL904 | Creative Writing | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT02 | Grammar For Writing Professionals | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT03 | Writing For Publication - Level 1 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT08 | Writing Mystery And Suspense Stories | 36.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT09 | Writing For Publication - Level 2 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | LANGLL936 | Writing the Novel 1 | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10088 | Writing Children's Fantasy - Introduction | 45.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10111 | Writing Family History and Memoirs | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10121 | Travel Writing | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10143 | Novel Writing 2 | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10162 | Life-Writing: Telling our Stories | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10259 | Writing Short Stories | 48.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10268 | Writing for Stage | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMM10287 | Humour Writing | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLL945 | Creative Writing 2 Short Fiction | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLP05 | Writing For Children | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT04 | Romance Writing | 45.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | COMMLLT13 | Poetry Writing | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | OPEL10012 | Elective | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | OPEL10013 | Elective | 39.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Testimonials
Student Testimonials
"I have found that this course has pushed me to write very honestly and I've learned a great deal about myself and my writing." – Suzanne Mann, student, Creative Writing 1 - COMMLL904.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Opportunity to hone your writing skills
- Develop a writing style by producing works suitable for publication
- Opportunity to create short stories, poems, fiction, novel, manuscript
- Explore their potential as a writer in a practical constructive and goal oriented environment
Opportunities
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Career Opportunities
- Self writing for publication
- Self employment in writing for various establishments
Additional Information
Writers Weekend Introduction - COMM10279
Are you considering writing? Test the waters with an intensive two-day focus on writing fundamentals. Enhance your skills with stimulating exercises, discussion and workshopping with participants and instructor and consider further developing your writing skills. This credit course is not part of the certificate program.
Visit the Current Course Offerings page to find out if this course is currently available for registration.