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How to Write for Profit Using the Internet

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How to Write for Profit Using the Internet

The Internet offers many opportunities for writers from copy writing to self promotion, finding a publisher to finding new markets. The Write for Profit Using the Internet home study course will show you how to take advantage of all thats on offer and how to avoid the pitfalls. Plus, if youre finding your feet as a writer, well show you how to establish a name for yourself and strengthen your writing CV. All you need to do to start earning from writing for the Internet is to study the lessons and put into practice what you learn.

Your Course
If you want to learn how to use the Internet to expand the markets for your writing then this is the course for you. We will show you how to: research the best paying markets market your work effectively earn more from each piece by selling appropriate rights Your studies are very flexible. You can study wherever you are in the UK or abroad. You can adapt your study to suit your timetable. You can work when it suits you and you can start as soon as you are ready as there is no fixed enrolment date. Your course materials are sent to you as soon as you enrol and are available immediately in the student community area when you enrol online. You send and receive your assignments by post or by email the choice is yours. And, to make your course really effective you also receive personal guidance and advice from your tutor a professional writer. So, lets tell you more about it!

Whatever your interests, knowledge or experience there is a place on the Internet for your work. In addition, your course contains: seven fascinating study modules and six writing assignments marked by your personal tutor.

Your Personal Tuition

Under the guidance of an expert tutor you will develop your writing to suit markets on the Internet. Your assignments are open so you choose what you write and for which genre. And, with 2000 words per assignment, you are given plenty of scope to work on a specific project with your tutor. Your tutor will help you develop your writing style to fit the market you have chosen. You will be told how to improve your work if improvement is necessary and how to avoid the common errors and mistakes that many beginners make. All our tutors are published writers adept at using the Internet for their work. Each is an experienced tutor who has been specially trained by us to help you overcome the difficulties, and the pitfalls of using the Internet for your writing. Drawing on their own experiences they can help you with your writing, point you in the direction of new markets and show you how to use the Internet to your advantage.
Director of Studies

Mrs Diana Nadin

Diana Nadin has had 30 years experience in distance learning and is one of the countrys leading experts in this field. She has developed a deep insight into student needs and how to help you with your studies. Diana knows that it is particularly important that you have competent, conscientious tutors throughout your course because they have a significant influence on your progress. So, she makes sure great care is taken when appointing a tutor to you as this relationship can make all the difference between failure and success.

I was so excited about the immense potential of the Internet that I enrolled for yet another Writers Bureau course, Writing for the Internet'. The course and the positive feedback from my tutor prompted me to start work on two 'How-To' e-Books drawing on my two decades of experience in the HRM field which were released in March 2007. Noel Gama, India

The real turning point for me came when I signed up for the Writing for the Internet course. On studying the online publications I started to think I could do that. Subsequently I set up a series of websites and ezines which I now write for, and I earn my money from advertising. Jane Redfern Jones

Selling Your Writing

The Internet has made it easier to find markets as well as providing a host of new opportunities for writers. And, it doesnt matter where you live you can now contact editors and publishers, all over the world, with just the click of a mouse. To have the best chance of success you need to know how to approach your markets properly. So, we give this part of your course plenty of attention. Take a close look at the course synopsis and youll see how much emphasis we have put on marketing your work. Youll learn how to: find paying markets exploit markets contact editors and publishers present your work protect your work from unscrupulous operators

We provide you with the techniques and strategies to give your writing the best possible chance of being accepted and paid for. That, after all, is one of the main aims of this course.

Your Guarantees
We are so confident in our course and tuition service that we offer you a unique Double Guarantee. This states quite clearly: 1. 2. You have the course on 15 day (in your possession) inspection. We will give you a 10.00 refund for any written assignment which is not corrected properly by your tutor.

Your Contribution
We can do a lot to help you, but we cannot do it all for you. In fact, the major contribution must come from you. To get the most out of your course you need perseverance and enthusiasm. We cannot give you these qualities; they must come from within you. But if you do possess them then we can give you the best possible chance to
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develop your writing skills and show you how to exploit the opportunities that come your way. So, combine your enthusiasm, creative talent and perseverance with our expertise and you will increase your chances of developing a successful writing career.

Course Synopsis
Introduction Your course how to study. Module 1 Using the Internet for Research Search engines databases keyword tips sorting out the facts from the froth contacting experts researching your markets international markets marketing your work writing resources funding support from other writers. Module 2 Writing for E-zines and Newsletters Finding markets online fiction checking the site researching the market netiquette submitting photos and artwork handling the sale writing for newsletters starting your own newsletter circulating your newsletter. Module 3 Alternative Writing Markets Writing content for websites online editions of print magazines writing electronic greeting cards poetry new media work short fiction for handhelds and cellphones online quizzes and puzzles educational resources writing competitions. Module 4 Selling your Book Online Finding a publisher global publishers electronic books advantages and disadvantages publishing your book online commercial e-publishers subsidy e-publishers print on demand books edistributors self-publishing promoting your book using your website as a showcase for your work sending your book for review writing articles to promote your books guest interviews and online chats swapping links with other websites contacting online bookstores. Module 5 Using the Internet to Find Work Using your website to showcase your work dos and donts domain names and hosting promoting your website searching for online and print markets using online marketplaces subscribing to market lists using the Internet to improve your writing skills making money from teaching writing online educational courses. Module 6 Electronic Rights and Internet Piracy First electronic rights one-time electronic rights exclusive or non-exclusive rights all electronic rights all rights archival rights electronic rights and print publications copyright and your website copyright, privacy and e-mails using other peoples material protecting your work from Internet piracy software piracy. Module 7 Avoiding Perils and Scams on the Internet Copyright plagiarism and how to avoid it why your good name is important the dangers of libel and how to avoid them contracts, what to look for and how to safeguard your position the Minimum Terms Agreement literary agents and how to obtain one royalties Public Lending Right vanity publishing and its snags self publishing tax and VAT using a pen name or pseudonym.

Half An Hour Each Day Is All You Need!

All too often people let their ideas and dreams go to waste. Usually its because they dont know where to start, claim they havent the time or simply never get round to it. Dont let this happen to you. With our help you will learn where to begin and how to plan your time. All you have to do is create a small space in your life for your writing. Even with only half an hour a day youll be surprised how quickly your writing develops.

Your Certificate
A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the end of your course. It is given to students who have completed all six assignments.

How To Enrol
If you really want to take advantage of the Internet for your writing then there is no time like the present to start. But remember, this course is designed to help you boost your writing career by using the Internet and will not teach you the basics of how to write. If you have never written anything before and you are looking for writing tuition then our Comprehensive Creative Writing course will be more suitable for you. For those who wish to pay by credit or debit card you can enrol by telephone on our fast enrolment facility or complete the enrolment form and lets start working together to help you become a published writer!

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12 Reasons Why You Can Enrol

With Complete Confidence
1. A specialist course on how to write for profit using the Internet written by professional writers. Caring constructive advice from expert tutors. Six tutor marked assignments for practice and guidance. Help and advice when you need it from our experienced Student Advisory team. Flexible study programme to suit YOU. Specialist help on how to sell your writing. Theres no fixed enrolment date so you can enrol when it suits you. Instant access to course material when you enrol online. You have four years to complete your studies so you can fit your course around your lifestyle. You have 15 days to inspect your course to make sure its the right training for you. Online Student Community area for safe contact with other students. With most of your assignments, you will be writing material that can be submitted for publication.

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