Course description
In this course, learn how to plan, research, write, edit, and publish your work. Discover how to gather information using research, interviews, and observation techniques. Examine how to choose a writing style, structure, and slant. Explore how the publishing industry works and what techniques you can use to get noticed by editors and agents. Learn strategies for setting a writing schedule, banishing writer's block, and actually finishing your book.
Course details
Additional information: This course is offered through ed2go. Find out more about ed2go.
ed2go courses
Choose from instructor-moderated or self-guided courses designed to fit your schedule. Build professional skills, explore a new interest, or advance your career with convenient online learning.
Ends: Dec. 14, 2026
Ends: Jan. 11, 2027
Ends: Feb. 15, 2027
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery