Writing to Publish | Continuing Education

About the program

This program offers aspiring writers the opportunity to strengthen their skills and gain insight into the publishing industry. Students learn to write with clarity and purpose, edit their work for accuracy and navigate the process of submitting manuscripts for publication.

Alongside core instruction, students can choose from a range of electives to explore different genres and develop their unique voice. Whether you want to refine your craft or take the next step toward becoming a published author, this program provides the tools and guidance to help you succeed.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Identify the diversity of opportunities for publishing works.
Create plots, characters and themes that engage specific audiences.
Write in a broad range of styles appropriate to a variety of media.
Prepare polished manuscripts for submission to publishers
Recognize and correct common errors in grammar
Produce edited copy, demonstrating an understanding of effective writing
Describe the elements which distinguish literature from other text and those elements that constitute various genres of literature.
Discuss the background, history and diversity of choice and challenges in self-publishing and opportunities it presents for authors.
Identify key concepts in the promotion, sale and distribution of a book
Develop a basic marketing strategy for a book proposal/idea
Analyze fiction in terms of its literary elements
Explain drama in terms of its structure
Identify the main ideas behind important literary theories

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.