Literture & Writing (Act 48)

Creative Writing: What Makes Fiction Work

Ever wonder what makes certain books better than others? Discover the techniques used by authors that make their novels and stories engaging, complete and successful. If you are a writer, thinking about writing or simply wish to become a more informed reader, we will show you how to put magic into your creative writing. Roman Griffen, Freelance Writer

Newtown Campus/$99/RCEGN 1509 C01
6 W, 2/17-3/24, 7-9 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Forensic Science for Writers

Ready to add a new level of intrigue, characters, depth, zest, and marketability to your fiction? Discover the secrets of forensic science you'll need to know in order to write about crimes and crimesolving with knowledge and confidence. Get to know the key players in a criminal investigation--the first responder, the lead investigator, and the crime scene experts--just the sort of people who make great characters. Explore how investigators analyze physical evidence, including blood, DNA, fingerprints, hair, documents, ammunition, and corpses. Let the investigation begin!

Online/ $95/ ESBEN 0101
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Romance Writing Secrets

Romance writing is the hottest fiction genre going. Let a bestselling, multi-published romance author guide you on your road to writing your first romance and getting it published. Discover such elements as character chemistry, the power of emotions, the art of romance, and handling love scenes. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on what it takes to get published in today's romance market.

Online/ $95/ ESBEN 0112
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Writing for Children

Join a published children's author and discover how you can touch the hearts of children by creating books just for them. Take pen to paper and begin work on your first fiction or nonfiction manuscript, and explore the changing world of children's literature. You'll get insights from guest authors and editors to gain a better understanding of the needs of today's market. By researching the genre and recognizing niche players, you'll open doors of opportunity, many of which you may not have previously considered. By the time you finish this course, you'll have all the tools and resources you'll need to continue to grow as a writer for children.

Online/ $95/ ESBEN 0110
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Writing Our Lives: the Stories that Define Us

The boom in memoir reading and writing shows no signs of stopping. We all have stories to tell, and clinical studies show that writing about our lives strengthens the immune system, lowers blood pressure and improves the symptoms of arthritis and asthma. Learn how to write about specific times, people and places in your life and reflect on their meaning. Discover fictional techniques to make your stories pop, how to tell an emotional story, and what to do with those unpleasant memories. Practice writing exercises in class with valuable feedback, and explore markets for publishing your stories. Linda Wisniewski, M.S.

Newtown Campus/$59/RCEGN 8201 C01
6 W, 3/3-4/7, 7-9 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Merrill Ream Speed Reading

Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Topics are presented in a logical progression with plenty of time to help you master the skills and techniques you'll need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.

Online/ $95/ ECEGN 0237
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Technical Writing

Technical writing and communication are among the fastest growing fields in the nation. Add something to that degree in English, History, Philosophy, Communications, Advertising or Marketing that will help you get a job using your language skills in the rewarding profession. Learn key concepts in and specific techniques necessary for technical communication, and prepare for the challenges facing today's technical writer.M

The Technical Writing Certificate Program includes:

  1. Elements of Technical Writing I
  2. Elements of Technical Writing II*
  3. Mathematics & Science for the Technical Writer
  4. Microsoft Word- Overview or Advanced
  5. Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXpress, Adobe In-Design or Photoshop or Illustrator

Lower Bucks Campus, 6:30-9:30 pm

Requirements: completion of all five courses; attendance at all sessions is required to receive a certificate. The successful completion of a practical exercise or written assignment directly related to your specialty will be part of one of the Technical Writing II. No certificates will be given to students who fail to successfully complete this related exercise or assignment.

Course I: Elements of Technical Writing I

Review basic English skills and identify the areas of technical writing that differ from standard writing.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$163 (includes text)/WSMCE 5475 C50/
4 M, 3/1-3/22
Approved Hours:12 (Act 48)

Course II: Elements of Technical Writing II

Explore new technical writing areas such as proposals and specifications. Write or revise some technical writing within your specialty*. Create technical articles, papers, abstracts and reports using targeted writing exercises in these areas.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$149 (same text as Course I)/
WSMCE 5476 C50/ 4 M, 4/5-4/26
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Course III: Mathematics & Science for the Technical Writer

Review basic mathematical & science concepts, operations and applications necessary for technical writing. Gain a more thorough understanding of math used in the scientific areas including the metric system. You should have a standard four-function calculator.

George Haiduck, B.S.
$164 (includes text)/WSMCE 5477 C50/
4 M, 5/3-5/24 Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Course IV: Choose one of the following (online at www.ed2go.com/bucks)

  • Introduction, Intermediate or Advanced Word 2003
  • Introduction or Intermediate Word 2007

Course V: Choose one of the following