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Romancing Success: Tania Hutley’s Five Top Tips for Self-publishing Romance Novels
Romance novelist and Writers College tutor Tania Hutley has hit the jackpot. She has quit her admin day job and is making a living doing
Eight Common Grammar Errors (That We All Sometimes Make)
BY VESELINA YANEVA Does seeing a grammar blunder online drive you apoplectic? You’re not alone. Together, we can make the Internet a better place. Let’s
SEO Writing: How to Write Articles and Blog Posts That Rank on Google
Achieving some level of expertise in SEO strategies is a must for writers’ success on the web. Here are eight vital strategies. By Veselina Yaneva
5 Powerful SEO Writing Tips
By Veselina Yaneva The following five powerful writing tips will help you to optimize your online articles for search engines. Writing for the web requires
The Future of Journalism in a Digital World
Five ways you can upskill your writing for a digital future. By HEIDI WARD There is no doubt technology has completely transformed written journalism. One
Spotlight on Sarah Lang
Written by former AUT journalism student TOM TAYLOR Award-winning journalist Sarah Lang has built a highly successful career on her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
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SEO Writing: How to Write Articles and Blog Posts That Rank on Google
Achieving some level of expertise in SEO strategies is a must for writers’ success on the web. Here are eight vital strategies. By Veselina Yaneva
The Future of Journalism in a Digital World
Five ways you can upskill your writing for a digital future. By HEIDI WARD There is no doubt technology has completely transformed written journalism. One
Spotlight on Sarah Lang
Written by former AUT journalism student TOM TAYLOR Award-winning journalist Sarah Lang has built a highly successful career on her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
How Raising Money For Charity Can Raise Your Writing Game
Great fundraising campaigns can be masterclasses in powerful and emotive storytelling, as well as raising money for a worthy cause. Professional fundraiser BETH GOULSTONE shares
Copywriting 101: How to Craft Compelling Blog and Social Media Posts
By VESELINA YANEVA Copywriting is a powerful tool for convincing and inspiring potential customers or clients online. It’s the craft of using compelling words for
How to Find Work as a Freelance Journalist in New Zealand
The key to securing regular work as a freelance journalist is to know the local market inside and out. It is essential to familiarise yourself
6 Essential Skills for Journalism
Considering being a journalist? Here are six essential skills any journalist needs. The digital landscape of media may have shifted the skillset for journalism, but
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Claudia Rose: Graduate Journalism Student Q&A
Journalism Course Graduate Jo Wills Q & A
How to Find Work as a Freelance Writer in New Zealand
Talking Travel Writing With Award-Winning Journalist Ewan Mcdonald
Writing Course Graduate Juliet Slattery Q & A
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Claudia Rose: Graduate Journalism Student Q&A
Claudia Rose completed the Writing Articles for Websites and Blogs Course at NZ Writers College. She had an article published in Pet Life Magazine, and
Journalism Course Graduate Jo Wills Q & A
Jo Wills completed the Writing Articles for Websites and Blogs Course, as well as the Basics of Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing Courses at
Talking Travel Writing With Award-Winning Journalist Ewan Mcdonald
Travel writer Mark Mitchell interviews leading New Zealand journalist Ewan McDonald, exploring his travel writing inspiration, highlights and writing tips and advice. Ewan McDonald had
Writing Course Graduate Juliet Slattery Q & A
Juliet Slattery is currently writing grants and short stories, and editing a novel manuscript, while staying on a small island off the coast of Australia.
Watch a Q & A with Award-winning Tutors at Our College
Our team of Writers College writers/tutors answer your questions about the creative writing industry – and about getting published!