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These free online publishing courses are an informative introduction to the publishing process, and will have you familiar with all kinds of publishing upon completion. Defined as the act of making content available to the public either for free or for sale, publishing is a necessity in literature, academia, science, and many other areas. Get started with these courses now to learn more....…Read More
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![Journalism and Print Media Journalism and Print Media](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/1648/alison_courseware_intro_1648.jpg)
Journalism and Print Media
- Outline the evolution and development of print media
- Examine how blogs are impacting traditional print media ...
- Explain the different print journalism styles
- Discuss the factors associated with the decli... Read More
![Basics of Proofreading Basics of Proofreading](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/5167/alison_courseware_intro_5167.jpg)
Basics of Proofreading
- Identify the personal attributes and professional compet...
- Outline the responsibilities and duties of a proofreader
- Lay out each step of the publication process
- Define the most important terms used in proof... Read More
![Diploma in Media and its Development Diploma in Media and its Development](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/3050/alison_courseware_intro_3050.jpg)
Diploma in Media and its Development
- Describe various types of print media and their impact o...
- Examine the various media models on interconnections bet...
- Summarize how the evolution of technological ... Read More
![Printing Worker: Mastering Print Production Techniques Printing Worker: Mastering Print Production Techniques](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/6186/alison_courseware_intro_6186.jpg)
Printing Worker: Mastering Print Production Techniques
- Explain the fundamentals of print production
- Describe the various stages of print production
- Discuss the concept of colour in printing pro... Read More
![Basics of Copyediting Basics of Copyediting](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/5198/alison_courseware_intro_5198.jpg)
Basics of Copyediting
- Describe the best practices used to produce highly reada...
- Explain how to swiftly find mistakes in a document
- Identify the roles and obligations of a copy-editor
- Outline how to create a client brief that is ... Read More
![Writing for Young Readers Writing for Young Readers](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/1493/alison_courseware_intro_1493.jpg)
Writing for Young Readers
- Explain about structural elements, such as character and...
- Describe the copyediting and proofreading stage, where y...
- Explain the different publishing methods available, from...
- Outline effective writing habits and use your... Read More
![Adobe InDesign CS6 Adobe InDesign CS6](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/1849/alison_courseware_intro_1849.jpg)
Adobe InDesign CS6
- Recognize how to create documents and set your personal ...
- Identify how to use the tools for selection, moving, obj...
- Recognize how to use frames to place text and graphics
- Recognize to commands and tools for formattin... Read More
![WordPress for Beginners WordPress for Beginners](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/5725/alison_courseware_intro_5725.jpg)
WordPress for Beginners
- Compare WordPress to other content management systems (C...
- Explain how to install WordPress on a hosting provider
- Describe different WordPress settings and their impact o...
- Discuss how to organise content and media in ... Read More
![How to Write and Publish a Novel How to Write and Publish a Novel](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/4978/alison_courseware_intro_4978.jpg)
How to Write and Publish a Novel
- List all of the tangible and intangible requirements for...
- Outline the various methods for coming up with novel ide...
- Indicate the characteristics of a bestselling novel
- Explain how you intend to prepare for and wri... Read More
![Self Publish an Amazon KDP Book Using ChatGPT in 24 Hours Self Publish an Amazon KDP Book Using ChatGPT in 24 Hours](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/6852/alison_courseware_intro_6852.jpg)
Self Publish an Amazon KDP Book Using ChatGPT in 24 Hours
- Discuss how to effectively utilize ChatGPT to generate h...
- Identify the key features of ChatGPT required to write a...
- Compare the capabilities and strengths of dif... Read More
![Introduction to Advertisement Writing Introduction to Advertisement Writing](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/5839/alison_courseware_intro_5839.jpg)
Introduction to Advertisement Writing
- Identify the characteristics of effective advertisement ...
- Explain the importance of defining and understanding you...
- Outline the key factors to consider when writ... Read More
![The Ultimate Blueprint for WordPress The Ultimate Blueprint for WordPress](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/4147/alison_courseware_intro_4147.jpg)
The Ultimate Blueprint for WordPress
- Discuss how to create pages and posts
- Compare the two
- Analyze how to create custom menus and naviga... Read More
![Diploma in Feminist Writings Diploma in Feminist Writings](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/2565/alison_courseware_intro_2565.jpg)
Diploma in Feminist Writings
- Define ‘Patriarchy’ and describe the problems commonly a...
- Outline the themes and motifs in ‘Tickets, Please!’ and ...
- Explain the socio-feminist analysis of women's status fr...
- Analyze the allegory of ‘The Second Sex’ and ... Read More
![Basics of Ghostwriting Basics of Ghostwriting](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/6813/alison_courseware_intro_6813.jpg)
Basics of Ghostwriting
- Identify the potential clients and niches in ghostwritin...
- Describe the competitive pricing strategies for ghostwri...
- Discuss the effective marketing tactics for ghostwriting...
- Explain the importance of plot development an... Read More
![Orality, Literacy and Media Orality, Literacy and Media](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/2799/alison_courseware_intro_2799.jpg)
Orality, Literacy and Media
- Discuss the evolution of means of communication in human...
- Describe the evolution of human communication from speec...
- Explain the characteristics of oral and manuscript cultu...
- Evaluate how the creation of alphabets led to... Read More
![Diploma in Text, Textuality and Digital Media Diploma in Text, Textuality and Digital Media](https://cdn01.alison-static.net/courses/2797/alison_courseware_intro_2797.jpg)
Diploma in Text, Textuality and Digital Media
- Discuss the evolution of communication technology
- Describe the evolution of human communication from speec...
- Explain the characteristics of oral and manus... Read More
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