Writing Skills: Writing for Results

Course Code: CM4267      Days: 2
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Course Overview

Produce effective written work which achieves the stated objectives. Produce bright, clear and interesting copy. Gain enjoyment from using the written word as a medium of communication.

Audience

Those who are required to produce creative and persuasive written work for either the internal or external market.

Course Outline

  • The Art Of Writing: aspects of effective style
  • arresting openings
  • hooks
  • visual writing
  • benefits of show and tell.
  • The Building Blocks: increasing word power
  • understanding grammar
  • effective punctuation.
  • Setting The Objective: why are you writing
  • who will read it
  • what result do you want
  • a clear and focused objective.
  • Collecting Information: what must you have
  • where will you get it
  • how will you get it
  • keeping a focus on the objectives.
  • The Planning Process: schematic planning
  • mind mapping
  • inspiration and perspiration.
  • The Psychology Of The Written Word: understanding the influence process
  • involving the readers.!
  • Persuasive Writing: showing that you understand the issues
  • objective not subjective statements
  • anticipate objections
  • dealing with objections
  • when and how to break the rules.
  • Visual Writing: power packed words
  • opportunity words
  • action words
  • together words.
  • Putting It All Together: setting the scene
  • telling the story
  • a memorable ending.
  • Presentation: adding visual appeal
  • layout
  • captions
  • headlines.

Methodology: throughout the course delegates will participate in practical exercises to consolidate their new skills and techniques.

Action Plan: delegates plan and discuss what they will actually do upon their return to work.


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