Creative Writing Skills Training Course

Who Would Benefit

Anyone in any role who produces written work and is looking to ensure that it is engaging, interesting, appealing and easy to read.

Course Description

This programme will focus on those essential written skills required for both, internal and external communication. Delegates will develop clear and effective written communication skills and will leave with structures for writing creative, purposeful and concise reports and documents. Delegates will grow in confidence, knowing that they can write a report that will make their point in a persuasive manner, resulting in action from their target audience.

The programme will be a mixture of instruction, discussion analysis and practice, supported by practical written exercises. For pre-course preparation, delegates will be requested to bring along examples of ‘live’ written examples, including those they have written and received to work on, as the programme develops.

CPD Points: 6
Training Course Category: Personal Development
Recommended No. of Days: 1 (often accompanied by a follow-up day)
Training Course Location: To be determined by Client

Learning Outcomes

Ensure use of good language and grammar
Write concisely and accurately
Use mind-mapping as a creative writing tool
Clearly define writing showing objectives, structure and desired outcomes
Write persuasively and engagingly at all times

The Programme Includes:

What types of written communication do we use?
The purpose of written communication and reasons
The difference effective writing can make
Examples of effective and poor writing
Delegate exercise, analysis & feedback
Use of language - some golden rules
Preparing to write
Research / Outline planning / Writing / Evaluation / Review
Creative writing techniques
Using mind-mapping as a useful preparatory tool
Creative flair - imaginative writing
Purpose / Structure / Clarity / Loyalty
Grammar - Practical hints and tips
Spelling / Punctuation / Common mistakes / Rules for checking