As a creative writer I an always interested in anything which will help me improve and develop new skills. I received my Creative Writing Diploma from Surrey Continuing Ed in 2000 and am currently a member of Print Futures: Professional Writing's 2007 graduating class. This is a two year program at Douglas College in New Westminster, B.C. Canada. We have studied Communications, Language Studies, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Technical Manuals, Editing, Copy-editing & Proofreading, Writing for Magazines and the Web, DreamWeaver, and Adobe InDesign.
I would recommend the Print Futures program to anyone with an interest in a professional writing career. The skills developed will serve in good stead for those looking to enter almost any communication field other than actual journalism (most papers still require a Jounalism degree). Graduating students are well prepared for employment in communications departments (government/corporate/non-profit) magazine layout and publishing and public relations.The program includes a 180 hour practicum between the second an third semesters, lots of hands-on instruction and a 87% employment rate within three months of graduation.
I hope to add some samples of my writing within the next couple of weeks.
'The only reason for being a professional writer is that you just can't help it.' - Leo Rosten
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