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Write your career success into reality with this Fiction Writing microcredential, honing your creative writing skills. First, you will explore the short fiction genre and write your own short stories. Then you will become a part of an advanced creative writing workshop that focuses on the craft of writing fiction, drawing from your own experience and putting your imagination to work. You will read published stories and provide constructive feedback on peer writings in a workshop setting. You will gain essential skills in writing, editing and grammar that will make you an asset in a wide range of professional settings. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and advances your goals to publish your own works, while also providing essentials skills that allow you to apply for writing and copywriting positions in game design, social media, marketing, advertising, public relations, and website content creation. The level of position depends on your experience and portfolio. Let your imagination shine!
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
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