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Writing Non-Fiction

Transform real-world knowledge into compelling publications by mastering non-fiction writing, research and commercial publishing techniques that help you confidently produce engaging content across multiple media.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 10
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£349.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced

Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Perfect for aspiring writers, journalists, bloggers and content creators wanting practical knowledge to confidently produce engaging non-fiction across print, digital and broadcast media.

Whether writing professionally or building your publishing portfolio, you’ll develop practical research, storytelling and commercial writing skills to confidently produce factual content that informs, engages and inspires readers.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Recognise essential non-fiction writing techniques for engaging readers across multiple publishing platforms.

02

Discover how research, storytelling and audience awareness combine to create compelling factual writing while strengthening clarity, credibility and commercial appeal throughout.

03

See how news, travel, biographies, wellbeing, food writing, publishing and fact-based storytelling work together to produce professional non-fiction suitable for diverse media opportunities.

04

Confidently identify writing approaches suited to different industries and readerships successfully.

05

Know how to organise information while applying practical writing techniques that improve structure, readability, factual accuracy and audience engagement across varied subjects.

06

Move beyond reporting facts by developing stronger commercial awareness, sharper editorial judgement and greater confidence to produce professional non-fiction ready for publication or freelance opportunities.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Scope and Nature of Non-Fiction Writing

Module 2

Using Fiction Techniques

Module 3

News Writing

Module 4

Travel Writing

Module 5

Memoirs and Biography

Module 6

Writing about Leisure Activities

Module 7

Writing about Food and Diet

Module 8

Writing about Wellbeing

Module 9

Fact Based Storytelling

Module 10

The Business of Non-Fiction Writing

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.