Writing, Editing, and Technical Communication
The field of written communication encompasses both the creative and the functional, from poetry, novels, and screenplays to essays, product manuals, and website content. In addition, the craft of editing and the business of publishing are crucial to the process of delivering, clear, polished writing to varied audiences. UC Berkeley Extension's courses in writing give you opportunities to receive encouragement, direction, and feedback on your work. Our courses in editing, publishing, and technical communication help prepare you to join or advance in these exciting and challenging fields and help you meet industry's need for engaging, effective communication.
New Courses This Term
New! Writing the Young Adult Novel: A Two-Day Intensive Workshop introduces you to various Young Adult genres, including traditional, edgy, verse, and graphic novels, in an two-day intensive workshop.
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New! Weekend Poetry Retreat helps you over the course of two days to connect to your own voice while exploring the rich craft and tradition of others.
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New! Preserving Family History provides you with the opportunity to unearth sights, sounds, and characters of your youth that will become a priceless part of your family archives.
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Featured Courses
Weekend Writer’s Retreat provides the stimulation and concentration you need to explore writing activities that connect you to your own passion and voice and experiment with exercises that help push your writing to the next level.
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First Course: Introduction to Food Writing is a full-day, intensive course that covers many aspects of food writing, including restaurant reviews, recipes, and full-length cookbooks.
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The Art of the Story: An Advanced Writing Workshop challenges you to think on a deeper level about elements that are integral to storytelling, enabling you to have a better sense of what creates unity and shape in your own fictional works and be able to risk surprising yourself.
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Children's Picture Book Writing Workshop introduces basic information about the craft of writing for children and the business of publishing children's picture books.
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| Some courses in these subject areas are also available online. |
Featured Professional Sequences
Professional Sequence in Technical Communication provides a competitive edge in this increasingly attractive career option.
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Professional Sequence in Editing is designed for both working editors who need to acquire additional skills and those who want to enter the publishing field as editors.
