Ashworth College in Norcross, Georgia, has a program for writing children's books. Features of this program include learning to craft stories and market manuscripts. The courses entail developing ideas, creating a plot, characters, dialogue and tone, with all writing personally critiqued by the instructor. An Ashford College Diploma is awarded upon graduation. Tuition includes textbooks, study materials and academic support. This school gives you the convenience of taking your exams online.
John Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., offers a Master's of Art in a variety of writing genres such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, science and medical writing. This school also has the option of customizing courses if you don't want a degree. Features of programs include part-time evening and weekend classes, learning from practicing writers and editors, and building your journalism career. You can apply any time of the year and study at your own pace.
Penn Foster Career School in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offers you the opportunity to take a freelance writer program from home. Penn Foster is accredited by the Commission of the Distance Accrediting Education and Training Council. Features of this program include the business of writing and getting into the writing habit, using the Writer's Market, submitting manuscripts, and working with agents and editors. Students receive a career diploma for freelance writing upon course completion.
The Columbia Journalism School in New York, NY, provides education and training to students in journalism. This school offers a Master of Science Degree, Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Communications. Other Academic programs offered are dual-degree programs and international degree programs. The school's Tow Center for Digital Journalism teaches students skills and knowledge of digital journalism. Renowned faculty journalists provide intensive and individual coaching in reporting and writing.