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Writing & Publishing Program

✍️ Writing & Publishing

From your first blog post to a full writing career. Scriptwriting, erotica, newsletters, ghostwriting, series design, and building a publishing business.

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1
Foundations
Figure out who you are and what you're building.
21 credits
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Core (Required)
CRTV-101Introduction to Content Creation3 cr
Your starting point. Explore content formats, find your niche, and create your first pieces.
Core
DSGN-110Design Fundamentals3 cr
Color theory, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
Core
WRIT-103Writing for Digital Media3 cr
Write clearly for the internet. Headlines, hooks, calls to action, and platform-specific formats.
Core
PERS-105Personal Branding & Persona Development3 cr
Build your creator identity. Define your voice, visual brand, and persona strategy.
Core
DGTL-101Introduction to Digital Tools3 cr
Essential software and tools every content creator needs.
Core
HLTH-101Creator Wellness Foundations3 cr
Mental health basics. Boundaries, burnout prevention, and sustainable work habits.
Wellness
Recommended Elective
IDEA-101Where Ideas Come From3 cr
Creative ideation techniques, brainstorming frameworks, and building an idea bank.
Recommended
2
Building Skills
Start writing scripts and publishing on real platforms.
24 credits
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Core (Required)
SCRP-201Scriptwriting Fundamentals3 cr
Structure, pacing, dialogue, and formatting for scripts across media types.
Core
GRPH-109Graphic Design for Social Media3 cr
Create covers, social posts, and branded graphics for your writing.
Core
DGTL-105Content Management Systems3 cr
WordPress, blogging platforms, and content organization at scale.
Core
PROF-100Professional Practices 13 cr
Communication, time management, client relations, and professional conduct.
Core
HLTH-201Emotional Labor & Client Management3 cr
Managing emotional boundaries with clients, editors, and readers.
Wellness
Writing Track Electives (Pick 3)
SCRP-150Writing for Different Platforms3 cr
Adapt your writing for Reddit, NiteFlirt, Substack, Medium, and other publishing platforms.
Writing Track
IDEA-201Content Mining & Repurposing3 cr
Turn one idea into multiple formats. Blog post to script to social thread to newsletter.
Writing Track
PLAT-105Mainstream Platforms (Patreon, Ko-fi, Gumroad, Substack)3 cr
Publish and monetize writing on mainstream creator platforms.
Writing Track
3
Growing Your Presence
Build a readership and start earning from your writing.
24 credits
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Core
SCRP-202Advanced Scriptwriting3 cr
Complex narrative structures, multi-episode arcs, and advanced dialogue.
Core
MKTG-203Digital Marketing 1 (SEO & Organic Growth)3 cr
SEO for writers. Get your content found through search engines and organic discovery.
Core
NARR-205Interactive Storytelling & Series Design3 cr
Design multi-part series, branching narratives, and recurring content formats.
Core
HLTH-301Stigma Navigation3 cr
Handling stigma, pen names, privacy strategies, and managing your public identity.
Wellness
Writing Track
SCRP-250Improvisation & Live Script Adaptation3 cr
Write on the fly. Live adaptation, freewriting techniques, and creative flexibility.
Writing Track
IDEA-301Overcoming Creative Blocks3 cr
Beat writer's block. Techniques for staying productive and creative under pressure.
Writing Track
PLAT-102Fan Platforms (OnlyFans, Fansly, Loyalfans)3 cr
Sell written content on fan platforms. Pricing, PPV, and subscriber engagement for writers.
Elective
DGTL-112Social Media Content Creation3 cr
Promote your writing on social media. Thread writing, quote graphics, and cross-posting.
Core
4
Monetization & Business
Turn your writing into a real business.
24 credits
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Core
BSNS-401Monetization Strategies for Creators3 cr
Revenue models, pricing, and building multiple income streams from writing.
Core
BSNS-402Business Operations & Financial Literacy3 cr
Taxes, bookkeeping, contracts, and running a writing business.
Core
MKTG-302SEO & Content Strategy3 cr
Advanced SEO, content calendars, and strategic planning for writers.
Core
MKTG-406Digital Marketing 2 (Paid Ads & Advanced)3 cr
Paid advertising, book promotion, and advanced marketing for writers.
Core
PROF-200Professional Practices 23 cr
Negotiation, contracts, and managing editor/publisher relationships.
Core
HLTH-302Financial Anxiety & Feast-or-Famine Cycles3 cr
Managing irregular writing income and building financial stability.
Wellness
Writing Track
SCRP-300Series Writing & Content Universes3 cr
Build interconnected series, recurring characters, and story worlds that keep readers hooked.
Writing Track
IDEA-302Testing & Validation3 cr
Test content ideas before investing time. Audience feedback loops and market validation.
Writing Track
5
Advanced Production
Level up your writing output and efficiency.
24 credits
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Core
EDIT-301Advanced Editing & Post-Production3 cr
Self-editing techniques, revision workflows, and polishing written content.
Core
OPER-302Time Management for Solo Creators3 cr
Writing schedules, batching, and productivity systems for solo writers.
Core
HLTH-401Long-Term Sustainability3 cr
Sustaining a writing career for years. Avoiding burnout and evolving your craft.
Wellness
OPER-303Tools & Automation for Creators3 cr
Automate publishing, scheduling, and distribution. AI writing tools and workflow optimization.
Core
Writing Track
BSNS-403Scaling & Automation3 cr
Scale your writing output. Outsourcing, templates, and systems for high-volume publishing.
Writing Track
OPER-301Multi-Platform Management3 cr
Manage publishing across multiple platforms simultaneously.
Writing Track
MULT-128Web Development 4: React3 cr
Build your own author website or publishing platform with modern web tech.
Core
6
Writing Specialization
Go deep: erotica, newsletters, and client services.
21 credits
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Core
MKTG-501Community Building & Audience Retention3 cr
Build and nurture a loyal readership. Community management and retention.
Core
BSNS-501Advanced Business Strategy3 cr
Growth strategies, competitive positioning, and long-term business planning.
Core
ANLY-305Analytics, Testing & Optimization3 cr
Track what works. Open rates, read time, conversion data, and content optimization.
Core
Writing Specialization
WRIT-401Erotica & Fiction Publishing3 cr
Write, publish, and sell erotica and fiction. Pen names, platforms, pricing, and reader engagement.
Specialization
WRIT-402Newsletter & Email Marketing Mastery3 cr
Build a newsletter business. List building, monetization, and email as your primary platform.
Specialization
WRIT-403Ghostwriting & Content Services3 cr
Write for others. Client management, pricing, contracts, and building a freelance writing business.
Specialization
7
Leadership & Teaching
Give back and level up others.
18 credits
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Core
LEAD-701Mentorship & Teaching for Creators3 cr
Teach what you know. Mentoring newer writers and building teaching skills.
Core
LEAD-702Building & Managing a Team3 cr
Hiring editors, proofreaders, and collaborators.
Core
LEAD-703Industry Ethics & Advocacy3 cr
Ethics in publishing, advocacy for writer rights, and industry responsibility.
Core
BSNS-701Advanced Revenue & Investment3 cr
Diversified revenue and building wealth beyond writing.
Core
Electives (Pick 2)
LEAD-704Running Workshops & Courses3 cr
Design and deliver writing workshops and educational content.
Recommended
BSNS-702Licensing, IP & Content Ownership3 cr
Copyright, licensing, and protecting your written work.
Recommended
8
Capstone
Launch your writing business. For real.
12 credits
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PROJ-450Capstone Project: Launch Your Creator Business6 cr
Put it all together. Launch your writing business with active revenue, a content catalog, and a 12-month plan.
Capstone
PROJ-451Portfolio Development & Presentation3 cr
Compile your best writing into a professional portfolio.
Capstone
PROJ-452Industry Practicum3 cr
Complete real client writing work or mentor a newer writer.
Capstone