Article Writing and Freelance Journalism Course
Article Writing and Freelance Journalism Course
Learn to write what the publishers are looking for and sell your work with our online article writing and freelance journalism course. Your course starts with a review of the editorial policies and requirements of the various market sectors open to you. For each, you will see their needs from an editor's-eye view and see exactly where there are opportunities for the freelance writer.
This is a general overview of the topics covered in this course. However, following the first two assignments your tasks are personalised for you by your tutor based on your personal profile and writing ambitions.
Course Contents
- What you'll learn:
- Newspapers and magazines
- Researching the market
- Writing style
- Find and develop the angle
- Marketing your article
- Interviewing
- Polishing your manuscript
- The business of writing
This is a summary of this writing courses main specifications.
| Suitable for: | ✔ Writers starting out |
| Starting: | Anytime |
| Pace: | At your own pace |
| Location: | Study from home |
| Max duration: | 2 Years |
| Course type: | Tutor led |
| Delivery: | Email or Post |
| Deadlines: | None |
| Exercises: | Personalised for you |
Course Description
Article Writing and Freelance Journalism
Learn to write what the publishers are looking for and sell your work with our online article writing and freelance journalism course.
The only way to be sure of selling your material is to write exactly what the editors and publishers are looking for. Therefore your course starts with a review of the editorial policies and requirements of the various market sectors open to you. For each, you will see their needs from an editor's-eye view and see exactly where there are opportunities for the freelance writer.
Course Feedback
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The [Article Writing and Freelance Journalism] course is an exercise in self-discovery that broadens one’s interests and knowledge. Plus, Mr Rossiter’s guidance and direction are clear, concise and courteous.
From: Samuel Scicluna
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As a beginner writer, you can read books about writing but can't pinpoint particular problems. Your tutor can.
From: C Agnew
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Please pass on my gratitude to Michelle for her constructive feedback. She always makes some really helpful points and I’ll be really sad when this course comes to an end! I feel as though I’ve learned so much.
From: Kathryn White
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Genuine criticism, as a result of which I have felt most encouraged to pursue certain aspects of writing.
From: M Cowland
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