Freelance Writing

FREELANCE WRITING

Tutors concentrate on your ability to properly structure an article, and to be both concise and clear in your use of words. Learning outcomes for graduates of the course include:

• Have improved communication skills particularly with respect to clarity, conciseness and correct grammar.
• Be familiar with the "writing industry"; having a clear idea of where opportunities exist for obtaining work as a freelance writer.
• Know how to go about approaching potential clients to obtain work.
• Have an understanding of the processes involved in publishing books, magazines and newspapers; from generating concepts to seeing the finished publication on sale.
  

There are ten lessons:
1.   Introduction
2.   Basic Writing Skills
3.   The Publishing World
4.   Manuscripts
5.   Planning
6.   Newspaper Writing
7.   Magazine Writing
8.   Writing Books
9.   Writing Advertising
10. Special Project