The London School of Journalism courses

...You will study the work of successful thriller writers, along with ten comprehensive course modules. Each module will explain and introduce the essential elements of the genre...

...and increase circulation figures. The five main categories of newspaper, from the national dailies to the provincial weeklies. An introduction to magazines...

...Lesson 1: Starting Out What makes a good journalist? Learning about the real world of journalism, and the responsibilities and ethics of the profession...

...Assessment tasks include: Rewriting poorly written copy Conducting a detailed readership profile Lesson 3: What is News? Developing a strong news sense...

...and recognising what makes a good story. Exploring the practical process of newsgathering, making contacts and identifying and following story leads...

...from motoring journalists to gossip writers, from political columnists to critics, sports writers and photo-journalists. Assessment tasks include...

...give you essential knowledge of law needed to allow you to sell your work online. Freelancing on the web The opportunities and challenges associated...

...any legal pitfalls has always been too important to leave solely in the hands of the writer! Successful subediting is not only an art, but also a very skilful business...

...The emphasis of this tutorial is on form and you will be asked to start thinking about drawing your own cartoons and the assignment gets you to develop a cartoon character...

...Introduction Reporting crime stories Crimes Reporting the Courts Preliminary hearings Magistrates' Court Act 1980 Crown Court Trials 1 Derogatory assertions...

...plotting and dialogue, making your characters believable, understanding narrative, all of these are areas of writing capable of being improved by practice and skilled teaching...

...Lesson 8 - Viewpoint hat is it and why is it important? First, second and third person. Narrators and actors. Lesson 9 - Settings Using your own knowledge and experiences... Learn about: Story Writing...

...sub-plots, and the relationship of fiction to real life. Les son 3 - Characterisation Some notes on heroes and heroines - what makes a good romantic hero and heroine...

...Lesson 6 - Dialogue Writing strong dialogue establishes believable characters, advances the plot and conveys information effectively. Lesson...

...Lesson 13 - Publishing Book contract. How? Which? E-publishing, self-publishing, blog or website, desktop publishing. Promotion. Lesson...

...A different technique is necessary with an audience who can just put down a boring book or story, and instead watch television or play on a computer...

...to enjoy the world of poetry, whether you write for others to read, or just for yourself. 8 modules, with the assignments being set by your tutor to meet your requirements...

...passive, transitive and intransitive verbs. Choosing the right verb for impact and drama. Common misconceptions. What is a complement? Auxiliary verbs...

...company reports and presentations you will require a high degree of professionalism and understanding of the use of language. This course is suitable...

...and Boswell and Johnson. Main reading: James Boswell, The Life of Johnson. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels. Alexander Pope, selected poems...