Freelance writing and blogging
Course
In London
Description
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Location
London
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Advance your journalism skills on this practical, intermediate course for freelance journalists and bloggers. You'll receive training in how to find and develop your ideas, improve your research and interviewing skills, and pitch to editors, both online and in print.
The Tutor
Susan Grossman has had a long career as a travel, food and health writer. She has broadcast for BBC Radio 4, presented the Food and Drink programme for BBC2, been travel editor for the Telegraph Magazine, and published five travel guidebooks. She lectures on the Journalism MA at Westminster University and teaches journalism at City University. She is a ILM-certified career coach and mentor and runs regular workshops for freelancers and media professionals.
City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor.
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About this course
- Understand particular journalism markets
- Know how to sell your work to them.
Purchase of publications/magazines from your target area is advisable. A book list will be provided. General guides such as The Writer's Handbook and The Writers and Artists Yearbook are recommended.
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Subjects
- Blogging
- University
- Writing
- Media
- Editors
Course programme
- Finding and developing ideas
- Pitching to editors online and in print
- Research
- Blogging and social media
- Finding markets.
Additional information
Freelance writing and blogging