The London School of Journalism courses

...by which characters using the most effective viewpoint. Lesson 4 – Descriptive Writing Identify the descriptive voice, learning how much description...

...the importance of deadlines and the use of separate editions. Covering a typical case in the Crown Court; how to present a 'running story' and a news special...

...You can choose to take additional modules with this course, in the following specialist areas: Travel Writing Sports Writing Music and the Arts Writing Course Syllabus...

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

...of lessons 15 No. of exercises 35 Average duration 12-15 months The great advantage of freelance writing is that it can be done either in conjunction with another career...

...making contacts and identifying and following story leads. The opportunities for freelance contributions in the field of sports journalism. Assessment tasks include...

...the 'Short' version of the course, if they wish, which eliminates three freelance writing modules. Course Syllabus: Introduction to content creation...

...You will learn in detail the range of technical skills required of the subeditor in preparing a newspaper or magazine for print. Subediting and Design...

...by the end of it, there should be no excuse for not daubing your cartoons with a splash of colour. Other areas talked about will include cartoon illustration...

...prove Defamation risks Avoiding the risks Libel defences Protection before publication Criminal libel Blasphemy Sedition and Obscenity Slander Malicious...

...Lesson 6 - Structure Creating the balance of your narrative - chapters and sections. Atmosphere and using the senses. Lesson 7 - Opening Strong openings and hooking your reader...

...and skills and greatly improve your chances of becoming a successful published writer. Course Syllabus Lesson 1 - Why are you writing short stories?... Learn about: Story Writing...

...boy loses girl, then boy gets girl back again. It always answers the question: who ends up with whom. It should take the reader on an emotional journey...

...and adapt the idea further. Lesson 3 - Telling the Story Understand the key emphasis of the story. Decide how information is released to the reader...

...Organisation. Vivid verbs. Interviewing. Putting it together. Lesson 4 - Your place in history Research - libraries and the Internet, newspapers...

...Full-length fiction Writing non-fiction Finding a publisher...

...Your tutor will provide advice and guidance as to the form and construction that will suit you best. Our professional tutors will help perfect your style and choice of theme...

...occur but how to avoid making them. It covers all major aspects of grammar and style, and explains each point in a clear, straightforward manner...

...Developing your style Communicate your ideas Layouts and letters Factual presentations Summaries Advertising and promotions Sources of information Writing...

...To read and write about English Literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Enjoying English Literature No. of lessons 9 No. of exercises 18 Average...