The London School of Journalism courses

...a work plan based on goals and targets set for writing your novel. Lesson 10 – Getting Published How to look for an agent or publisher; working with them...

...The basic rules of interviewing, both face-to-face and by telephone. The skills required and pitfalls to avoid. Assessment tasks include: Writing...

...A brief look at the way in which the British Press has evolved and an analysis of different categories of newspapers and magazines. Ten key elements which...

...Exploring eyewitness and offbeat approaches. Assessment tasks include: Tackling a 600-800 word in-depth features profile Lesson 6: Before you Specialise...

...learning how to adapt the tone and style of your writing to different categories of subject matter. Dealing with topical news features. Assessment tasks include...

...More about Features Progressing to in-depth features profiles; how to conduct successful face-to-face interviews. Using 'standfirsts' and different features...

...based freelance writer are covered. Students who have already completed the Freelance and Feature Writing course or are established journalists can...

...Working with Words Learning the importance of accuracy, balance and consistency. Developing a keen 'news sense', and understanding how to structure...

...we will be looking at a breakdown of cartoon work and learning more about how to go about writing your cartoons. We all need inspiration and hopefully...

...Global brands Section 10: Human Rights Act Human Rights Act 1998 Defending your rights Breach of confidence Public interest defence Protecting your sources...

...to the attention of your readers, or to put your own opinions on record, or to expose injustice. Or maybe you hope to write good stories which have...

...story is meaningful and gritty or light entertainment, a good one is itself a work of art. It's a brief encounter. It's a glimpse into another... Learn about: Story Writing...

...romantic novel is predictable to the extent that the reader knows the lovers must either end up happily united or be tragically parted. But it also needs...

...Characterisation Every character from hero/heroine, villain and supporting characters has to be understood. Decide the level of information and characterisation...

...Characters. The importance of who, what, how, why, when and where? Lesson 2 - The beginning Where your story will begin. The importance of context and opinion...

...by the stories they invent. Authors sometimes take the view that this ability alone is sufficient. They forget that the attention of such a private audience is already assured!...

...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...

...Pronouns: Personal, Reflexive, Relative, Interrogative, Demonstrative and Indefinite. Exercises include two sets of text to correct Lesson...

...This course is suitable for those who wish to be at ease with the language of the business world, and for those planning for a business career in the future...

...chronologically through the periods of English Literature. At the end of each of the first eight lessons you will be asked to answer questions which...