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...

...qualified privilege and unintentional defamation; criminal libel; and the need for fairness and accuracy. Restrictions on court reporting, and the dangers...

...Focusing on the importance of interviews in features writing; learning how to adapt the tone and style of your writing to different categories of subject matter...

...How to present manuscripts professionally, avoiding common grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors and learning what is meant by 'house style' and 'newspaper English'...

...Learning about the real world of journalism, and the responsibilities and ethics of the profession. A brief look at the way in which the British Press...

...may affect your ability to get your work published. Assessment tasks include: Identifying personal aims, skills and experience Researching potential markets...

...Dealing with editors. Getting into print. Common problems. Specialist writing. Gossip columns. The role of the critic. Legal Knowledge This lesson...

...Getting to grips with some basic design principles; how different techniques are used to achieve specific effects. Assessment tasks include...

...a hobby as well as for those who want to become a career professional. Cartooning No. of lessons 10 No. of exercises 16 Average duration 4-8 months...

...falsehood Slander of goods Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Defamation dilemmas Section 9: Copyright Copyright Defences Maps, drawings and pictures Trademarks...

...The work done during this course, and the knowledge and understanding which you gain from your tutor, will set you on the right road to being a successful writer...

...is further examined, how characters can be made three-dimensional on paper. What people are can be revealed by what they say and therefore effective dialogue is reviewed... Learn about: Story Writing...

...reader what she needs to know. We give you some technical notes on the presentation of dialogue and monologue. Lesson 5 - Narrative Viewpoint Choosing...

...the supernatural and the many and varied human states of mind and being. Everyday people face extraordinary events, which cause them to change and...

...Creating a family table. Other people's memories. Entertainment. Lesson 6 - Relatives Think about extended family, hidden family, the family...

...and to inject just the right amount of mystery, suspense, fun and reassurance for the age group at which you are aiming. If you want to write a complete...

...the English language to their best advantage. Poetry No. of lessons 8 No. of exercises 18 Average duration 9-12 months Poetry has enjoyed a revival in the last five years...

...dealing with the points raised in each lesson, as well as several opportunities for real writing, where your level of fluency will be assessed and areas for improvement suggested...

...Suitable for: 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...