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Freelance Journalism Course
You can earn very good money as a freelance journalist writing copy that editors want. And you need no special background or education to start. What you do need, however, is a strong desire to write, self-discipline, perseverance and lots of enthusiasm. By combining these qualities with our expertise and know-how you can soon be earning a very good income from your writing.
YOUR TRAINING
To help you become a successful freelance journalist we offer you a first-class, home-study course written by professional journalists and writers. Your course contains 28 information packed modules, a supplement on spelling, punctuation and style, 3 handbooks and 15 written assignments, which are corrected by your personal tutor.
You start with the basics: the role of the journalist; what makes news and where it comes from. You are shown how to set up as a freelance, how to gather information, how to make contacts and interview techniques are fully explained. We then tell you how to put your copy together quickly and effectively. You also learn how to write articles for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines and adapt your copy to suit the different kinds of publications.
Next and most importantly we show you how to sell your work and how to influence editors. Finally, you go behind the scenes at a newspaper and learn who's who in the newsroom. Ethics, essential law, public administration, writing for TV and radio and how to get a full time staff job are also covered in depth. In short, you learn all you need to know about the world of journalism to help you be successful.
Under the guidance of expert tutors you develop your writing skills. Through your assignments you are given plenty of real-life copy to write - that is, copy which you can submit for publication as soon as your tutor advises. You also receive advice on style, subject matter, presentation, grammar and everything else that matters.
Your training is flexible to your own requirements. With no time limits on your course you can study at your own speed and take as long as you like. Plus you can give extra attention to particular subjects, have extra assignments and extra writing practice if you feel the need for it.
Unlike The Writers Bureau Comprehensive Creative Writing course, this course is dedicated to teaching you how to be a successful freelance journalist. However, you can rest assured that you will still receive the same high quality of training and tuition that you would expect from any of our courses. That is guaranteed!
YOUR GUARANTEES
Because we have full confidence in the course and tuition service, we are able to make your enrolment as risk-free as possible by giving you a cast-iron, triple Guarantee.
This states quiet clearly:
1. If you have not earned your tuition fees from published writing within one month of completing your course, your full course fees will be refunded.
2. You have the course on 15 days' inspection. If you are not completely satisfied with it then just return it, in good condition, within 15 days of receipt and your money will be refunded in full.
3. We will give you a £10 refund for every written assignment that is not properly marked by your tutor (failing agreement between us, arbitration is available). This is in addition to any refund that you may eventually claim under the first Guarantee.
These Guarantees are your safeguard of a fair deal from The Writers Bureau College of Journalism.
SELLING YOUR WRITING
There are many potential markets for your work in Britain and around the world. And we show you exactly how to sell to them.
As you can see from the synopsis shown overleaf, module 10 is devoted to selling your writing, plus you receive instruction on how to sell to specific markets in the relevant modules. Your tutor will also advise you throughout the course.
Whether you want to write full or part time this is the place to start. You can rely on The Writers Bureau College of Journalism to give you all the help you need to become a successful freelance journalist.
For A Successful Career As A Freelance Journalist - Enrol Today!
SYNOPSIS - FREELANCE JOURNALISM COURSE
Module 1 - Welcome to The Writers Bureau College of Journalism
Your first and most important steps to becoming a published freelance journalist.
Module 2 - Making a Freelance Journalist Out of You
Deciding where and when to write - how to start - basic equipment - what to write - essential personal qualities.
Module 3 - The Role of the Journalist
The newspaper office - the journalist's job - what is news? - gathering news and generating stories - hard news and soft news - features v general interest articles.
Module 4 - The World of the Freelance
Freelance journalism explained - using specialist knowledge - cultivating a professional attitude - getting paid - opportunities for freelance journalists.
Module 5 - Understanding the Newspaper Market
A potted guide to the different types of newspaper. Analysing papers for market research - tailoring your writing - when to contact the newsdesk.
Module 6 - Material for the Freelance to Target
What to avoid - tip offs and how to make them profitable - getting paid - getting started - best categories for the freelance to tackle.
Module 7 - Setting Up Seriously as a Freelance
Finding a regular supply of work - breaking into the magazine market. The equipment you need - organising yourself - associations to join.
Module 8 - Tracking Down Stories and Finding Facts
Developing your news gathering skills - contacts. A source for story ideas - researching your story or feature - a list of useful contacts - your cuttings file - using the Internet.
Module 9 - Putting Together a Story
Writing an effective news story - the 5 Ws. How to structure your story - the news story pyramid - getting your introduction right - using quotes. How to plan and put together a feature.
Module 10 - Selling Your Work
Step-by-step guide to selling your writing - finding an angle and devising your sales pitch. Multiple angles - follow up stories - using photographs. Selling features and articles - your query letter - outlines explained - how to submit copy - layout of your manuscript. Selling to the world - how to find markets outside the UK.
Module 11 - How to Write Readers' Letters and Fillers
Turning your experiences into cash - tips on how to write a successful reader's letter. What makes a filler - using humour - sources for ideas - how to submit fillers - payment.
Module 12 - Writing Reviews
What to include in your review - payment. How to review: plays; musicals; concerts; opera; ballet; comedy; books; CDs; films; TV; computer games; restaurants and cars.
Module 13 - Articles for Women's and Men's Magazines
Writing for women - what editors want - men writing for women's titles. The triumph over tragedy article, the confessional article and celebrity profiles. The role of photographs. The feminist press. Your preliminary letter. Writing for Men - the new magazines for men - speaking the lingo - the big six - what editors will pay.
Module 14 - How to Write General Interest Articles
Articles v features - sources of ideas. Researching the market - one idea, many markets - submitting articles . The colour supplements - writing from your own experience.
Module 15 - Travel Writing
The secret of a good travel piece - getting free or reduced travel - selling to more than one market - photographs. Using your locality. The overseas markets and in-flight mags.
Module 16 - Writing for the Trade Press
What editors want - writing style. Features - becoming a local correspondent - making contacts - where to find ideas - cash in on trade fairs - in-house mags - sponsored mags.
Module 17 - Writing for Children's and Teenage Publications
What children read - what to write about - style and presentation - selling your work. The teenage market - youth culture - subjects for the freelance - taboos to avoid.
Module 18 - How to Write Humorous Articles
Using humour effectively - types of humorous writing: personal experiences, irony, satire and general interest. Humour in fillers and readers' letters - your humour file.
Module 19 - Religious and Inspirational Writing
Faith and facts - understanding the market - subjects to cover - payment. Inspirational articles - the New Age market. Breaking into the American market.
Module 20 - Ethics
Overcoming ethical problems - avoiding libel - investigating claims. Codes of conduct. Public interest - the invasion of privacy debate - good taste - avoiding bias.
Module 21 - Essential Law
Libel - handling complaints. Copyright. Protecting your sources. Court reporting - criminal and civil law - the journalist's role. Contempt of court - photographs. Identification of juveniles. Coroner's Court.
Module 22 - Public Administration
Understanding Local Government - council responsibilities. Councils and how they operate - journalists' access to meetings - qualified privilege. Local government finance - ombudsmen.
Module 23 - Behind the Scenes at a Newspaper
The people who make up a newspaper's staff - the board of directors . The roles of the different departments examined - production - circulation - promotions - advertising - accounts.
Module 24 - Inside the Editorial Department
How the newsroom is organised - the roles of the editor, deputy editor, associate editor, news editor, chief sub-editor, sports editor, features editor and the picture editor examined. How a news item goes from an original idea to a printed story.
Module 25 - Life as a Staff Reporter
Life as a staff reporter - the role of the specialist and district reporters. Responsibilities of a reporter - covering events - the follow-up story - reporting meetings and speeches.
Module 26 - The Role of the Sub-editor
The sub-editor's job and responsibilities - copy subbing. Writing headlines - the influence of advertising - planning - localised pages. The theory of design - bill posters.
Module 27 - TV and Radio
A guide to the main TV and radio news broadcasters. The radio news story - sound effects - the radio newsroom. The TV news story - the TV newsroom - working as a TV reporter - video journalists.
Module 28 - Going for a Staff Job
What editors are looking for and how to provide it - finding a job - where to look - how to contact editors. What to expect - further training - unconventional ways to break into journalism. Opportunities in TV and Radio. Looking ahead.
Supplement - Spelling, Punctuation and Style
This is a guide for those who have doubts about their spelling, punctuation o style. It contains the essentials without being too 'technical' and has many examples to illustrate key aspects.
Handbooks
Information Research - Ann Hoffman
Getting the Most From Interviews - Iain Pattison
Profit From Your Photography - Hugh Graham
Course Fees: £249 cash
or £29 deposit and 6 instalments of £39
or £24 deposit and 10 instalments of £25
For Immediate Enrolment On Your Credit Card Please Call 0800 298 7008
The Writers Bureau College of Journalism, 7 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JB
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