Journalism Courses, Classes & Workshops in London
Always wanted to be a journalist? Enjoy our huge range of journalism courses, from introductory tasters to specialist classes on a range of subjects including food and travel writing, freelance journalism, blogging, and more. Our part-time courses are flexible and delivered by experts in the field. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.
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The journalist's toolkit: from inspiration to publication
Course Date: Sat 9 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis informative day workshop teaches students about the essential journalistic tools and techniques to effectively pitch and writing articles across a range of mediums.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Introduction to journalism
Course Date: Sat 23 Mar 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOn this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Freelance writing and blogging
Course Date: Wed 1 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Writing for magazines
Course Date: Wed 1 May 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Writing about food
Course Date: Wed 1 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLove food and want to write about it? There’s never been a better time with so much happening - from street food markets, pop-up restaurants and supper clubs to 24-hour fine dining and gourmet takeaways - and so many opportunities, with new publications, websites and, of course, blogs.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £68.00 -
What editors want: writing and selling news and features
Course Date: Sat 18 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to write articles and sell them to commissioning editors. Discover the key skills required to produce stories to a deadline. From coming up with ideas to writing, editing and getting your work commissioned.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing press releases
Course Date: Sat 8 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetNews editors are inundated with badly written press releases. How do you get yours noticed? Learn the basics of writing effective press releases for business and the public sector, and get feedback on your own work.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Digital journalism: pitching and writing for modern media
Course Date: Sat 15 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWith the dawn of online media outlets, there are more opportunities than ever before for writers to showcase their talent to the world. This day workshop guides students in successfully writing and pitching news and features to multiple digital channels.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing news and features: a taster
Course Date: Sun 16 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFancy learning some journalism basics? This taster workshop introduces students to the fundamental skills every budding journalist needs. The course explores the language and structure of news and feature articles.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Travel writing workshop
Course Date: Tue 16 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake travelling pay. Find out what travel editors of newspapers and magazines look for, and learn how to get a commission, write a saleable article and get your trip financed. Receive practical advice on identifying suitable outlets and contacting editors.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Writing for blogs: a taster
Course Date: Sat 20 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGot a passion, a journey or an obsession to share? Blogging is the perfect medium through which to share your interests with the world. This one-day workshop teaches the essential skills required to write blogposts that will resonate.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Copywriting: a taster
Course Date: Sat 27 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGood copywriting skills are increasingly important, whether you want to write your own website or your company’s sales literature, or hope to work in advertising or marketing. We'll cover the core elements of copywriting using examples and practical exercises.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00
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