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Journalism

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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  1. Freelance journalism

    Freelance journalism

    Course Date: Mon 23 Jul 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Fast track through the essential skills for writing newspaper and magazine articles with a widely experienced Fleet Street professional. Experiment with challenging interviews and receive insider tips on selling your work.
    Full fee: £149.00
    Senior fee: £149.00
    Concession: £60.00

  2. Using data to make money from freelancing

    Using data to make money from freelancing

    Course Date: Sat 28 Jul 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Freelancing in creative industries such as journalism and writing can be hard to sustain financially. This course will help you use data to make better decisions, generate income and grow your freelance business.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  3. Writing articles workshop

    Writing articles workshop

    Course Date: Sat 4 Aug 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Work with a freelance journalist to sharpen up your writing in this in-depth workshop. Improve your style and discover the key skills you need to produce high quality articles to a deadline.
    Full fee: £109.00
    Senior fee: £109.00
    Concession: £44.00

  4. How to get into the press

    How to get into the press

    Course Date: Thu 9 Aug 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Do you have a business, product or personal story that would benefit from media coverage? On this day workshop you will learn the essential skills required when writing pitches, news items and features to raise your media profile.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  5. Writing for blogs: a taster

    Writing for blogs: a taster

    Course Date: Sat 11 Aug 2018 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Got 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: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  6. Travel writing: a taster

    Travel writing: a taster

    Course Date: Sat 13 Oct 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    You love travelling and taking photos but how do you decide what to write about and which pictures will sell? This course will help you focus, and give you the skills you need to approach editors with confidence.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  7. Travel writing

    Travel writing

    Course Date: Wed 24 Oct 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    3 Review(s)

    Make travelling pay. Find out what travel editors of newspapers and magazines look for, how to get a commission, write a saleable article and get your trip financed. Practical advice on identifying suitable outlets and contacting editors.

    3 Review(s)

    Full fee: £119.00
    Senior fee: £119.00
    Concession: £48.00

  8. Writing for magazines

    Writing for magazines

    Course Date: Wed 24 Oct 2018 (and 2 other dates)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    9 Review(s)

    Get 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.

    9 Review(s)

    Full fee: £119.00
    Senior fee: £119.00
    Concession: £48.00

  9. Digital journalism: pitching and writing for modern media

    Digital journalism: pitching and writing for modern media

    Course Date: Sat 3 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    With 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: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  10. Writing sports news and features

    Writing sports news and features

    Course Date: Mon 5 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Whether you want to write about tennis, athletics or the Women's Premier League, this short introductory course offers guidance on pitching and crafting quality sports news and features. The course includes expert guidance from an ex-BBC reporter and numerous guest speakers from the world of sports journalism.
    Full fee: £119.00
    Senior fee: £119.00
    Concession: £48.00

  11. Introduction to journalism

    Introduction to journalism

    Course Date: Mon 5 Nov 2018 (and 3 other dates)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    2 Review(s)

    On 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.

    2 Review(s)

    Full fee: £119.00
    Senior fee: £119.00
    Concession: £48.00

  12. A taste of journalism

    A taste of journalism

    Course Date: Sat 24 Nov 2018
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Ever dreamed of becoming a journalist? Come and learn the basics from an experienced feature writer. Discover how journalists develop ideas, get quotes and present their material in a feature style.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  13. Writing reviews

    Writing reviews

    Course Date: Thu 17 Jan 2019
    Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail Academy
    Learn to write compelling and insightful reviews for films, books and stage performances. Develop your critical intelligence and ability to write with style and succinctness.
    Full fee: £199.00
    Senior fee: £199.00
    Concession: £80.00

  14. Writing broadcast journalism

    Writing broadcast journalism

    Course Date: Sat 16 Feb 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Want to learn more about how media works? Interested in a career in broadcast journalism? On this short course you will learn from practical writing and interviewing exercises and from the experience of a practising broadcast journalist.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

  15. Developing your blogging

    Course Date: Sat 16 Feb 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Already started a blog and want to know how to craft more engaging blog posts? This one-day workshop teaches the essential skills required to craft blogposts that will resonate with your audience.
    Full fee: £59.00
    Senior fee: £59.00
    Concession: £24.00

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