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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Travel writing
Course Date: Wed 24 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake 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.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Writing for magazines
Course Date: Wed 24 Oct 2018 (and 3 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 -
Digital journalism: pitching and writing for modern media
Course Date: Sat 3 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
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 sports news and features
Course Date: Mon 5 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhether you want to write about tennis, athletics or the Women's Premier League, this short introductory course offers guidance on crafting quality sports news and features for online, print and broadcast. The course includes expert guidance from an ex-BBC sports editor and numerous guest speakers currently working in sports journalism.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Introduction to journalism
Course Date: Mon 5 Nov 2018 (and 3 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 -
A taste of journalism
Course Date: Sat 24 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEver 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: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing for blogs: a taster
Course Date: Sun 2 Dec 2018
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 -
Writing reviews
Course Date: Thu 17 Jan 2019
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyLearn 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: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Developing your blogging
Course Date: Sat 16 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAlready 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: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing broadcast journalism
Course Date: Sat 16 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant 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: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing about food: a taster
Course Date: Sun 17 Feb 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 in the world of food - from street food markets and pop-up restaurants to 24-hour fine dining and gourmet takeaways. Explore the opportunities in print and online, including blogs.Improve your photographs of food on this related course – Food and drink photography for bloggers
.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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