By Ofcourse
Online
Can be taken anytime
Professional Training Course
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English
Course Overview
This course will show you how to create topical non-fiction articles and fillers that you can sell to magazine editors and other markets. It is perfect for those who might fancy a second income as a freelance writer, or writers who are looking to supplement their existing writing income.
You’ll learn how to find ideas for your articles and use your own knowledge and experience to tap into a wide variety of magazines. We’ll explore the process of planning, researching and writing an article, editing and proofreading, and finally submitting to an Editor.
Who should take this course
- New writers
- Budding writers
- Writers looking to refresh their knowledge and approach
- People who want to create and publish quality non-fiction articles
Course content
Part 1 – Introduction
Course Overview
Welcome and Introduction
Part 2 – Ideas and Markets
Finding Ideas
Exercise – What could You write about?
How to Find Markets
List of Non Fiction Markets
Pitching a Topic to Multiple Markets
Exercise: Targeting Multiple Markets
Exercise: Suggested Answers
Answer Sheet
Commissioned v Unsolicited Articles
Query letter sample
Query letter sample with comments
Types of Non Fiction
Writing Opinion Pieces
Writing Film Reviews
A Quick Recap on What We’ve Learned So Far
Part 3 – Writing Your Articles and Fillers
Planning and Researching Your Article
Making a Start
Moving it On
Sidebars
Photographs and Illustrations
Part 4 – Editing and Proofreading Your Work
How to Edit Your Work
Document Editing Tips
Editing Exercise
Editing Exercise Answer Sheet
The Importance of Proofreading
Proofreading Tips
Proofreading Transcript with Errors
Proofreading Transcript with Errors Marked Up
Proofreading with Errors Corrected
Part 5 – An Article Example: From Idea to Outline and Beyond
Document: Example Article
Document: Finished Article
Part 6 – Sending your work to an editor
Submitting Your Work
Document: Cover Sheet
Document: Cover Sheet with Pseudonym
Document: Manuscript Example
Document: Accompanying Letter
Document: Submission Tips
Document: Submission Checklist
What happens next?
Your 12 Step Action Plan
About Course Provider
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