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Freelance Magazine Writing and Editing Course







Freelance Magazine Writing & Editing
Diploma MAG10A
Journalism, Editing & Publishing
Learning Method: Correspondence with online support

Freelance Magazine Writing and Editing Course
Course Outline

Module 1. Fundamentals of Magazine Journalism
Topic 1: Discuss the role of journalism in society
Topic 2: Explore the different between newspaper journalism and magazine writing
Topic 3: Understand your goals and how to achieve them
Topic 4: Understand what basic equipment a magazine writer needs
Topic 5: Explore the range of markets of magazine writing

Module 2. The World of Magazines
Topic 1: Understand the role of magazines in society
Topic 2: Know which magazines are popular and where they go to research these statistics
Topic 3: Have an idea of the different types of publishers
Topic 4: Understand the differences between custom media and corporate writing


Module 3. Building Your Skills
Topic 1: Discuss the origins and impact of English
Topic 2: Understand basic grammar and punctuation
Topic 3: Realise the importance of good general knowledge
Topic 4: Understand a reader profile

Module 4. What the Job Involves
Topic 1: Understand how to write a feature/review/highlight
Topic 2: Know how to write headings/intros/captions
Topic 3: Have an idea how to compile a contents page
Topic 4: Understand the importance of covers and cover lines


Module 5. Editorial Procedure
Topic 1: Understand the reasons behind editorial planning
Topic 2: Know how a gird is used and why
Topic 3: Have an idea how a style guide is used
Topic 4: Understand the use of proofreading symbols and editing

Module 6. Editorial Style
Topic 1: The role of editors in magazines
Topic 2: The influences of advertisers and the part the editor plays
Topic 3: The creative input of editors into design, style and covers
Topic 4: Different styles of editing


Module 7. Legal Guidelines
Topic 1: Understand the aim of free press
Topic 2: Have some idea of the reporting guidelines
Topic 3: Know the difference between libel and slander
Topic 4: Understand the laws of copyright
Topic 5: Have an idea of why sensationalism sells


Module 8. Magazine Interviewing Techniques
Topic 1: Understand what makes a good interview
Topic 2: Know how to set up an interview
Topic 3: Have an idea of interview techniques
Topic 4: Understand how to conduct different types of interviews
Topic 5: Know how to use quotes and the importance of accuracy


Module 9. Writing the Story
Topic 1: Understand how to find ideas to write about
Topic 2: Have an idea how to research and rewrite your story
Topic 3: Know how to structure the story
Topic 4: Understand how to make the story flow with quotes
Topic 5: Have an idea how to be economic with words and to make the final edit


Module 10. Enter the World of Magazines
Topic 1: Understand the benefits of freelancing
Topic 2: Have an idea of the problems of working at home
Topic 3: Know how to write a query/application letter
Topic 4: Understand what editors are looking for in a writer

 



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