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Article Writing made easy
Short articles on your business or your interests are being published all over the internet. We show you how to prepare yours for a slice of the action.

How to write feature articles

Tell the story behind the story.

Learn the technique of writing sharp acurate factual stories.

Introduction to feature writing
The writer's life; a writer's equipment reference books research. Scope for the freelance writer Searching for ideas and making the most of what you know already.

Selling your work
Analysing markets and opportunities; studying sample copies; choosing where to work preparation of typescripts, copyright and use of photographs; turning rejection into advantage.

Types of articles
The How to article, the news special, seasonal/anniversary articles, the psychological article, humorous articles, the interview or profile, personal opinion pieces.

Craft of writing
A fresh approach, the internal rhythm of writing, thinking visually, Crititiquing your work. Your style is you: making it and the house style be friends

News
What a news story is and how to find them before others do; how to sell a news story over and over; re-using cold news to make fresh stories.

Markets
Local newspapers, magazines, freesheets, filler markets, book reviews, letters; when to specialise and how to become a sough-after expert. Writing for radio; news, radio documentaries; the non-fiction book, export markets, information products.

Interviews
Human interest; know your subject beforehand; list of questions, recording what is said; writing the interview, selling the results

Money matters
Selling rights; getting paid; full-time freelancing, keeping records, taxes and expenses use of agents, percentages, the value of awards.

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Complete the eight-module course in the company of a published tutor with hands-on experience to pass on to you.

Take a week to complete an assignment and then post it for constructive and helpful comment.

Begin the journey now... 

Here's How

Once registered for the course of your choice you receive acknowledgement and your student ID.

Your tutor sends the first module to you and sets a short assignment for you to return.

When you complete the assignment and return it; your tutor returns it to you with comment and you receive the next module.

While you may proceed at your own pace; your tutor will suggest a timeline in which to file your work.

A new assignment is set for each student on each module.

On completion of all ten assignments, a certificate of participation is issued to qualifying students.

This course is currently on special offer @ €99 inclusive of modules, tutorials, assignment comments, materials, and course queries.

Free Special Bonus you may submit a sample of your work for professional assessment and advice on the best path to take with your writing once we have received your booking.

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