Freelance Journalism school training courses in Cambridge, MA (public, in-house or online)

This course teaches students the skills required for successful freelance writing, including making an effective pitch, planning a compelling story, and developing a good working relationship with an editor. We review the basics—interviewing, gathering information, drafting, and revising—as we discuss freelancing for newspapers, magazines, professional publications, and websites. We also discuss freelancing for radio and podcasts. Guest speakers include several successful freelance journalists. ...

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With both newer online markets and traditional print ones increasingly looking to freelancers to provide content, now is a good time to learn the essentials of freelance journalism. Students will learn how to write, pitch, and sell stories to traditional newspapers and magazines as well as to the ever-expanding online market where many writers are now showcasing their work. Previous attendees have gone on to have stories published in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Miami Herald, and a va...

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