2010 Magazine Feature Writing
Quality feature writing combines journalism best practice with creative writing. This course is a step-by-step guide to researching, interviewing and writing techniques, which will assist students in structuring and presenting factual information within a compelling, creative writing format. Students will learn how to develop story leads, introduce description and personality to their work, how to identify clear themes from multiple information sources and how to structure, edit and polish their finished product. The course presenter will act as the students' editor, to produce publishable work throughout the course.
Students will also study feature writing in a range of areas including travel, the arts, news features, profiles, corporate case studies, infotainment and lifestyle. Students will consider audiences and writing styles and identify opportunities for publication in print and on the web, including direct to consumer digital media models.
This course is for people who want to develop feature writing skills for magazines, newspapers, specialist publications and digital media platforms.
The course lecturer is Louise Williams.
1. 6 May to 10 June - 6pm to 9pm over six consecutive Thursday evenings - Room 2.7065
2. 7 October to 11 November - 6pm to 9pm over six Thursday evenings - Room 2.7065
Course fee $1,050 or $800 concession Places limited to 12 participants
Please download our course PDF for full details.
To enrol in this course please download our registration form and post, fax or email to:
Email: Tameera Pellegrini
Postal Address:
PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
ACIJ location: Room 503, Level 5, Building 3, University of Technology, 755 Harris Street, Ultimo
Phone: (02) 9514 2488 Fax: (02) 9514 1890
Testimonials
"As a 'non-writer', I enjoyed being amongst professional writers learning from a highly experienced teacher. The sessions were informative, fun and supportive." Stuart Horstman, Business Manager, Freeline Indonesian Surf Adventures
"I really enjoyed hearing the different experiences of the members in the class and being able to relate them in writing. It has been a great forum for discussion of ideas." Sophie Langley, Freelance writer
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Louise has been an amazing teacher, highly insightful and very colourful! The readings have been great and I would recommend this course to friends." Michelle Perkins, Communications Consultant
"This course has really motivated me to improve my writing and reporting skills. It's been a wonderful experience." Sharon Springell, Student Masters of International Relations
