Write for Magazines (and Build Your Brand)

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WORKSHOP DATE: SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2018

Do you want to write for magazines? Want to improve your website or social media content?

This packed day workshop will equip you with the tools to make money as a freelance writer and how to structure a great read. Whether it's glossy magazines, blogs, trade magazines or e-zines, there is a strong market for freelance writing and an opportunity to sell stories internationally as well as locally.

This course is for industry professionals as well as novices who want to start. 

YOU WILL LEARN

•   what editors and writers look for in a story

•  how to structure and write a good story

•  what is a story hook?

•  the basics of journalism 

•   how to write for specific audience

•  writing headlines that sell or create clicks

•  travel writing, op-eds, blogs how-to stories, features and compiled stories

•   how to pitch to an editor

•   what you will get paid

Like all our courses, we are not just going to teach how to do it, we are going to show you how to do it yourself. During the day you will be writing, coming up with ideas and improving your basic journalism skills. You can also use these techniques to promote yourself and/or your company.

YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

•  A list of 30 stories ideas to write and pitch

•  An understanding of what makes a good story

•  Experience in writing a number of articles in various formats. 

WHO SHOULD COME ON THIS WORKSHOP?

This course is suitable for writers with no experience in journalism.

Very useful, fast paced freelance writing course. Loved it :) Feeling inspired!! - Janis 2017

'My second course with The Writing Room. Enjoyed the insight and as always the interesting people. If you are serious about writing I encourage you to attend one of Sarah's sessions' - Louise Cooke

Absolutely loved the masterclass with Sarah. She inspired me and was a great teacher.- Kim 2017 

"Wow this was fantastic. In four hours I cracked out a number of amazing story ideas. This felt like a year's journalism class in a short morning. I would love a repeat please' - Gary Lundy 

"I sent my marketing team on this workshop and the change is remarkable and our conversion rate is higher. This is fundamental to understanding what a reader wants." - Stephanie Kundera 

"The Make Money Freelancing Workshop was a really interesting insight into how the industry works. I feel more confident about my own blog now that I have attended this workshop and can't wait to get started" - Deirdre Johnson 

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