Magazine Writing

Description

This course teaches the basics of magazine writing and how to tailor articles to various audiences for different publications. From terms well-known in the industry, to the typical hierarchy of staff members for magazines, and what makes a good freelance writer, this is a comprehensive writing course for anyone who wants to learn more about this industry. Students will gain a better understanding of:

- Different types of magazines and articles

- Magazine staff members and common industry terms

- The writing process for articles

- How to write a query letter and cover letter

- The history of magazines

- The parts of a magazine

- The magazine industry and modern trends

- Freelance writing and what makes a good freelancer

- The ethics of magazine writing

- Marketing your writing to different audiences

- and more!

We dive deep into different types of magazine articles, what makes them unique, and best practices for writing each. I provide many real-world examples of articles as well as worksheets to further your understanding of certain concepts. I also go into detail about how to properly set up your final article in manuscript format for submission to a magazine you want to write for. By the end, students will be able to write articles for a variety of publications.