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This intensive course is designed for writers, editors, and bloggers who want to produce more content to advance their career and add to a body of published work. Class will operate like a writer’s workshop. Each week you will turn your ideas into a fully-executed article fit for publication, and you’ll create the pitch letters to match.
In this class, you will learn how to:
- Draft a pitch an editor can't turn down
- Understand the audience of a publication – and tailor your article accordingly
- Discover which magazines, websites, and blogs are most freelancer friendly
- Understand the difference between a good idea and a good article
- Edit yourself and manage tight deadlines
By the end of class, you will have:
A service or how-to piece, an arts and culture review, a profile, a metro section piece, an editorial, a business or news article, a personal essay, and multiple pitch letters.
Students from this class have been published in:
The New York Times, Portfolio, The Village Voice, The New York Observer, Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy, and Real Simple.
- Lessons: Learn new skills through written lessons
- Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
- Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
- Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions
Course Syllabus
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View a sample syllabus for the class here.
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Related
- All offerings in:
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Journalism
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Book & Mag Publishing
Instructor
Julia Dahl's Courses
Boot Camp for Journalists – (Starts July 25)
Testimonials
I've sold three pieces that we workshopped in class and have four more ready to pitch. This course was the closest thing to J-school without the tuition.
-- Steven Yoder"My first piece just came out in Woman's Day, and I've sold 3 more stories for inclusion in upcoming issues. The course has already more than paid for itself." -- Nicole Rosenleaf Ritter
"Julia is a seasoned expert and her approachable demeanor put all members of the class at ease. This was a terrific course!" -- Andrea Sarubbi
"I finished the course with 5 solid writing assignments that are all circulating with editors at major magazines now." -- Jennifer Rudolf
"Julia was exceptionally great. She's very knowledgeable in this market, very generous in sharing her insights, and took great care in giving meaningful and encouraging feedback." -- Erin Harrington
"Julia was a true inspirational mentor. I've read a lot of books on magazine writing and was amazed how much more I learned from this class." -- Wendy Land
"Julia gave us great insight into freelancing. I ended up selling my first assignment to Pregnancy." -- Michele Wallach
"Julia made us all feel more confident. In fact, I've already sold a piece to Self." -- Kelley Vick
"Julia has inspired me in my writing and in my career. Everyone should take a course with her!" -- Jessica Silvester
"Julia is a fantastic editor. She's constructive, supportive, and she knows how to make your work better. She knows the business, and offers invaluable insight on how to write for magazines." -- Mary Block
"Julia was everything you would want from an instructor. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, thoughtful, and fun!" -- Joanne Rendell
"I left the class with several articles, one of which was accepted by a major NYC publication. Take this class. You won't be disappointed." -- Alisha McKinney
