Tech Writing

Write trends, profiles, and reviews for technical publications and sites

WHEN Materials available starting June 17
Discussions start Monday, June 24, 9-10 pm ET - Full Schedule

WHERE Online

PRICE
$470 (or $445 for AvantGuild members - details)

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You don't need a tech degree to write about the industry. In fact, this fast-growing beat seeks out people with a journalism background. From sites including TechCrunch, CNET, Gizmodo, Wired, Engadget, and Mashable, there's a multitidude of opportunities for both new writers and seasoned journalists. In this course, you’ll work with a tech journalism pro to learn the key elements that make up compelling trend pieces, profiles, and gadget reviews. By the end of this course, you'll have tech stories ready to be published in tech news outlets.

In this class, you will learn how to:

Find and develop sources for your articles
Research and track emerging trends in tech
Reach out to companies to get on distribution lists
Write trend, profile, and gadget review pieces
Pitch print and online outlets to get published

By the end of class, you will have:
At least two articles ready to be published in to tech news outlets.

The online classroom has several components:

Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based 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

Tech Writing (PDF)

View a sample syllabus for the class here.

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Instructor

Alice Truong writes about technology and gadgets as a columnist and special contributor at USA Today. She is also a reviews editor for DVICE, the tech and gadgets blog for SyFy Channel. Prior to this, she reported in Chicago, Washington D.C., New York and Hong Kong as a staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

Alice has also contributed tech articles to Yahoo, Forbes.com, and Discovery News, where she also served as an editor and researcher for Discovery's documentary series How We Invented the World.

Alice Truong's Courses
Tech Writing – (Starts June 17)