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Intro to Magazine Writing

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Intro to Magazine Writing

DURATION/TIME
8 weeks
July 25 - September 19
Online chats: Wednesdays, 8-9 pm EST

LEVEL
Intro

ONLINE CLASS INFO
See our eClasses info page.

PRICE
$499 ($475 for )
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Course Details

What do you do if you want to break into journalism, learning from serious teachers who currently work in the industry? Part lecture, part workshop, this class is designed to give you a professional understanding of both the editing and writing sides. If you're looking to get your start as a journalist, this class will take your writing to the next level. Each week, students will receive a lecture on topics like the editing process, journalism ethics, what makes something newsworthy, note taking, fact checking, reporting, and more. Over the course of 8 weeks, you will fully workshop two pieces, including a perfectly polished, no-fail pitch letter. Your work can range from personal essays to profiles, from news stories to business or travel features. You'll also learn how to query a publication, who to call there, and to which part of the publication you should pitch.

In this class, you can expect to learn:

  • How to create captivating stories that editors will buy and readers will love
  • How to write compelling pitch letters
  • Which magazines will be interested in your story
  • How to approach editors
  • How to network
  • All the basic skills any journalist should have

By the end of class, students can expect to have:
Two salable pieces, pitch letters to match, and knowledge enough to survive in the world of journalism.


Students who have taken this class have been published in:
Wired, Bust, Family Circle, Psychology Today, In Touch Weekly, Time Out New York, Woman's Day, and more.

Admission Requirements
Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

The online classroom has several interactive components:
  • Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
  • Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
  • Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
  • Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

Instructor Bio

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Alexandra Kay
Alexandra Kay is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and researcher who has contributed to Woman's World, All You, Romantic Times, and more. Before going freelance more than seven years ago, she was the staff researcher for World News Tonight weekend. Alex has an MA in magazine journalism from NYU.

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