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Boot Camp for Journalists
A reporting and writing class that will transform your portfolio
Course DetailsCongratulations! You've got a clip or two -- now you want more, in bigger, better publications, with bigger, better paychecks. Each week, you'll push yourself to research, write, and pitch a new piece. Classes will begin with your instructor's lectures, but will primarily be devoted to workshopping student writing. Lecture notes, handouts, reporting and writing tips, and examples will guide you outside class. By the end of eight weeks, you'll have a new portfolio of work and a new set of skills. Assignments include a service/how-to piece, an arts and culture review, a profile, a metro section piece, an editorial, a business/news article, a personal essay, and two pitch letters. In this class, you can expect to learn:
A complete portfolio of 7 publishable articles that will impress any editor, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and the know-how to create the career you want. Admission requirements: Students must have at least one published article. Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history), and a writing sample (less than 2,000 words). Related CoursesTell me when courses like this are scheduled.
Instructor BioHelaine Olen's Courses No courses available at this time.  Testimonials Helaine was generous with advice and anecdotes and she offered valuable information. Her take on the different forums for writing was intelligent, and her advice to participants on specific works and submissions made me wish for a longer workshop. -- M-J Haronian"I would like to thank Helaine so much for her help. I learned an enormous amount from the class, which has given me the confidence to pursue freelance work." -- Pauline Pechin "Helaine's class was instrumental in my transition from specialized press to mainstream media pieces. Her insight, feedback, and tips gave me the know-how and confidence to take my niche writing to the main stage." -- Lindsey Goodwin "Helaine was a very encouraging and open-minded teacher. She gave very thoughtful feedback on my work." -- Christina Morgan "Helaine was very professional, well prepared, and shared so much good advice with the class. I truly learned a lot about writing. I would not hesitate to take another of her classes and highly recommend her to anyone." -- Anne Blume Futtrup "Helaine works hard to engage her students in a spirit of writer camaraderie which she considers an essential tool for sanity and success in the current, inclement environment." -- Donald Schwartz |
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