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Intro to Magazine Writing
Write for the glossies
Course Details
You're a writer, so why not become a magazine writer? Intro to Magazine Writing is the class that will launch your magazine career. This class will explore the editing process, journalism ethics, what makes something newsworthy, note taking, fact-checking, and reporting. Over the course of 8 weeks, you'll workshop two pieces in any format, from personal essays to profiles, service pieces to features. You'll also learn the business essentials that will enable you to survive and thrive in the magazine world: where to pitch, how to query a publication, and how to work with editors so they'll want to work with you. In this class, you will learn how to: By the end of class, you will have: Students who have taken this class have been published in: Related CoursesTell me when courses like this are scheduled. | ||
Instructor BioVirginia Sole-Smith's Courses Breaking into the Glossies – New York (Seminar on January 28)  Testimonials I traveled from Baltimore to the Big Apple for this course and it was well worth it. Virginia's well-rounded background brought tremendous insights to the table and her experiences helped us crack open what it takes to succeed in the magazine industry. -- Margaret Lauryssens"Virginia was great -- supportive, helpful and full of information. She demystified the world of women's magazines and gave me enough information to start pitching." -- Jessica Cary "Virginia's vast experience in magazine publishing left me with a real understanding of not only pitching and writing, but the business itself. She was really invested in the class and went above and beyond -- her humor and candor made each session relaxed and fun." -- Abby Sugrue "Virginia took us through the entire process of freelancing for the glossies, from pitching to what happens after you get the assignment. The handouts were awesome, and much more thorough than expected." -- Lisbet Krogslund Bertelsen "Virginia was great. She gave me the boost I needed to get back into the writing game. I would definitely recommend her class." -- Melissa Brescia "Virginia was fantastic. She was very professional and informative. There was something to learn for everyone who attended, even given our diverse interests and experience levels." -- Shari Albert "Virginia's class inspired me to become a freelance writer." -- Sandy Jerez "Virginia is a great instructor with tons of real-world insight. If you want to really know how it's done, then this is the class for you!" -- Hank Mendheim "Virginia was witty, sharp and very knowledgeable. She gave us real insight into what a freelance writer does, how they live, and what they do to get published." -- Christine Hackett "Virginia brings her knowledge and experience to this class with humor and a charming personality. She gives great insider advice that is truly helpful for those who are starting in the industry." -- Mariana Leung-Weinstein "Virginia is sweet as candy pie, funny as all get out, down to earth and so smart! I definitely feel that I got my money's worth from Virginia's course." -- Philana Marie Boles "Virginia teaches a great class! She made the experience fun and accessible by creating a warm and nurturing environment." -- Ameet Maturu "Virginia was patient, encouraging, and supportive. She's a successful freelance writer and knows the business well, so I felt like I was in good hands." -- Ivonne Salazar |
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