A friendly and accessible guide to feature writing, how to write, research, style and structure an article (creative and/or factual) - identifying a suitable publication and making first contact, we also explore the online possibilities of reviews and blogging. Suitable for all.
Course aim
A guide to writing for magazines and beyond - how to write, research, style and structure an article - making first contact and exploring the online possibilities of reviews and blogging.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Express an understanding of the processes involved in writing for publication.
- Gain confidence in one's abilities to comment on, critiquing and/or editing a feature article.
- Draw from own skills, experience and interests in creating a works of one's own in accordance to one of more of the 'publication formats' covered.
- Display competence in the development of written texts which adhere to the forms covered.
- Gain motivation and enthusiasm for the subject area.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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Creative Writing: Writing for Magazines, Reviews, Blogs & Beyond
