Feature Writing Diploma
Elearn College
Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
Add to basket or enquire
Overview
Feature Writing Diploma
Feature involves writing where the story is presented in such a way that it invokes the readers’ interest and keeps them engrossed in it. Good feature writing is a combination of journalism practices with creative writing. The field of writing has seen rapid changes in the last few years with businesses opting for written content to brand themselves. The requirement for professionals with good writing skills is thus on the rise. Good writers are now employed in various industries including mass media.
This course will provide all the fundamentals to develop oneself into a professional feature writer. It is a detailed guide about the various techniques and skills that are essential to be employed as a feature writer or launch a freelance career. The learners will gather knowledge about research, interview techniques, building and describing the story, stylising as well as editing it. The learner will also have an insight into the interest of the readers and how to pitch a particular story to them.
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
Description
This course will enable the leaner to identify and develop a story as per the requirements of the market and readers. They will emerge as professionals who can notice and mould a saleable story and be ready to be absorbed into any sector. It will also instil confidence in those who are in this competitive field.
Anyone who is looking to take up profession as a writer or a journalist can take this course. If you are an aspirant trying to make it big in the writing field, you can take this course. This course will benefit you if you are a professional. It will update you with the latest in the industry and help you be in the top of your profession. This course can be taken up by those who want to promote their business with the help of well-written content. Also take this course if writing is your hobby and you would like to polish those skills.
Syllabus:
UNIT-1: Basic building blocks of writing an article
UNIT-2: Generating ideas
UNIT-3: Writing for an online audience- analyse tone, style (writing age), language- the web, blogs and Twitter
UNIT-4: Interviewing techniques
UNIT-5: Building your story
UNIT-6: Developing a specialism
UNIT-7: Review and pitching
UNIT-8: Basics of subbing and style
UNIT-9: How to dress an article or feature and the importance of understanding layout
UNIT-10: Copyright, Libel and Getting Paid
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is looking to take up profession as a writer or a journalist can take this course. If you are an aspirant trying to make it big in the writing field, you can take this course. This course will benefit you if you are a professional. It will update you with the latest in the industry and help you be in the top of your profession. This course can be taken up by those who want to promote their business with the help of well-written content. Also take this course if writing is your hobby and you would like to polish those skills.
Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Questions and answers
Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.
Reviews
Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.
Legal information
This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.