Feature writing for magazines and newspapers
If you like the idea of writing articles for magazines and newspapers, this course is for you. It suits first-time writers or anyone who wants to brush up on their writing skills. The course will teach you about:
- which ideas work - and where to get them
- understanding the magazine/news market
- different types of feature articles
- how to research, structure and write a feature
- what editors want from a writer
- how to pitch your article or idea to a magazine and sell it!
If you would like to see your article in CLEO, The Sydney Morning Herald, Wheels or Ralph, we'll show you how.
Find out what past students say about this writing course here.
This course is presented by Judy Skatssoon who is the features editor at Australian Associated Press (AAP). She has also been a successful freelance feature writer, contributing to a diverse range of publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, life etc, Sydney’s Child, Women’s Health, ABC Online and many more. At AAP, Judy held a variety of positions including state political correspondent and national medical correspondent. She writes on a wide range of issues including the arts, health, politics, technology, women’s issues, business and more. Recently, Judy has also been a lecturer and tutor in journalism at UTS and is passionate about helping students discover the world of journalism and writing.
This writing course is usually held at the Sydney Writers' Centre in our professional harbourside training rooms. Email us if you would like to receive a Feature Writing course outline
Course dates and fees
Evening weekday classes
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
With Judy Skatssoon
5 Evening classes
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Fee: $395 (includes GST)
Course starts:
Monday 14 July 2008 BOOKED OUT
Monday 1 September 2008 BOOKED OUT - Call us to go on Standby
Monday 13 October 2008 ENROL NOW

Intensive DAYTIME classes
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
With Valerie Khoo
5 consecutive morning classes
Time: 10am - 12noon
Fee: $395 (includes GST)
Course starts:
Monday 2 June - Friday 6 June 2008 COMMENCED
(5 consecutive days)
Online course in Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers ENROL NOW FOR WEEK STARTING
13 OCTOBER 2008
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