Online classes
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
5-week online course
Feature writing for magazines and newspapers is one of the Sydney Writers' Centre's most popular courses. Students often end up published in major publications, sometimes even before they complete the 5-week course.

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!

Online Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers is an interactive web-based class. Lessons are delivered via our password-protected classroom. You and your online classmates are encouraged to participate and ask questions online. The presenter will answer your questions online as well. You are also encouraged to submit pieces of work which the presenter will give you feedback on. You need high-speed internet access (cable or ADSL) to participate in this course.

Your virtual classroom
You can attend the virtual classroom any time, any day of the week. This way, you can fit your learning into your schedule and lifestyle. You do not have to commit to a set time each week. However, you MUST complete each module during the week specified, or you won't get the most out of the course. Each week builds on the one before and you have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the topics we discuss each week.

How much time should you commit each week?
You need to commit a minimum of 2 to 3 hours a week. The audio program itself is around 2 hours a week. Beyond that, we recommend that you put into practice what you have learnt that week. While you are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 to 3 hours a week, we won't hold you back if you are super keen and want to spend much more time than that on your writing. We are happy to give you feedback on any feature writing you do during the course.

Next online course date
The week beginning
Monday 23 June 2008 BOOKED OUT
Monday 4 August 2008 BOOKED OUT
Monday 13 October 2008 ENROL NOW
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost $395

Sign me up!
Are you ready and raring to go? If you don’t need any additional information and you’re keen to secure your place in the course, you can enrol online right now.