Break Into Journalism : pitch & publish to high authority publications (SkillShare)

Break Into Journalism ranks 3rd in the list of best online journalism courses. Intermediate-level training on how to pitch a story to high-level publications and even get your foot in the door for future opportunities in other news outlets. This course has already benefited over 1,000 students. Damien Walter, a journalist for The Guardian, BBC, and Wired, is the lecturer for this online course. Damien's forte is instructing good writers on how to improve their craft. You'll be taught course modules on high authority publications, the business of a story, finding an angle, narrative forms, crafting a pitch, and negotiating payment as you learn the three pillars of journalism. Along with the 12 hours of on-demand video, there are additional materials, class assignments, and class discussions.

This online course is part of the SkillShare educational network, which also includes courses in business, management, art, and science. These lessons come with a variety of useful extras, such as downloadable files and access from a variety of devices, and you can try them out for free for 30 days.

• Intermediate level
• 1 ½ hours on demand video
• Professional journalist as instructor
• Downloadable resources
• Class projects
• Class discussion

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