Feature Writing

Tutor: Jean Rafferty

Date: Thursday 11th September 2008 (9.45am - 4.45pm)

Courses organised throughout the year. The tutor is willing to deliver the training inhouse at any location in the UK.

Course duration: One full day

Location: NUJ offices, 114 Union Street, Glasgow (unless advised otherwise)

Cost: £80 per person (lunch included) NUJ member rate and trade union rate - non-member rate £160

Who should attend

Anyone who would benefit from understanding the principles and actions behind successful features.

Content

The course covers writing with style for professional publications. Sessions on building a story, structure, interviewing, style, character and language. It covers every aspect of writing outstanding features, from understanding your audience, publication and subject, to research, writing and interview skills.

The course includes:

  • Building a Feature
  • Interviewing
  • Structure
  • Undercover and Investigative Reporting

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required.

Expected learning outcomes

The ability to approach any subject and turn it in to a readable feature.

If you are interested in attending this course please contact Angela Austin, Assistant Organiser, to register email angelaa@nuj.org.uk or tel: 0141 248 6648

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