Aimed at those wanting to earn a living through writing or wanting to improve their skills, this course will provide the tools to write newspaper and magazine articles, press releases and edit copy.
Break into the lucrative world of freelance writing with award-winning journalist and media trainer, Marion Scher.
The idea of this course is for the participants to produce at least two articles, possibly a profile, travel, health, humour piece and even an issue story.
The course will cover:
• Researching and finding stories • Finding angles • Interviewing skills • Using creative writing • Feature story formulas • Editing your own and other's copy • Most important – Finding the markets and selling your work • We will cover another lucrative market – press release writing.
This course will be run on Wednesday mornings from 8.30 am to 12.30pm.
Venue
Date: 07 May 2008 to 25 June 2008 Location: Greenside., Johannesburg Cost: R6000 00
Qualify with a Diploma in Communications Management from Vega which specialises in marketing and brand strategy.
The second semester commences on the 30th July and there are still a few spots open. Modules include: Principles of Brand Building, Market Information Management and Media Efficiency in Brand Building to mention a few.
Contact us on Jozi 011 326 3486, Durbs 031 266 2595 or iKapa on 021 425 7591. Vega The Brand Communications School
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