Advanced Freelance Journalism Course

Price: NZ$ 1 595 / £ 845 / R 9 495

Advanced Freelance Journalism Course

Advanced Freelance Journalism Course

Build your writing portfolio with three well-crafted, saleable feature articles

Launch yourself into a freelance writing career

The Advanced Freelance Journalism Course is for graduates of our Freelance Journalism Course or published journalists who wish to polish their writing skills and build their article portfolio.

Work closely with a team of award-winning, professional journalists who will provide support as well as detailed feedback on your written assignments. This course is designed to help you stick to deadlines, refine your writing technique and boost your writing confidence.

Come away with three full-length feature articles of publishable quality and the know-how to work as a journalist in the writing industry.

The Advanced Freelance Journalism Course Gives You...

No Automated Marking

We use traditional methods of assessing work, as editors at publishing houses would. No generic feedback!

A Flexible Schedule

Work wherever and whenever you want. You can easily fit our courses around work and other commitments.

Relevant, Usable Content

Easy-to-digest course notes that capture a lifetime of writing experience, ready for you to apply to your own writing.

Ongoing Assessment

Your writing is assessed continuously as your course progresses.

Expert, Individual Feedback

Get prompt, honest, detailed feedback on every assignment from an award-winning writer. We focus on your unique writing strengths.

No Peer Reviews!

You will only be assessed by your tutor, a leader in their field. No more guessing and wondering how to write; you'll be guided line by line.

Master Advanced Journalism Skills

A practical, immersive,
real-life experience of journalism

This course has been designed to replicate the procedure that a freelance magazine journalist follows from start to finish: generating a saleable idea, pitching a story to a suitable magazine, writing an article to a deadline, and invoicing and being paid for the piece.

You will be encouraged to sell work of publishable quality, all within a supportive environment.

You can specialise in writing particular types of articles, including:

  • humour columns
  • topical features
  • celebrity profiles
  • inspirational human profiles
  • Q&A interviews
  • feel-good human interest stories
  • travel stories

Master Advanced Journalism Skills

A practical, immersive, real-life experience of journalism

This course has been designed to replicate the procedure that a freelance magazine journalist follows from start to finish: generating a saleable idea, pitching a story to a suitable magazine, writing an article to a deadline, and invoicing and being paid for the piece.

You will be encouraged to sell work of publishable quality, all within a supportive environment.

You can specialise in writing particular types of articles, including:

  • humour columns
  • topical features
  • celebrity profiles
  • inspirational human profiles
  • Q&A interviews
  • feel-good human interest stories
  • travel stories

'Positive, educational and very worthwhile. All of my tutors were honest and constructive in their approach and they really made the effort to ensure I got the most out of the course. The course provided the essential tools and guidance to enable me to further develop my skills and feel confident about exploring new avenues for my writing.'

Sophie Wong, Advanced Freelance Journalism Course

Course Overview

COURSE FEE

NZ$ 1595

£ 845

ZAR 9495

Price includes VAT/GST

NUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS

10

The assignments vary in length.

NUMBER OF MODULES

3

These modules include around 30 pages of course notes.

COURSE DURATION

12

Work at your own pace – up to a maximum of 12 months.

START DATE: ANYTIME

Working with an individual tutor means you can start the course at any time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have completed the Freelance Journalism Course or have sold a minimum of three articles to mainstream publications.
  • Computer skills, e-mail and Internet access required.
  • No previous tertiary qualification required.

Our Graduate Students' Successes

We are proud of our graduates who have achieved success. Here are a few among dozens of other journalism success stories.

Tutors for this Course

You may choose a tutor that you would like to work with.

Donna Dailey

Donna Dailey is a travel writer and photographer whose work is published in magazines, newspapers and travel websites worldwide. Her articles have appeared in Journeys, Essentially America, Endless Vacations, CNN Traveller and other consumer magazines; national newspapers such as The Times, Sunday Times and Daily Mail; and on travel websites for Rough Guides, RCI and more. She has won several travel writing awards from the British Guild of Travel Writers, including runner up Travel Writer of the Year, Best UK Feature and Best Overseas Feature, as well as a Visit USA Association media award for Excellence in Specialist Travel Magazine Journalism.

Donna has written or contributed to more than 40 guidebooks and inspirational travel books, covering destinations in Europe, Africa and America for such publishers as DK, Insight Guides, Berlitz, Fodor’s, Thomas Cook and AA Publishing. She co-publishes three travel websites: www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com, www.greece-travel-secrets.com and https://thetravelpages.net.

Donna has a BA in Journalism and Radio-TV from the University of Northern Colorado. When not on the road, she divides her time between Cambridgeshire, England and southern Arizona, USA.

Ewan McDonald

Ewan McDonald is a multi-award-winning editor, journalist and critic. As features editor of the NZ Herald, editor of The Aucklander, and as a travel and food & wine writer, he and his teams have won more than 50 national and international awards.

Previous roles include Managing Editor of Custom Publications for New Zealand’s largest media company, NZME, with responsibilities from travel publications to Motoring, Lifestyle, Food and Wine, Real Estate and Commercial Property, Entertainment and Sustainable Lifestyle & Business publications.

He was Founding Editor of New Zealand’s most awarded community newspaper, The Aucklander. For 12 years he was the country’s most widely read restaurant reviewer, featuring in Viva (NZ Herald) and www.nzherald.co.nz. He has written about travel for more than 20 years, mostly for the NZ Herald, associated publications and the NZ Woman’s Weekly.

What Our Students Say

Jeanna ThomsonAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
Read More

The course was, at times, challenging – which was great as I had a lot to learn. I was able to get more real-life experience and that’s invaluable. Sarah was a thoroughly professional tutor. She went the extra mile to help and I felt lucky to have her as a tutor. She was very patient and her straight-up and consistent style of teaching was excellent. I was challenged and encouraged to be brave with my writing. The Writers College is both professional and friendly, and the courses I have done through them are relevant to magazine journalism today.
Shannon HuntAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
Read More

I was very impressed with the quality of course content and applications. Straight-up, realistic and professional. I knew what was expected of me and appreciated the help given. I looked forward to all the marks and comments and felt they were just what was needed to encourage me to go for it.
Heather CroweAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
Read More

A great way to learn how to put an article together without it being too overwhelming. My tutor was very helpful throughout the course and explained how to make improvements in a straightforward yet efficient manner. An excellent way to learn how to master the craft of writing, with an easy step-by-step process to allow for review and correction.
Romy de JagerAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
Read More

I enjoyed the course so much. Thank you to my wonderful tutors for guiding me and helping me find confidence in my writing. Now for getting published!
Natalie SellersAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
Read More

I'm delighted and so pleased to have finished [the course]. It was great working with you all.
Previous
Next

Get These Additional Benefits

Lifetime Course Access

Benefit from free lifetime access to future course updates and access to our writing resources.

Work at Your Own Pace

Our courses work around you. You can pace your course around your busy life.

500+ Bonus Articles on Our Blog

A superb, constantly updated resource with articles on writing and interviews with writers.

Work Opportunities

Top students are invited to join our writers and editors for hire service.

Be the First to Know About Writing Competitions

We'll help you keep up to date with the latest competition announcements

Join a Community of Writers

You will have access to our friendly Facebook community, daily writing tips and writing inspiration.

Risk-Free 100% Money-Back Guarantee

We are so confident that you will love your course that if you’re not 100% satisfied with the quality of our training, simply ask for a refund within 30 days.

Complete the Application Form to Enrol on the Advanced Freelance Journalism Course

You will receive an approval email and invoice within one working day.

Should your form not submit, please let admin know at info@thewriterscollege.com

Questions?
We've Got Answers

The course comprises three modules, consisting of five planning tasks and five writing assignments. Once you have completed an assignment and emailed it to the tutor, you will receive an assessment and feedback, and the module will be considered complete. The next module will then be emailed to you.

You will be given reading material on writing techniques at the start of each module and are encouraged to ask questions throughout the course, either by emailing your tutor or posting a query on the student board. In addition to ten formal feedback sessions, your tutor is also available for ongoing editorial assistance for the duration of the course.

Absolutely. You have direct communication with your tutor for the duration of the course. The more questions you ask, the more you will get out of the course.

You will get lifetime access to the course. You will also benefit from future updates and improvements to the course.

For the majority of our courses, only your tutor will see your work. It will remain completely private unless you get it published. The journalism courses might see your work published in the public domain, but you do have the final say as to whether or not this happens.

  • You must have completed the Freelance Journalism Course.

           OR

  • You must have been published more than once in mainstream magazines.

  • Basic writing skills are essential.
  • Basic computer skills, as well as email and Internet access are required.
  • No previous tertiary qualification is required.

Because you will work with an individual tutor, you can start your course as soon as your application has been approved. There are no specific start dates as would be the case with a traditional college.

An application is usually approved within one working day. Once we receive proof of payment, your can start your course.

You could be starting your course today!

  • Reading Time: 3 hours
  • Writing Time: 3 hours for 2 query letters; 30 hours for 3 articles 
  • Research Time: 12–36 hours for research and interviews, depending on the complexity of your articles

You can easily complete the course within six to 12 months. You will get an extra 21 days if your course runs over the New Year break.

You are welcome to finish the course sooner if you want, but we wouldn’t want you to rush the process too much!

Once your application has been approved, you will receive notification of approval and an invoice via email. As soon as we receive proof of payment, the first module as well as your tutor’s email address and your login details will be sent to you. Your tutor will also be in touch to welcome you.

Any work created on our courses is owned by you. We will never make a claim to anything you produce. We follow the rule that copyright subsists with the creator (you).

'I was very impressed with the quality of course content and applications. Straight-up, realistic and professional. I knew what was expected of me and appreciated the help given. I looked forward to all the marks and comments and felt they were just what was needed to encourage me to go for it.'

Shannon Hunt, Advanced Journalism Course

Got More Questions?

We would love to help you choose the best course for you. Tell us what style of writing you want to develop and we'll give you some options.

Our Refund Policy

If within seven days of starting your course you are not happy on your course, we can either transfer you to a different course or provide a full refund.

If you request a refund after seven days and before 30 days we will charge a 5% administrative fee, as well as any bank fees and tutor fees already incurred.

We do not offer a refund after 30 days on the course.