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"By the end of this course I had the tools to write a well structured and organized article that I sold to my local newspaper. Now, the newspaper wants me to write an additional piece!"

- Angela Timpone
Figure Skating Coach

"This course was more than a writing class--it was a writing circle--a place where writers who care deeply about their craft come together to practice and refine it."

- Bonnie Walker
attorney

"I feel like I can now confidently send a query to a major publication, and have a strong chance of getting a positive response."

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Feature articles are the human side of journalism—pieces that go beyond the facts, exploring the world in a personal and compelling way. Such articles can examine virtually any topic, from the latest news to the newest trends to profiles of interesting people.

Feature articles abound in magazines, newspapers, and websites, and they can even grow into books, such as Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and The Perfect Storm.

Article writing combines the reporter’s hunt for a story with a storyteller’s flair. In our course, you will learn such journalistic techniques as angles, “ledes,” research, and interviewing, as well as such craft elements as description, structure, character, and voice. You will also learn how and where to market your work.

Whether you seek to write stories drawn from serious news or the lighter side of life, we’ll show you how to write articles that grab a reader’s attention.

Note: Feature articles are fact-based journalistic pieces. Reporting—research and interviewing—is essential. This course does not cover pieces that are purely literary or opinion-based, such as personal essay, memoir, reviews, and opinion pieces.

Select a class: Level I, Advanced
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Level I
Article Writing | 10-week Workshop

Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of feature writing. Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner.

Begin writing two feature articles
Lectures on types of features and basics of craft
Writing exercises
Present work for critique (two times)

Article Writing I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

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(3.0 CEU)

Online Classes

Tuition: $399, Returning Students $369. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 16 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	New Lecture	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
May 15*	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Jun 12	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Jul 10	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class
Aug 7	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class

* You can still enroll in this class!

Advanced
Article Writing | 10-week Workshop

This course helps students refine their skills at writing and pitching feature and travel articles for magazines and newspapers. The focus is on developing projects and receiving feedback from the instructor and classmates. Students should leave this course with professional-caliber pitches and articles.

Work toward completion of several pitches and two articles
Lectures and exercises that expand on the basics
Present work for in-depth critique

Prerequisite: Article Writing I, Food Writing I, Travel Writing I or the equivalent.
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(3.0 CEU)

Online Classes

Tuition: $399, Returning Students $369. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 14 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	New Lecture	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jul 18	Wednesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class