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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT OUR COURSE PracticalJournalism.com opened for business in 2002 and most of our students are still working through the lessons. Here's the view of our first graduates: 'Ken and Michael's course smacks of professionalism and expertise and it's really quite cheap when you compare it with NUJ courses - and of course what really sold me was the fact they both have a very good reputation within journalism. 'The 10 lessons are very well ordered and by lesson 10 you will have firm outlines -with structures- of sell-able features. 'The course has really helped me understand the fundamentals of journalism - the feedback I received was priceless. 'I would recommend
the course not only to those wanting to earn additional income from
writing, but also to anyone who works in public relations where
understanding how journalists operate and what writing styles they
are looking for is imperative for any PR person who views themselves
as a professional.' 'Starting out as a freelance writer can be a daunting experience, especially if you have no previous experience in journalism. The Practical Journalism course has been extremely helpful in teaching me the basics of how the media works, and more importantly, how to write stories that sell. 'I found the feedback
on my ideas and writing particularly helpful, and I feel the course
has given me the confidence to make a success of a new career. ' 'This is the first time that I have done a course on line and I certainly was not disappointed. Practical Journalism has simply been a terrific course that covers the areas that I was interested in learning about. It was the deciding factor in my choosing you rather than any other course available. 'With Practical Journalism, I was able to work at a pace that suited me. I could not believe that I completed 3 lessons in the first week! 'As the lessons went on I felt that I was being challenged to ensure that I did the research properly. I had to really think about what it was I wanted to write about, the content, layout and feel of the piece. 'All the very best and thank you for making this course enjoyable and challenging. It really was worth every penny.' - KATHERINE GORMAN, freelance journalist We also asked a number of leading journalists for their views on our unique course. Here's what they said: FIONA
McINTOSH, former editor of Elle magazine: 'PracticalJournalism.com
is a no-nonsense guide to breaking into the freelance arena. It
cuts through the publishing bureaucracy to show people the fastest
route to getting their work in print. 'I can highly recommend it as a ground-work course for anyone wishing to make a living from writing.' TINA WEAVER,
editor, Sunday Mirror: 'PracticalJournalism.com
offers students CHRIS
BLACKHURST, City Editor, Evening Standard and former deputy
editor of The Independent and the Daily Express: 'At last, there is a practical, clear, hands-on tool for would-be freelance journalists. The simple, step by step approach, full of useful tips, is an ideal guide through the jungle of freelance journalism. ' Unlike other courses, this one is taught by senior journalists who are still practising, still at the top of the profession - and it shows. ' The advice is thorough and up to the minute. Even those who've been freelancers for years and think they know the score will learn a trick or two.' ALAN QUALTROUGH, editor, Evening Herald, Plymouth: 'PracticalJournalism.com
is a most
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