LEARNING OUTCOME
Student writers will learn to write active, compelling magazine stories. Writers will learn to find a strong idea, then pitch, plot and produce a story. They will also be familiar with the ins and outs of how magazine and newspaper writing works: who's who, what's what (the markets, contracts, pay-rates, problems for freelancers) and pay scale.

Student writers will learn where new writers fit in online publications, magazines and newspapers and how to communicate with editors. They will know how to write a catchy and informative, one-page story proposal and edit it into a saleable pitch for specific magazines. They will also learn and how to assess the needs of different editors and their magazines.

DESCRIPTION
Magazine writing must be informative, compelling and dramatic while remaining truthful. Students will learn how to:

• Research
• Interview
• Find the crux of the story
• Be accurate, detailed and find what makes a good quote
• Illustrate subjects with drama tension
• Write and edit muscular, succinct prose
• Determine the correct style for the article
• Present work

STRUCTURE
The structure is a combination of online lecture, class discussion, workshops, group and individual assignment and in class assignments.

READING
Students are to read required texts. They are asked to complete a written summary of texts outlining the points covered and their relevance to magazine writing or particular topics they are covering. The instructor assigns reading.

ASSIGNMENTS
Students will complete a minimum of:

• 2 magazine articles
• 1 feature article
• 2 online articles
• Research and use social media to promote work

EVALUATION
Students may be given tests from time to time - unannounced. They will be assessed in the first two weeks of class for affinity for and commitment to the work. Evaluation is on going, based on class work, development and assignments.

To register email or call Kirsten: 604.408.8550!
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