Course Name : Writing the Feature Story
Program :
Program Detail : Long-form feature writing is neither an art form nor a science but a craft. This course will introduce students to the craft of feature journalism and give aspiring freelancers the tools to create compelling stories that engage a reader?s imagination. The course is designed to allow writers to investigate topics that are critically important in their world and explain their discoveries at length, using narrative devices that capture the imaginations of readers. Students will explore ways to combine the practical elements of good reporting (research, interviewing, organization, and writing mechanics) with the art of the well-told story.
The course will guide students through the creation of a long-format (approximately 1500 words) feature. By the end of the course, each student will have a polished feature story that they can then shop for publication. The rigors of the publishing process will also be addressed in this course.
Note: Students are required to analyze published articles. Although most articles can be accessed free of charge, some have been archived in online journals and require a small fee to download. To avoid these charges, students may purchase a reader containing all of the required articles from our online bookstore.
Prerequisite : Some prior experience writing articles.
Course Level : Online Certificate Courses
Course Website : http://explore.b...&action=Internet
College/University Name : UC Berkeley Extension Online