Master Good Storytelling Journalism

About this course

Mastering good storytelling could well prove to be your key to success as a professional journalist – whether you are a freelancer or a staff reporter, or just starting out. This course delves into the secrets of winning over your readers and building a good relationship with the editor you sell your story to, or you work with if you already have a job in journalism. As an award-winning reporter and editor with decades of experience, I have found that the skills taught here provide an edge in the competitive world of journalism.In today’s face-paced world, your stories have to grab both the reader and your editor. The skills taught in this course – if practiced properly – will set you above many of your competitors. And what this could mean is winning more success as a freelancer and keeping your editor happy if you already have a staff job.Mastery of good storytelling – both the reporting and writing skills – will make your journey as a journalist more fulfilling. But it could also help where it matters – in getting paid and obtaining a job as a reporter. Editors like to work with journalists who submit engaging and professional work. Good storytelling could be your key to success in your journalism career. If you have been struggling to get going in journalism, this could prove the kickstart you need.

Course objectives

• improve storytelling techniques for journalism
• enhance reporting and writing skills
• foster professional relationships in the journalism industry