Magazine Writing

Course Description

In this introductory course, students will apply the skills needed to write for consumer magazines. Analytical skills will be employed in examining the current Canadian magazine market and determining the freelance and staff requirements for a perfect audience-centered pitch. Students will develop the basic skills of a magazine writer focusing on feature and service pieces for Canadian consumer magazines, both print and online. Examination and application of the accepted practices from research through to final draft should produce potentially publishable articles.