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Short course

Effective Writing for Journalists Short Course

Master essential writing skills for journalism. Learn to tell stories effectively, whether covering politics, fashion, or local news.

Next start months
August 2025
December 2025
April 2026
Tutor(s)
Christine Rayner
Price
From £470.00

Course description

Course overview

Journalism is not just about events and stories, but how they're told. Whether you're interested in covering politics, fashion, or local news, effective writing skills are essential.

From writing the perfect headline to successful use of grammar, this course will sharpen your writing ability to help you seek work in the competitive world of journalism.

This course is available both on campus or online.

Who this course is for

Journalists and writers looking to enhance their writing skills.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Effective introduction writing
  • Identifying and avoiding cliches
  • The role of the sub-editor
  • Headline writing
  • De-cluttering your writing style
  • Grammar

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding effective writing for journalism
  • Be able to write an engaging and concise headline
  • Have the confidence to develop your own writing style
  • Effectively and efficiently communicate a story
  • Digital badge and certificate of attendance

Materials

On campus

Please bring with you:

  • Laptop
  • Note taking tools


Online

If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses.

Tutor

Christine Rayner

Christine Rayner is an experienced journalist, working in the newspaper industry for many years. Since 2011, she has worked as a freelance journalist, writer, editor and lecturer, as well as a public relations writer.

Christine also owns a book publishing company, where along with her partner they edits books and publish a small history magazine. She lectures at several universities, teaching courses in effective journalism, news and feature writing, with an industry focus.

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