Have you ever dreamed of writing for women’s magazines? Don’t miss out on this unique masterclass with Farrah Storr, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and former editor of Women’s Health. During the class, you’ll learn the key things you need to know about working in the industry – from how to pitch ideas for features, to what editors look for when hiring.
Whether you’re interested in finding a desk job or want to increase your chances of getting freelance commissions, this class is ideal for anyone at the beginning of their journalism career. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a greater understanding of women’s magazines, and an increased confidence in your ability to apply for jobs, pitch story ideas and stand out in a competitive industry.
Content
- Expert advice on how to kickstart your journalism career
- What editors look for when hiring in the women’s magazine industry
- The key components of a great feature
- Writing for women’s magazines – getting the tone, format and language right
- How to pitch story ideas – the key things that editors look for in a pitch email
- Headlines, sells and cover lines – how to make them shine
- Practical exercise on writing headlines and cover lines
- Q&A – a great opportunity to pick the brains of an experienced editor
Tutor profile
Farrah Storr is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan. She was also the launch editor of Women’s Health, the most successful women’s magazine launch of the last ten years. Over the course of her career, Farrah has been a writer for Good Housekeeping magazine, as well as an editor at Marie Claire and Glamour. She tweets @Farrah_Storr.
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Details
Date: Tuesday 5 April 2016
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £99 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 36
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