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Interview Tip: Preparing for interviews

Before you interview someone, it’s always a good idea to write down some questions — the “must knows”. Keep these in front of you if you’re…

Jun 13, 2018

Jun 13, 2018

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Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook

The 2018 version of the Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook has just been published. This really useful book is full of advice and contact…

Jun 11, 2018

Jun 11, 2018

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Writing Tip: Write it white

Using long paragraphs can really put someone off reading what you’ve written.

Jun 9, 2018

Jun 9, 2018

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Interview Tip: Should you let interviewees approve your copy?

There’s a good argument raging at the moment about copy approval.

Jun 6, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

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Why identified case studies matter

Many types of features need case studies. When you do find people who are happy to be interviewed, make sure you check whether they will be…

Jun 3, 2018

Jun 3, 2018

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Writing Tip: Get the tone right!

If you’re writing for a broadsheet newspaper or a specialist magazine, it can be tempting to write in very formal language.

Jun 2, 2018

Jun 2, 2018

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Journalism 101: Using celebrities to sell stories

Whether you like it or not, the celebrity culture is here to stay.

May 30, 2018

May 30, 2018

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Interview Tip: I don’t understand what my interviewee is saying — what should I do?

When you’re interviewing experts and you don’t understand what they are saying — what should you do?

May 28, 2018

May 28, 2018

British College of Journalism

The lowdown on media law

If you want to be a freelance journalist, you’ll need to be on nodding terms with media law.

May 26, 2018

May 26, 2018

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Featuring You: When is the best time to write?

Are you a morning, an afternoon or an evening person?

May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018

British College of Journalism

British College of Journalism

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