Cash in on your Hobby or Special Interest through Writing

What are you good at? Do you have a hobby or craft, a skill or a special interest that people would like to read about? If so you could make money – and a name for yourself – as a specialist author on your subject.

The market for freelance writers is tough – but if you have a good working knowledge of the topic, access to information, plus the relevant writing ability, you could become a regular correspondent for newspapers and magazines. Or you might even write a book.

Learn how to explore the markets, know what editors and publishers really want , and pick up the editorial skills to help you to write like a professional.

You will learn how to:

• Write in an editorial style suitable for the publication you are targeting
• Develop ideas and pitch them persuasively to editors
• Work out your own marketing plan
• Negotiate fees and copyright
• Explore opportunities for on-line book publishing

Who should come on the course?

Anyone who has specialist knowledge in any field who has a desire to be published.