ENGL 3840 - Freelance Writing for Magazine

3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every fourth semester.

Magazine writing is deceptively simple. But the easier and more pleasant something is to read, the harder it likely was to write. In this course, students establish sound practices as freelance writers. They gain knowledge of magazine markets, write query letters, and learn to understand the readership and publication preferences of various magazines. Students will break down parts of a print magazine, compare print and online publications, and look at content and stylistic differences within markets all to help them hone angles on stories they can sell to magazines looking for freelance work. The course would be helpful not only to journalists or content developers but to students of any major who might want to write professionally in their area of expertise. IHIP, AIA

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2030 , OR ENGL ENGL 2800 , OR ENGL 3540 , OR ENGL 3830 , OR ENGL 3870 , OR ENGL 3890 , OR COMM 2800 , OR COMM 3870