Magazine Writing Blueprint
Your Instructor
Kerrie is one of the most in-demand magazine writers in the industry. She is the author of Writer’s Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing and her work has been featured in, among many others, Writer’s Digest, Alaska Magazine, FamilyFun, The Writer and six Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
Here's What's Included:
Unit 1: Getting Started
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Unit 2: Developing Your Idea
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Unit 3: Identifying Magazine Markets for Your Idea
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StartStep 1: Understand the Magazine's Style and Tone (9:32)
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StartStep 2: Understand the Magazine's Readers (6:50)
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StartBonus Video: Print vs. Online Magazines (1:32)
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StartPro Tip #1 – Understand the Different Tones for Different Articles
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StartStep 3: Understand Writer's Guidelines (12:30)
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StartStep 4: List Potential Markets for Your Best Ideas
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StartPro Tip #2 – Track Your Market Analysis Over Time
Unit 4: Pitching Your Article Idea to a Magazine
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StartStep 1: Research Your Topic Before You Pitch (3:15)
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StartStep 1A: Find Experts (2:36)
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StartStep 1B: Interview Techniques (5:12)
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StartStep 1C: Special Considerations for Profiles and Q & A Articles
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StartStep 2: Write a Great Hook (6:35)
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StartStep 3: Craft the Main Part of the Pitch (5:44)
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StartStep 4: Create a Strong Bio (2:00)
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StartStep 5: Assemble Your Bibliography of Sources, If Needed
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StartStep 6: Putting It All Together
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StartStep 7: Follow Up (1:40)
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StartStep 8: What to Do If They Say No (1:27)
Unit 5: Pitching Your Personal Essay, Short Story, or Children's Fiction, Poetry or Activities
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Unit 6: Write!
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Unit 6A: Writing of Informational Articles for Adults and Children
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Unit 6B: Writing of Personal Essays for Adults and Teens
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StartAn Overview of Writing Personal Essays (1:42)
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StartStep 1: Identify the Components of a Personal Essay
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StartStep 2: Give Your Personal Essay a Strong Story
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StartStep 3: Incorporate the Five Senses
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StartStep 4: Turn Off Your Internal Editor as You Write Your First Draft (1:19)
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StartPro Tip #3: Write with Honesty (1:30)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.