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Freelance Reporter
Module 3 - On Assignment Individual Project
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Introduction:

There are two big things you will need to be able to do to be a freelance magazine writer - research and write. Since this project is individual, marks focus on research skills, independent learning, writing, and professionalism. To complete this project you will need to learn about freelance writing and submit your work to real magazines. You will need to write a minimum of 5 articles, create query letters and follow the submission guidelines of at least 10 different magazines.

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In this project, you develop a professional portfolio of your work and try to get it published.
Project Requirements Related links Presentation Guidelines Assessment and Evaluation
research In order to be a freelance magazine writer, you need to address several key things:
  • What do I know about so that I can write about it?
  • What magazines might be interested in my work?
  • How do I write a query?
  • How do I write an article?
Last Updated
May 30, 2005
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