Write Non-Fiction Articles

Create articles for magazines and other markets

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"A wealth of ideas and hints to get you started and to point you in the right direction."

"Thank you for a comprehensive, well presented and concise course. Your tips and personal input added further interest to the course."

Fancy earning a second income as a freelance writer? This course shows you how to create topical non-fiction articles and fillers that you can sell to magazine editors and other markets.

During the lessons you'll learn how to find ideas for your articles, and use your knowledge and experience to tap into a wide variety of magazine markets. The course guides you through the process of planning, researching and writing an article, and explains the importance of editing and proofreading. It teaches you exactly how to submit your work to an editor, and includes examples of how to lay out your typescript, create a cover sheet and write a query letter - in fact, everything you need to start your career as a freelance writer!

Sign up for this course now to get your freelance career started. Go on to sell just ONE article, and the course will more than pay for itself!

And don't forget that the course is backed by our 30 day money-back guarantee. So, if you're not completely satisfied, you can ask for a full, no-questions-asked refund. You've got absolutely nothing to lose by enrolling on the course TODAY.

During the course we'll look at:

  • finding ideas
  • finding markets for your work
  • pitching a topic to multiple markets
  • commissioned articles, unsolicited manuscripts and query letters
  • types of non-fiction
  • planning and researching your article
  • making a start and moving it on
  • creating sidebars
  • the importance of photography and images
  • editing your work
  • proofreading tips
  • how to submit your work to an editor
  • how to develop a writing routine.

The course includes 17 videos and numerous downloadable writing exercises and handouts, plus a list of some of the current non-fiction markets.

I hope to welcome you as a student. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the course.


Your Instructor


Jane Bettany
Jane Bettany

Jane Bettany is a freelance writer, publisher and creative writing teacher with more than twenty years experience of writing fiction and non-fiction. Jane’s published stories and articles have appeared in women’s magazines, literary magazines and newspapers in the UK. She has an MA in Creative Writing and is a qualified teacher. She has been teaching creative writing since 2007 and loves to help aspiring authors achieve their writing goals and get on the path to publication.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction and welcome
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  Ideas and Markets
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  Writing your articles and fillers
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts immediately and 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?
After purchase, 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 - no questions asked..
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at new writers, or those who are looking to refresh their knowledge.
Do I need any special qualifications or experience to join the course?
There are no formal qualifications or previous knowledge required to complete this course, but you must have enthusiasm for writing and a desire to share your knowledge and experience with others through the written word.

The course will teach you the essential elements of writing non-fiction and help you identify writing opportunities and markets in which you can sell your work.

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