Want to Complete Your Non-fiction Writing Projects Without Years of Hard Work and Frustration?
Want to Turbo-Charge Your Writing and Produce Articles and Books Faster and More Effectively?
Finally – A Personalised and Inspiring Way to Achieve Your Writing Goals
Are you tired of second-guessing every phrase you write? Looking for ways to establish an effective writing and research routine, and faster project completion? At The Writers College, we’ll help you achieve your journalism writing goals, or complete your non-fiction book, in the shortest time possible.
In the last 15 years we’ve taught hundreds of students, from experienced bloggers and first-time travel-writers to biographers and self-help authors. Learn how to develop an authentic voice, polish your drafts and pitch to publishers, without wasted time and effort. We’ve helped writers of all ages and backgrounds achieve impressive results, and we can do the same for you.
Our Graduate Students' Successes
Here are a few among dozens of other journalism
success stories.
Jeanna Thompson
Jeanna Thomson completed the Advanced Freelance Journalism Course. Her article 'Butterfly Effect' on culture-tech incubator Mahuki has been published in the March issue of 'Capital' magazine. Her story 'Girls on Film' published in 'Weekend Magazine' in the 'Herald' newspaper. 
Ian Middleton
Ian Middleton completed the Freelance Journalism Course with distinction. Ian has been published in 'New Zealand Mountain Biker' magazine, 'The Climber' and 'Spoke' magazine. He describes his course: ‘A very worthwhile experience which I have benefited from immensely. Very relevant and a must for anyone hoping to break into the industry.’ 
Rosanne Turner
Rosanne Turner sent us an update of the magazines for which she writes. She has been published in 'Holland Herald' (KLM), 'Morning Calm' (South Korean), 'Sawadee' (Thai Airways), 'Samui Holiday Magazine', 'Samui Wining & Dining Guide', 'CEM Air' inflight magazine, and 'Interval' (USA). Rosanne is a graduate of our Travel Writing Course. 
Rochelle Sewell
Advanced Freelance Journalism student Rochelle Sewell's road rage article was the cover story in ‘Your Weekend’ magazine. It was also inserted in ‘Dom Post’, ‘Christchurch Press’ and ‘Waikato Times’ papers. Rochelle also had her story on workplace bullying published in ‘Employment Today’ magazine. Rochelle’s article titled ‘The (Other) Oldest Profession’ was published in ‘Little Treasures’ magazine. 
Gina van Staden
Gina van Staden, a graduate of the Vryskutjoernalistieke kursus (Freelance Journalism Course), was published in both ‘Vrouekeur’ and ‘Troukoors’ magazines. She now also blogs regularly for the well known publication ‘Finesse’. Excellent work, Gina. 
Jess Oosthuyse
Jessica Oosthuyze landed an internship at the prestigious ‘Getaway’ magazine. Jess recently graduated with distinction from the Travel Writing Course. 
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Follow One of Our Specialised Journalism Courses and Avoid Common Writing Mistakes
Producing non-fiction work for print, online or self-publishing can be easier than you think. Many writers simply don’t know the best approach to take, resulting in frustration, lack of motivation and blocked creativity.
At The Writers College, we’ve done the tough groundwork for you. All you need to do is follow our step-by-step guidance and implement your individual feedback to fast-track your writing project.
You won’t just save time and effort either. By harnessing your professional tutor’s insights and experience, you can unlock far better results than you’d ever achieve on your own.
We’ve taken decades of writing excellence by our team of award-winning journalists, bloggers and authors and compressed it into comprehensive, effective programmes you can complete at your own pace. Plus our students consistently tell us how fun, stimulating and challenging our courses are!
What Our Students Say
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Here’s a Brief Outline of What We Cover in Our Courses
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Learn Proven Non-fiction Writing Techniques
We’ll reveal the writing skills that professional writers use to bring their work to life, and invent compelling article (or chapter) structures. Skip the uncertainty and find out exactly how it’s done! -
Follow a Step-by-step Process Taking You from Idea to Final Draft
These straightforward strategies can help you research and finish your writing project months faster than you ever thought possible. -
Uncover Your Writing Blindspots With the Help of Your Award-winning Tutor
Eliminate self-doubt and uncertainty with feedback on the specific errors you’re making in your writing. Receive detailed, constructive critiques on every assignment from an award-winning, professional journalist. -
Discover the Mistakes Made By Virtually All Beginner Writers
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Explore a Wide Range of Publication Outlets to Enhance Your Chances of Success
Find out how and where to professionally submit articles for publication, and exactly what steps to take when approaching different markets.
Anyone, of any age, can acquire the tools needed to kick-start their project or drive it to completion.
We’ll impart the skills you need to super-charge your approach, find an authentic voice and burnish your final draft.
So whether you’re fresh out of high school, a confident writer aiming to upskill and widen your freelance options, or newly retired with time and energy for a personal project, our one-to-one feedback and expertise will boost your writing progress.
Do you have what it takes to be a writer?
You’ll never know unless you try!
Here Are Our Journalism and Non-fiction Courses for 2021:
Writing Articles for Websites and Blogs
Whether you want to earn an income from writing web articles, content for your blog or digital media for your employer, we will teach you the skills you need to write articles that stand out.
Freelance Journalism for Magazines and Webzines
Everything you need to write articles for magazines and digital media – plus the chance to get published!
Advanced Freelance Journalism
This exciting journalism course offers you the chance to write three publishable magazine articles with specialist supervision from well-known journalists. (Conditions apply.)
Conditions Apply
Travel Writing
Learn how to write travel articles for leading local and international publications, and produce a publishable travel piece.
Write a Non-Fiction Book
This ten-module online writing course will help you write a non-fiction book. Benefit from ongoing support and detailed feedback on your manuscript-in-progress.
More Journalism Students' Successes
Our journalism students have sold their articles to these mainstream print and digital magazines. They walk away with the skills and confidence to write saleable articles for publications around the world.
