A well-told journalistic story can turn a dry news item into something readers remember, and portrait writing can bring a public figure to life through their achievements, relationships and choices rather than just their title. This Advanced Journalistic Narrative Writing Training Course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for writers who already know the basics and want to refine their craft through hands-on writing assignments and feedback from industry experts.

Journalistic storytelling reaches far beyond a single beat: newspapers and news agencies use it to cover unemployment, war, disasters, economic affairs, poverty and health, while portrait writing lets readers connect with the people behind the headlines. The course also looks at how journalists research a subject, from newspaper interviews and published articles to direct contact with family, friends and other live sources.

Who Should Attend:

• Journalists and press reporters.
• New staff joining the press industry.

Course Objectives:

• Define storytelling skills and understand their basic and advanced aspects.
• Recognise the key differences between writing for print and online articles, and how to write effectively for both.
• Write compelling editorials and apply practical tips for producing a strong article.
• Close an article in an effective, memorable way.

Module 1: Finding and Shaping a Story Idea

• Obtaining new ideas and understanding market and reader needs.
• Continued searching and conducting interviews.

Module 2: From Research to First Draft

• Practical business tools for gathering material.
• Press stories, commercial issues and guest speakers as sources.
• Delivering the first draft of the journalistic story.

Module 3: Refining and Presenting the Story

• Modification and improvement of the draft.
• Presenting press stories for technical analysis.

Module 4: Practical Writing Tips

• Twenty basic tips for writing a strong article.
• Closing an article effectively.

Course Format:

• In-house training.
• One-to-one training.
• Group training.
• Practical training.

Note:

• We can deliver this course at the time and location that suits you.
• This course is delivered to high standards for distinguished individuals. For more information, contact the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy team.