Gordon Said:

is der ny institute gvng distance learning course in journalism in Pune which is in India?

We Answered:

sorry, no idea. ask some local college for info.

Rosa Said:

which is the best distance course for learning to be a writer?

We Answered:

I've tried the writer's bureau and it wasn't my cup of tea because I found I didn't like writing non-fiction articles (I'm a fiction gal myself), so I found it a little boring to begin with.

However, if you're looking at writing short magazine articles it's probably a good place to start. It began with the real basics and very short articles and built up and very quickly moves you onto writing proper articles. The feedback you get is very helpful too.

Alma Said:

can u name some college who is providing distance learning in MASS COMM,in Mumbai?

We Answered:

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Margaret Said:

Can I be a journalist without a journalism degree?

We Answered:

Absolutely, a lot of major newspapers and mags dont like to hire people with degrees. As one publisher told me Journalism School churns out hacks who couldnt write a good shopping list. I worked Free Lance and had a front page column. I wrote an article, took it to a newspaper, handed it in and it landed on the front page. My FIRST try, and it was a major newspaper in Canada.

I have never had one class in Journalism, the trick to remember before you hand something in is edit the hell out of it. Publishers LOVE getting work that doesnt have to be edited. Keep it short.

DONT write about local news that a staff reporter will be doing.

Check old copies if you have an idea to see if its been done.

VERIFY all your sources.

Keep your eyes open and your ears open for an unusual local interest story - always carry a camera with you everywhere you go, even grocery shopping, and a tape recorder.

One of my lucky finds, I stopped to buy a pop and a guy was there with a harley he had modified, turned it into a trike so he could roll his wheelchair onto a platform he constructed for it, AND he does this for other bikers in wheelchairs !

What a great story ! In a wheelchair and still riding his harley. You are guaranteed a story like this is going to be published, readers and publishers LOVE that kind of stuff.

So keep your eyes open for unusual things around you.

Do NOT write for free or just to see your name in print. If you are good, you are worthy of respect and that means a pay cheque. Dont sign away your copyrights on photos.

Good luck !

Maria Said:

Journalism and Mass Communication course in US?

We Answered:

Um, I actually have no idea. But if you ever want to transfer to New Zealand I could help you:p

either way, before you get into it you should take a look at www.dart-center.com/org (i can't remember which one it is) it's an excellent site that deals with trauma stories and how to report on them.

good luck!

Kathleen Said:

hi there!I am looking to do a fashion journalism course via distance learning.Any ideas?

We Answered:

Fashion journalism is not exactly my area, but i can recommend a site that might help you find what info you need quite easily:

http://www.findcourses.co.uk

http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oG73S0sY5KTRAAIwRLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBybnZlZnRlBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkAw--/SIG=11h51ckcd/EXP=1250951988/**http%3a//www.findcourses.co.uk/

they have loads of online/distance/elearning courses

happy searching

Dean Said:

Journalism courses thru distance-learning?

We Answered:

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi offers P. G. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC) through distance learning.
Please visit there web site for more details.
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http://www.ignou.ac.in/