8 weeks of instruction with portfolio review
Feature Article Writing Intensive
Duration
8 weeks
Available seats
7
Published
2026/02
Interest level
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$845 CAD
8 weeks of instruction with portfolio review
What this program includes
Week 1-2: Story Development
- Identifying publishable angles in everyday topics
- Researching what has already been covered
- Creating pitch templates for different publication types
- Understanding editorial calendars and timing
Week 3-4: Interview and Research Methods
- Preparing questions that generate usable quotes
- Recording and transcription workflows
- Following up with sources effectively
- Fact-checking protocols
Week 5-6: Structure and Drafting
- Opening hooks that work for different article types
- Organizing research into coherent sections
- Balancing quotes with narrative
- Writing endings that satisfy readers
Week 7-8: Revision and Submission
- Self-editing techniques for tightening prose
- Working with editorial feedback
- Formatting for submission requirements
- Building relationships with editors
Most writers struggle with the same problem: they can write, but their articles never make it past the pitch stage. This program teaches you what magazine and online editors look for in feature stories.
You will work on real article assignments throughout the course. Each week covers a different stage of the process, from researching story angles to conducting interviews that reveal unexpected details.
What Makes Features Different
Feature writing requires a specific structure that balances information with narrative flow. You learn to identify stories worth telling and how to frame them for different publications.
The program includes direct feedback on three complete articles. Instructor Maren Kelbridge, who has placed stories in national publications for eighteen years, reviews your work with detailed notes on structure, voice, and marketability.
Interview Techniques That Work
Getting people to share meaningful information requires preparation and trust-building. You practice question strategies that move beyond surface-level responses and uncover the details that make articles memorable.
By the end, you will have a portfolio of polished articles ready to submit and a clear understanding of where your work fits in the current publishing landscape.
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Important pricing details
Includes three article critiques and access to editorial contact database
Program start
2026/02
Time commitment
8 weeks