4-Week Journalism School
Master Class! Get the journalism chops and pro feedback you need to land well-paid writing jobs
Grow your freelance writing income
Is fear of making a mistake holding you back from your dream of becoming a successful article writer for print magazines, websites, or content marketing companies?
Are you stuck writing for content mills?
Having trouble getting editors excited about your story ideas?
Worried something you write will get you sued? (Yikes!)
Didn’t go to journalism school—but you don’t want to shell out $50K+ to attend (and spend years doing it!)?
We heard you!
That’s why we created a course that will help you quickly become a more confident article writer, fast–and earn big as a freelancer!
Imagine the pride you’ll feel when you show your friends your byline. Gain the freedom of being a successful freelance writer who can set their own schedule.
Our J-School webinars, transcripts, resource guides—and most importantly hands-on feedback— will give you the kick-start you need to start landing lucrative gigs. Eliminate the worries that you’ll mess up or get sued, learn how to generate loads of salable ideas, and get up to speed on article research and writing. Move forward to pitch major magazines and websites with confidence.
What's in the course?
4 Core Modules
Get the building blocks of success with these four core modules:
- Story Ideas That Sell
- Newsgathering 101
- Article Writing
- Journalism Ethics
8 Additional Resources
4 Week J-School is also packed with eight additional resources that deliver pro tips on interviewing, finding great article ideas, writing headline that go viral—even our sneaky tips on how to get editors' email addresses.
Editor Feedback
This is a rare opportunity to get real-world feedback from working writers. PLUS Jennifer and Robyn will take your questions live.
We’re offering these J-School materials online, so there's nowhere you have to go. Each week, you'll take action with a new learning module and assignment.
Become a confident article writer today!
4-Week Journalism School Just $297
You can download and keep all our J-School materials. Enjoy vital feedback that grows your skills for earning well as a writer.
Here's the live Q&A schedule
Story Ideas that Sell
Q&A Coaching Call—October 10, 1 PM-2 PM Pacific Time
Newsgathering 101
Q&A Coaching Call—October 17, 1 PM-2 PM Pacific Time
Article Writing
Q&A Coaching Call—October 24, 1 PM-2 PM Pacific Time
Journalism Ethics
Q&A Coaching Call—October 31, 1 PM-2 PM Pacific Time
Student Success Stories
"Halfway through and already landed an article..."
“My name is Caroline and I recently purchased your course 4 Week J-School. I'm about halfway through and so far I have already landed an article with International Living.
Thank you! I have a minor in journalism and I've learned more from your course than I did in four years at university.”
–Caroline Knudson
"Landed my first paid gig for one of my favourite magazines..."
“I acted on the information and landed my first paid gig for one of my favourite magazines. If you want to accelerate and take your writing to the next level, then J-School will do it. The information in this class is practical, fresh, and current. Responses were prompt and tailored to my situation, not a cookie-cutter response. The cost and value of J-School is an investment you benefit from in numerous ways, and again and again. “
–Diane Dutchin, WriteEncourageEmpower
"This was the first query I’ve ever written, and I got the assignment..."
“I am totally flabbergasted that this morning I received the green light from the national editor of Natural Awakenings Magazine to write an article whose idea came from my participation in J-School! This was the first query I’ve ever written, and I got the assignment from a magazine whose readership is between one and three million. I am a complete novice to freelance writing, and I am totally over the moon. Thank you so much for the push to brainstorm article ideas and the opportunity to fine-tune query letters in the J-School class.”
–Lane Vail
We're presenting this ONCE in 2024! Get pro feedback and skyrocket your income
Meet your instructors
We love earning a healthy living from writing, and we want to help more writers do the same!
Linda Formichelli
Since 1997, Linda Formichelli has written for well over 150 consumer and trade magazines like Redbook, Inc., Women's Health, Target Marketing, and QSR. She's also the co-author of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success and From Pitch to Published: How to Sell Your Article Ideas to Magazines. Linda has worked on content campaigns for CVS, OnStar, the American Lung Association, Wells Fargo, and more, and has taught hundreds of freelancers in various online writing classes.
Carol Tice
Longtime freelance writer Carol Tice created the award-winning Make a Living Writing blog, and founded the Freelance Writers Den community. Her first big retainer client earned her so much extra income, she took her family—including her parents—on an Alaska cruise.
Carol has coached hundreds of writers to higher earnings and success over the past decade. She's presented more than 25 online training courses.
Meet your hosts
You'll get feedback on your work from real journalists!
Jennifer Roland Cadiente
Jennifer has been a freelance writer since 2006, after leaving a staff job at an education technology trade association where she worked on the member magazine, various peer reviewed research journals, email marketing, and the association website. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science, and has written two books, most recently Pacific Northwest Writers: Perspectives on Writing.
Robyn Roste
Robyn is a professional writer with more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She has a bachelor of journalism and diplomas in media and communication and biblical studies. These days, Robyn focuses on helping maxed-out freelancers set up smart marketing systems, giving them back time, resources, and much-needed brain space. She's the author of Marketing for Freelance Writers, releasing on October 9, 2024.
7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee!
You can try out week one of J-School risk-free. If you don't find our resources useful, we'll cheerfully refund your money.
Praise for Linda's classes
"I landed my first big clients...and have been earning a living as a freelancer for two years."
"Linda's Volume Marketing Challenge changed my life. Although I had taken a lot of writing classes, going through the challenge helped me learn various types of marketing. From email, direct mail, cold calling, or social media, I learned the techniques of each and what works for me.
I landed my first big clients via the challenge, and have been earning a living as a freelancer for two years. I can't recommend this course enough for serious writers who have the will to succeed and change their lives, their income, and their peace of mind by becoming their own boss." —Debbie Curtis, Palomino Hill Writing Services, Ithaca, NY
Get the skills you need to earn more!
You can learn how to write compelling articles the long, slow, trial-and-error way (or with years at a pricey journalism school!)—or let a couple of pros save you the time. Get the skills you need to earn more in 4-Week Journalism School!
This is the first time in years that we've offered our J-School course with live support, and it may never happen again. So if you need pro reporting, interviewing, and article-writing chops, join us for J-School in October 2024!