The Insider

JOURN 107

Most of the content for the Insider is generated by students enrolled in JOURN 107, the magazine writing class, at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Calif.

MAGAZINE WRITING – 3.0 Units

JOURN 107 focuses on feature writing for magazines and newspapers. Students learn how to find feature ideas and develop them into articles for student or professional publications. The creative story-telling side of journalism is stressed. The free-lance market for feature writers is discussed. Note: This course is offered during the spring semester only. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU

Online articles are added throughout the year, and a print magazine is offered in the summer. A few articles may be submitted by other students enrolled in the journalism department, usually El Vaquero reporters, or returning contributors.

To join the Insider writing staff, apply to  Glendale Community College, then register for JOURN 107. Classes generally start in the second week of February.