Guild Members: Develop your feature writing skills with the NCTJ

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Want to write more engaging features? Join the NCTJ's live online feature writing masterclass on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, from 10am-12.30pm.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your feature writing, develop your editorial skills or improve your freelance pitches, this practical masterclass will help you write engaging features for print and digital audiences.

During the session, you'll learn how to:

• Generate and develop strong feature ideas

• Structure features that keep readers engaged

• Conduct effective interviews to uncover stronger stories

• Write a range of feature types, including interviews, reviews and lifestyle pieces

• Pitch ideas to editors with confidence

• Craft compelling headlines and digital hooks

Places cost £123+VAT.

Reserve your place here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a group booking, please get in touch.

Best wishes,

The NCTJ team

For more information:

Journalism Skills Academy, NCTJ, The New Granary, Station Road, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3PL. Tel: 01799 544014. Email: skillsacademy@nctj.com

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