Journalistic Chronicle Writing
A course by Javier SinayJournalist and Writer
A course by Javier Sinay, Journalist and Writer
Discover how to write captivating journalistic chronicles and develop your skills within the world of journalism.
Discover how the chronicle helps us better understand others and ourselves, and how you can use it to make sense of the world in which we live. In this online course, you will learn how to write a chronicle from Javier Sinay, a renowned journalist and writer specialized in this genre.
Learn to research, interview, organize and write an impactful chronicle combining literary resources and interviewed sources. No prior knowledge is required, just your enthusiasm to learn and explore the exciting world of chronicling.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
Many types of chronicle
5 minutes, 6 seconds
How to recognize a journalistic story for a chronicle
6 minutes, 39 seconds
journalistic investigation
9 minutes, 20 seconds
How to plan and do an interview
8 minutes, 31 seconds
From interviews to concept
5 minutes, 56 seconds
Before you start writing
11 minutes, 32 seconds
What's included in this course?
In this course, Javier Sinay will guide you through each step of writing a captivating chronicle. You will begin by exploring the different types of chronicles and learn to recognize a good story.
Then, you will acquire the skills necessary to conduct in-depth research, learn to read between the lines, and discover the keys to conducting impactful interviews.
Additionally, it will teach you how to make aesthetic decisions, define characters, set the right tone, create vivid scenes, and manage narrative time effectively.
At the end of the course, you will have trained your vision as a chronicler and you will master research and interview methods.
What is this course's project?
The final project of this course will consist of writing a chronicle that will combine literary resources and at least two interviewed sources. You will use everything you learn during the course to create a powerful and captivating story. The objective is to apply the knowledge acquired and demonstrate your ability to tell a great real-life story.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at all those people who wish to learn and improve their creative skills in the field of chronicling. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner with no prior experience or if you already have basic knowledge, this course will help you develop your vision as a chronicler. If you are interested in exploring real stories from an original and empathetic perspective, this course is perfect for you.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you only need access to a computer and a word processor such as Word or Pages. No additional software or specific technical knowledge is required. The most important thing is your enthusiasm for learning and your willingness to immerse yourself in the world of chronicling.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Me encanta escribir!!
- 1 year ago
Very interesting course.
- 1 year ago
Curso excelente! A única parte que poderia melhorar seria em relação aos recursos adicionais, que nos remetem, em sua maioria, a sites externos e alguns exigem login e permissões para cookies. Aprecio melhor os cursos da Donestika cujos arquivos estejam devidamente incluídos em .pdf´s e cujos exercícios não nos obriguem a fornecer dados para aumentar o tráfego deste ou daquele blog ou site.
- 1 year ago
El curso de crónica me pareció muy interesante y práctico. Me gustó que combinara teoría con ejercicios reales, lo que me permitió aplicar lo aprendido de inmediato. Además, las explicaciones fueron claras y motivadoras, lo que hizo que cada clase resultara dinámica y enriquecedora.
- 1 year ago
En tan solo menos de una hora, Javier nos brinda las cuestiones esenciales sobre escribir crónicas. Me ha aportado bastante el curso, Lo recomiendo.
His focus on chronicling as a means of making sense of the world and sharing it with the public makes him an expert in his field. With their guidance, you can learn from their experience and knowledge to become a skilled chronicler.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
What is a chronicle?
- Many types of chronicle
- How to recognize a journalistic story for a chronicle
- U3
The investigation
- journalistic investigation
- How to plan and do an interview
- From interviews to concept
- Before you start writing
- U4
Time to Write
- Aesthetic decisions
- Characters and details
- The beginning of the text
- Dialogues and scenes
- The time of history
- U5
The edition
- Analysis
- Send the text to an editor
- FP
Final project
- Writing journalistic chronicle
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to research, structure, and tell journalistic chronicles with both rigor and creativity, weaving in interviews, social context, and literary techniques to craft compelling, authentic stories.
The course is designed for people with basic journalism or writing knowledge—ideal for intermediate learners looking to deepen their skills and narrative styles in chronicle writing.
All you need is internet access, a computer or mobile device, and a willingness to research and write. It’s recommended to have a notebook, recorder, and camera for practical exercises.
You’ll learn how to investigate real cases, interview sources, organize information, and tell police stories that avoid sensationalism while respecting journalistic ethics.
Chroniclers use notebooks, recorders, cameras, smartphones, and mind maps to capture, organize, and analyze important information during research and writing.
The basic structure includes an introduction, development, and conclusion, alternating scenes, dialogues, and context. The course teaches how to break the chronicle into chapters and use subtitles and timelines.
You’ll analyze police, travel, historical, scientific, and profile chronicles, exploring narrative approaches, subjectivity, and personal styles depending on genre and context.