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Take a festival photograph

Top photographer Victor Frankowski gives his expert tips on capturing the action at a major music event

Get a creative career

Whether you’re looking for creative things to do or building or your skills, Trashed is the place to start

Promote your music

Dubstep superstars Modestep give you their tips on getting your music out there and breaking into the big time

Write a music preview

What can you say about you say about a live music event if it hasn’t happened yet? Here’s how to write like a pro

How to write a strapline

The perfect punchy slogan will grab people’s attention and help sell your idea. Follow these insider tips from the pros

How to make a fanzine

Fanzines are the coolest way to get your start your own mini-publishing empire – and get your creative work seen

How to get work experience

How to stand out from all the other people applying for the best jobs? Have an arsenal of work experience under your belt.

How to write a review (of anything)

Love music (or theatre, or street art, or fashion, or books, or computer games, or…)? Here’s how to review the things you’re into.

How to design a magazine cover

The cover of a magazine defines the publication – and gets people to buy it (or not). Learn the tricks that the professional art directors use.

Photographing street style

As with so many things, the spike in the popularity of street style photography is thanks to the internet.

How to research like a professional

Whether you’re an investigative journalist or researching a musician for an interview, you need to know how to find the facts.

Web design basics

Want to learn the basics of web design? This module covers wireframing, making navigation easy and UX basics.

Blogging basics

Blogging – sounds easy doesn’t it? We run you through the basics and best practices when making your voice heard on the internet.

Designing a perfect promo poster

Tips and advice on how to apply some style to your poster. Looking at layout, message and the finished product.

How to set up a blog

A handy step-by-step guide to choosing the right platform and setting up a blog.

Finding brilliant images

Looking for an image for your story but can’t afford to pay a photographer? We show you the basics of proper picture research.

Planning the perfect interview

How to question anyone – popstars politicians, footballers, film stars – and come out with amazing answers.