Fancy spending the morning at Guardian HQ with some of our most experienced journalists? Join us for an unforgettable masterclass with feature writer Jon Henley, film critic Peter Bradshaw and interview extraordinaire Simon Hattenstone, who will share his experiences grilling everyone from Banksy to Russell Brand.
In the space of just three hours, you’ll learn essential journalism skills that could give your career a serious boost. The day includes tips on how to improve your writing and interviewing technique, as well as how to create powerful digital stories using social media. You’ll also receive invaluable advice on submitting story ideas to editors, including how to make your pitches stand out from the crowd.
Course content
- Senior feature writer Jon Henley on using social media, interactive multimedia and visual storytelling techniques in journalism
- Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw on how to write about film and culture, and pitch story ideas to editors
- Feature writer and interviewer Simon Hattenstone on the dos and don’ts of interviewing – from smoking Snoop Dogg’s spliff to not always telling your interviewee exactly how you feel about their latest film
This course is for you if…
- You’re considering moving into journalism and want a better understanding of what the job entails
- You’re starting out as a journalist, and want to understand the skills and tools you’ll need to pitch stories to editors and write high-quality articles
- You currently run or write for a blog covering news or culture, and want to produce more polished, professional content
- You’re a working journalist who wants an overview of best practice and editorial priorities from major industry figures
Tutor profiles
Peter Bradshaw is the Guardian’s film critic. As well as being a journalist, he is the author of three novels, Lucky Baby Jesus (1999), Dr Sweet and his Daughter (2003) and Night Of Triumph (2013). He wrote and performed the BBC radio programme For One Horrible Moment, and co-wrote and acted in David Baddiel’s sitcom Baddiel’s Syndrome. Find his latest reviews for the Guardian here.
Simon Hattenstone is a features writer and interviewer for the Guardian. Over the years, he has interviewed everyone from Desmond Tutu, to Gillian Anderson, Snoop Dogg and Amanda Knox. Simon also occasionally writes books (which are not read by many people) and has published two e-book compilations of interviews with actors and sporting giants. He was once offered the job of gay columnist by the London Evening Standard, even though he’s not gay, and was described by Andy Murray in his memoir as “the weirdest man” he has ever met. Read Simon’s latest Guardian articles here.
Jon Henley is a senior Guardian feature writer responsible for the acclaimed series Greece on the Breadline and the multi-award-winning multimedia interactive Firestorm. Over a 20-year career at the Guardian, he has reported from more than 30 countries and all five continents, including a ten-year stint as the paper’s chief Paris correspondent. Read Jon’s Guardian articles here.
Details
Date: Saturday 12 September 2015
Times: 10am-1pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £49 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 100
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
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