Learn how to impress editors with story ideas and keep readers captivated with your writing at this morning masterclass with Observer feature writer Elizabeth Day. In the space of three hours, you’ll learn what makes a great feature, and how to write with clarity and personality.
Suitable for writers of all levels, the class also offers expert advice on how to craft pitch emails to editors. Plus, you’ll take part in practical exercises to help you improve your writing and pitching skills, and receive tips on breaking into the journalism industry.
Content
- Coming up with ideas for great features
- What differentiates features from other forms of journalism
- The mechanics of a good feature – including tips on how to research and structure a piece of writing
- How to write a clear, succinct pitch email to a commissioning editor
- Advice on how to write concisely, fluidly and lyrically for the biggest impact
- Engaging with your readership
- Journalism do and don’ts
- Practical writing exercises and Q&A
Class preparation
- Ahead of the class, you’re encouraged to prepare a short pitch for a feature that you want to write – please bring a printed/written copy along with you on the day
Tutor profile
Elizabeth Day is an award-winning author and journalist. She’s a feature writer for the Observer, where she has a wide-ranging brief to write across the paper, incorporating everything from celebrity interviews to crime reportage. She has also published three novels. Read Elizabeth’s writing for the Observer here.
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Details
Date: Saturday 13 February 2016
Times: 10am-1pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £99 (includes VAT, booking fee and refreshments)
Event capacity: 36
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Returns policy
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