Have you always dreamed of becoming a journalist? There’s never going to be an ideal time to get started, so why not bite the bullet and join Guardian writer Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett for this fantastic evening class. In the space of three hours, you’ll get answers to those questions you’ve always wanted to ask: how do you pitch story ideas to editors? What’s the best way to structure a piece of journalism? And how do you get your foot in the door of this increasingly competitive industry?
This informal evening class focuses on two of the most creatively challenging aspects of journalism: opinion pieces and features. Over the course of the evening, Rhiannon will explain the key things that all good features and opinion columns should include, and give invaluable advice on the pitching and writing process. Don’t miss out on this highly informative masterclass – book your place now and make a commitment to turning your journalistic ambitions into a reality.
Please note this class does not cover news reporting – it focuses on writing opinion pieces and features
Content
- Hard-earned advice on how to break into journalism
- Generating ideas for features and opinion columns
- Best practice for pitching story ideas to editors
- Establishing a strong online profile
- How to structure an opinion column
- The nuts and bolts of feature writing
- Brainstorming session – how to come up with ideas for features and opinion pieces that are attractive to editors
- Q&A – an invaluable opportunity to pick the brains of an experienced freelance journalist and Guardian writer
Class preparation
- You’re encouraged to keep track of the news in the week before the class and come armed with any story ideas or questions you might have
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Tutor profile
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a freelance journalist, writing mainly for the Guardian. She has also contributed to the Independent, New Statesman, TIME and Stylist among others, and has worked as a commissioning editor. Rhiannon is the co-founder of the Vagenda blog and co-author of The Vagenda: A Zero Tolerance Guide to the Media. Read her Guardian articles here.
Details
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2015
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £99 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 36
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