Whether it’s because you love something or hate it, building a review out of an experience is something that many of us have fantasised - or even acted upon, albeit on TripAdvisor. Be honest: how many times have you eaten at a restaurant, watched a film at the cinema, or attended an art exhibition, and thought: I would love to write about this.
In this online masterclass with freelance writer Rachel Aroesti, you will learn how to turn your passions into a career as a critic, including what ‘criticism’ in the journalistic sense means, the importance of finding your narrative style, the difference between argument and opinion, and how to pitch your ideas to editors.
Suitable for anyone who has dreamed of turning a pastime into paid work, this unique workshop will equip you with the knowledge and writing tools to build out your learnings into the real world.
Course content
What is criticism?
Finding your narrative voice and style - the importance of authenticity
The difference between argument and opinion
Writing for an audience
How to craft compelling reviews and essential components
Looking beyond the review
Pitching ideas to editors
What is the role of the critic in 2021?
Making a living out of criticism: getting access, placing your work, and finding your niche
Q&A
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6pm (GMT).
Tutor profile
Rachel Aroesti is a freelance writer and editor specialising in pop culture. Between 2014 and 2018 she worked as an editor at The Guardian, initially on The Guide, and later on the music desk. See her Guardian profile here.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6pm (GMT).
Details
Date: Tuesday 16 February 2021
Times: 6pm-8.30pm (GMT)
Price: £45 (plus £2.32 booking fee)
Event capacity: 60
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