In an age when the proliferation of online platforms has made publishing opinions easier than ever, why do some voices ring with the kind of clarity and compassion that cuts through the noise? The Guardian’s award-winning commentator Aditya Chakrabortty believes a writing style that connects with readers is one that truly captures your unique experiences, perspective and values.
In this inspirational masterclass, Aditya will share his insights on how to develop your voice, put forward a thought-provoking argument and structure a piece of writing that will matter to your audience.
You’ll leave the workshop energised to write with passion and respect for your subjects, as well as a toolkit of writing techniques to make your work stand out from the crowd. You’ll also gain invaluable advice on how to use reporting skills to create space in your writing to empower and give voice to the lives of others.
Whether you’re considering a career in journalism, or want to improve your writing abilities, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the Guardian’s most respected writers. Tickets are limited so book your place now – and let Aditya help you to find your true voice as a writer.
Content
Conveying your values and beliefs within your writing
Raising important issues in your work
Developing a strong and distinctive voice
One column, one argument: the importance of clarity and focus in column-writing
How to grab readers’ attention and make your writing accessible to as many people as possible
Learning how to research and build out individual columns to create a powerful editorial series
The mechanics of writing a column, structuring your thoughts and the commissioning process for opinion pieces
Anticipating counterarguments – and addressing them in your writing
Q&A: a unique opportunity to pick the brains of one of the Guardian’s leading opinion writers
A percentage of tickets for this event have been donated to schemes which support greater diversity in the media.
Tutor profile
Aditya Chakrabortty is senior economics commentator for The Guardian, where he writes a regular column and reports from around Britain about key societal issues and ways to make the economy work for everyone. In December 2017, he won the British Journalism Award for Comment Journalist of the year. His work has also won a Social Policy Association award, a Harold Wincott prize for Business Journalism and was shortlisted for an Orwell Prize for journalism in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Aditya has been a journalist for over twenty years, working previously at the BBC and appearing as a regular broadcaster on radio and television. Read his Guardian articles here.
Details
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2020
Times: Evening course, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £49 plus £2.83 booking fee
Event capacity: 100
Complimentary refreshments included.
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