- Book now – Sunday 24 January 2016
- Book onto alternative dates – Sunday 15 May 2016
Whether you’re at the beginning of your journalism career, or want to brush up your technique, this masterclass will transform your writing abilities. Led by multi-award-winning journalist Will Storr, the class covers the essential skills of feature writing – from pitching story ideas to editors to crafting compelling articles for different publications.
During the class, you’ll develop an idea for a story you want to write, with opportunities for feedback during the class. Plus, you’ll receive insider advice on the business of freelancing, including tips on the journalism industry and how to get paid for your work. Book your place now and spend the day soaking up insights from one of the Guardian and Observer’s most talented feature writers.
Content
- An overview of the different types of features
- Planning your reporting and carrying out research
- Advice on obtaining and carrying out interviews
- The principles of structure – including the three-act technique
- How to pitch story ideas to editors
- How to tailor your writing to different publications and audiences
- The business of writing – how to get paid for your work
- Practical exercise with opportunity for feedback – how to turn your idea into a compelling feature for a specific title
- Q&A and discussion
Course preparation
- You’re encouraged to bring along an idea for a feature that you want to write, which you’ll work on during the class. Alternatively, you can bring along a piece of longform writing that you’re struggling with
- One week before the course, our team will email two interview transcripts and research notes for a story, which you’ll be asked to read prior to the course date
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Tutor profile
Will Storr is an award-winning longform journalist who writes for Guardian Weekend, The Sunday Times Magazine and Observer Magazine. He’s also a contributing editor at Esquire magazine and GQ Australia. Will has been named New Journalist of the Year and Feature Writer of the Year, and in 2012 was presented with the One World Press award. Find out more on his website.
- Book now – Sunday 24 January 2016
- Book onto alternative dates – Sunday 15 May 2016
Details
Dates: Multiple dates available
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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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.
