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Writing opinion pieces with Polly Toynbee and Tim Dowling

Tim Dowling and Polly Toynbee.
Tim Dowling and Polly Toynbee. Photograph: the Guardian

Join two of the Guardian’s best-known journalists for this entertaining and informative masterclass. You’ll learn how to develop original and engaging angles for stories, and express your personality in your writing.

Whether you’re new to writing or want to improve your craft, this is the ultimate primer for anyone who wants to learn how to present a strong argument with confidence. Book your place now and spend the afternoon soaking up insights and advice at Guardian headquarters.

Content

  • Guardian Weekend magazine columnist Tim Dowling on how to use your own life experiences in your writing
  • Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee on how to write a column and raise important issues through your writing

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Speaker profiles

Polly Toynbee is a columnist for the Guardian and former BBC social affairs editor. She won the Orwell Prize for journalism in 1998 and in 2007 was named Columnist of the Year at the British Press Awards. She has also written and co-authored many books including her latest, Cameron’s Coup. Read Polly’s Guardian articles here.

Tim Dowling is a journalist for the Guardian. He writes a weekly column for Weekend magazine and is the author of several books, including How To Be A Husband. Read Tim’s Guardian articles here.

Details

Date: Saturday 12 December 2015
Times: 2pm-5pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £49 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 100

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