The Alabama Press Association will hold a “Back to the Basics” editorial workshop led by Jack Smith, former Eufaula Tribune editor. This is a basic newswriting workshop targeted at reporters, whether new to the industry or seasoned journalists, who have not had much formal journalism training or just need a refresher course. This is a good overview for all reporters.
Topics covered include:
- Writing with accuracy, clarity and integrity
- News story basics
- Structuring your writing: “straight” news, inverted pyramid approach and narrative stories
- Writing leads
- Learning how to write for your readers and not your sources
- Fundamentals of good writing
- Overview of AP style
- How to identify compelling or unusual stories readers will talk about
- Feature writing basics
- Photography 101
- The public service mission
- Covering your beat
- Basic interviewing techniques
- Libel basics
Please fill out the registration form and return to APA. A confirmation will be e-mailed with directions once registration is received.
- Cost: $40 (includes lunch)
- Where: Montgomery Advertiser’s Freedom Room, 425 Molton St. [map]
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6
- Deadline: Tuesday
- Questions: Bethany Carr, Alabama Press Association, 205-871-7737, bethany@alabamapress.org
Media of Birmingham 