Learn how to write compelling columns that challenge the status quo at this unique online masterclass with Guardian columnist Owen Jones.
A well-written column is an effective way to raise important issues and represent people who are otherwise airbrushed out of existence. Whatever your point of view, award-winning Guardian columnist Owen Jones can help you to turn your knowledge and passion into a persuasive argument.
Suitable for writers of all levels, this inspiring evening includes advice on everything from pitching story ideas to editors to researching a subject and structuring a column. The class is a unique opportunity to hear Owen share his experiences as a journalist, and offer tips on presenting an argument with confidence. Tickets are limited – so book your place now and spend the evening soaking up insights from one of the Guardian’s most prolific journalists.
This online workshop is one of the first of our the new, exciting range of digital masterclasses that we are offering. In this live online workshop, you will have the opportunity to engage in real time with our brilliant course tutors, as well as other participants - with additional pre and post-course support from our learning team. To celebrate, we are offering an exclusive early bird discount of up to 25% on our first workshops – we hope you enjoy them!
Content
- Finding your voice and writing effective polemics
- A look at different narrative approaches – from the contrarian to the activist-columnist and the voice-of-reason
- How to use research and statistics within your argument
- Pitching to time-pressed comment editors
- Structuring an argument
- Tabloid v broadsheet
- Using social media and blogs to push your work and get recognised as a writer
A percentage of tickets for this event will be donated to schemes supporting greater diversity in the media.
Tutor profile
Owen Jones is a columnist at the Guardian and a former columnist at the Independent, as well as a regular TV/radio broadcaster and public speaker. He is the author of Chavs, The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It and the soon-to-be-released This Land: The Story of a Movement. Owen is the winner of the 2012 Stonewall Journalist of the Year and 2013 Political Book Awards Young Writer of the Year. Find him on Twitter here.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6.30pm (BST).
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
6.30pm BST | 10.30am PDT | 1.30pm EDT
All Guardian Masterclasses are fully accessible but please contact us at masterclasses@theguardian.com if you have any queries or concerns.
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