[Imc-east-anglia] Re: the weekend - consensus, IMC east anglia and a movie

[MJ Ray]

On 2004-10-25 22:53:58 +0100 d mish <mishd at fastmail.fm> wrote:

> and others as demanded by people who want to know, or as offered by 
> those 
> with skills to share.

I'd like to offer a session "Secrets of Making the News" - a practical 
intro to news reporting, including some common tricks, mistakes and 
misconceptions.

Really aimed at those starting off with written reports and news 
releases, but could also be a refresher or a different perspective for 
others. Topics might include things like the 6Ws and the pyramids, but 
I'll try to go where wanted, if I can think how to get there. Those 
taking part should bring a vague idea of something they want to 
announce or report, fictional if needed.

How long are the sessions and what facilities are at the hut?

I'll run this session if four people say they're interested. It 
involves bringing books, leaflets, notes and stuff (as this can go in 
unpredictable directions), so I need to know before I set off. Why 
four others? I think that five is the minimum required to get lots of 
ideas sparking.


I can't remember how much I've introduced myself, so here's seven 
points:
- Currently edit both commercial and gratis newsletters, print and 
email;
- Published in newsstand computing magazines;
- Edited a student publication for a few years, which won an 
NUS/Independent award;
- Worked in community and commercial radio;
- Trained on writing press releases, getting media coverage and 
producing marketing material (most recently last year);
- Worked as a part-time tutor at various post-16 levels, leaving after 
disagreeing about how to calculate league table statistics.

-- 
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