Feature Writing
Zoom Writing Workshop with Diane Paul
Feature Writing
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 4th October at 7.15pm for two weeks ending 11th October 2022
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £69.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Tuesday 4th October at 7.15pm for two weeks ending 11th October 2022
Times shown: British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £69.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Outline
Week 1: Where To Start. In your first session you'll explore how to come up with original ideas, write titles, write the introduction and ending of your feature, and find markets for your work.
Homework: Diane will be asking you to write a short piece based on what you have covered in the first session.
Week 2: Selling Your Feature and The Final Piece. In your second session you'll learn how to give editors what they want, pitch your idea to editors, deal with an acceptance, learn from a rejection, do your research for your feature, find quotes, and write the body copy of your piece.
After the workshop has finished, you can send Diane a 2000 word feature you have written for her comments and feedback.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
Homework: Diane will be asking you to write a short piece based on what you have covered in the first session.
Week 2: Selling Your Feature and The Final Piece. In your second session you'll learn how to give editors what they want, pitch your idea to editors, deal with an acceptance, learn from a rejection, do your research for your feature, find quotes, and write the body copy of your piece.
After the workshop has finished, you can send Diane a 2000 word feature you have written for her comments and feedback.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
Workshop Leader
Diane Paul
Diane is a former Writers Bureau tutor. She has worked in TV journalism, had by-lined columns in local newspapers and features in national newspapers and magazines. She has written four non-fiction books, two of which won awards and has a Master’s Degree in TV & Radio Scriptwriting. Diane, who runs Keyword Editorial Services, has taught creative writing for the Open College of the Arts and Writers’ News and run workshops in secondary schools.
By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers
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have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group
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learn how to come up with new ideas
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be shown how to find markets
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learn how to write great titles, intros, endings and main copy
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be given tips on how to pitch to editors
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find out how to deal with an acceptance and learn from a rejection
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gain increased self-confidence to do your market research on your own.
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have a 2000 word feature assessed by Diane.
Starting Tuesday 4th October 2022 at 7.15pm for two weeks ending 11th October 2022
Workshop fee: £69.99