One of the most effective ways to bring awareness to a social justice issue that deeply troubles you or compels you to raise awareness about it is to write and publish an article. This course will take students through the process of researching, reporting on and writing an article, starting with devising an engaging story within that topic. Next, we will work through how to identify and request interviews with key players in the field to support that story. Then, students will organize and begin writing an article. Finally, we will work on revising the article while identifying potential editors and publications where they can pitch the story and then draft their pitch letter. Students will come away with a good draft of their story and a plan to pitch it into the world as a nonfiction article.
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Details: Raising Awareness: Social Justice Journalism with Christopher Johnston takes place Thursdays 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, and 11/7 from 6:30-8:30pm in-person at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue. Note there will be no class on October 31.
Prerequisite: None
Genre: Nonfiction
Level: Emerging
Format: Generative Workshop
Location: This class takes place in-person at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue.
Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by August 19.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
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Christopher Johnston has published more than 4,000 articles in publications including American Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, Daily Beast, History Magazine, Reasons to be Cheerful and Scientific American. His book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice (Skyhorse) was published in May 2018.
