Makati City, Philippines - FEATURE WRITING 101

FEATURE WRITING 101

What are the details of the workshop?

What: Feature Writing 101 v3(FW101)

When: February 18, 2012 (Saturday), 10AM to 6PM

Where: Quantum Cafe, Kamagong corner Bagtikan Streets, Makati City


What does the P2,800 course fee cover?

The P2,800 per head course fee covers
Course fee
Lunch
Workshop kit


How can I pay for the workshop?

You can pay for the workshop via PayPal which you can access on www.writersblockphilippines.com or you can deposit your payment to our bank account. Details as follows:

Bank: BPI
Account name: Writers Block Training Services
Account number: Savings account 1759 0377 11

Once you have made the deposit, please email us a copy of the deposit slip so we can send you an Acknowledgment Receipt.


How will this workshop benefit me if I am an aspiring writer who has not yet been published

FW101 aims to help you find your writers voice and uncover your writing style. The discussions will tackle common writing mistakes and common dos and donts. The different feature stories and the effective ways of developing and writing a lead and storyline will also be discussed.

Already working as a freelance or full-time writer
We have had many participants who are already freelance or full-time writers. They welcome the chance to polish their writing techniques and uncover new ones. They also mostly enjoy and benefit from the group session where is each persons work is critiqued.

What does the workshop cover?

Introduction: Writers Block Founders
The founders of Writers Block Philippines collectively have close to two decades of experience in freelance writing. Together, their works on lifestyle, travel, arts and culture, advocacy, sex and relationships, and womens issues have been extensively published both locally and internationally.

Now that they have made freelance writing their full-time job, they will answer the questions they are most commonly asked: why freelance? And how do you make money from writing?

News vs. Features

We read, watch and listen to news all the time so we may allin one way or another be familiar with news writing, but what exactly is feature writing? Relating it to the more familiar writing form of news, we will talk about the differences between news and feature articles and cite examples of award-winning features.

Different Kinds of Feature Stories

From the personality feature to the travel and food feature, we will take you through the kinds of feature articles, what each should have, and how to make each one compelling, moving and relevant.

Finding a Story Angle
They say that there are many ways to skin a cat and in this exercise-led discussion, you will find out that there are many ways to tell a story. Just how many? Thats what this exercise aims to find out.

Asking the Right Questions
Asking the right questions is key to getting a good story. In this session, we will discuss what questions you should ask yourself before you take on an assignment and how to conduct good interviews.

Writing Techniques and Rituals
Intimidated by that blank piece of paper or that blinking cursor? We will talk about the different ways to get those creative juices flowing and some books that might help.

Writing a Lead
The lead is the first thing you will read in a story and, depending on how well it is written, can make you decide whether or not you want to go on reading. In this part of the workshop, we will talk about writing a good lead and its main function in storytelling.

Writing Your Story
We have gotten our story angles, our story material, and our lead. Now, lets write the rest of the story. Participants will be given time to write a short feature. The group will break into small groups and discuss the piece for constructive feedback and critique.

Who is conducting the workshop?
The workshop will be conducted by Writers Block Philippines, a group of freelance writers who have collectively had more than 20 years of experience in freelance writing.

Website: www.writersblockphilippines.com

The founders of Writers Block are:

Ana Santos: sexual health rights and womens issues
Ana has had over 12 years experience in advertising and marketing communications. Her last position was Assistant Vice President of a financial institution.

As an independent journalist and foreign correspondent covering sexual health rights and women in armed conflict, Ana has received media grants from Newsbreak, Probe Media Foundation and the Philippine Press Institute to cover population and development issues.

She is also the Associate Editor of Illustrado, a Dubai-based lifestyle magazine for Filipinos.

Nikka Sarthou: lifestyle and travel
Nikka has over 10 years of experience in writing for various online and print publications, as well as developing content for corporate clients. Her last corporate post was Associate Lifestyle Editor at a major publishing company.

Currently, Nikka is a full-time freelance writer handling independent projects and corporate accounts. She is also the Content Editor of OfficiallyPhilippines.com, a website that aims to be the ultimate travel guide to the Philippines. Nikka is also the Contributing Editor of Smile, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air.

Nina Terol-Zialcita: arts, culture and advocacy
Nina has over 10 years of experience in corporate, non-profit and public sectors and has been engaged in independent consulting and freelance writing since 2003. She is currently the deputy editor of ProPinoy.net, and a contributor to various print and online publications. Her work can also be seen in books by the Asian Development Bank, the Direct Sellers Association of the Philippines, the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations, and, just recently, The Inaugural, a coffeetable book about the campaign and presidency of Pres. Benigno Aquino III.

In 2010, Nina was a scholar at the European Journalism Institute in Prague, Czech Republic. Recently, Nina was also a former Editor-in-Chief for asianTraveler.

What do I need to bring to the workshop?
Please bring whatever writing materials you will need to take notes. Laptops are not recommended though as power outlets will be limited. As a provision, you may also want to bring a sweater or light jacket. Also bring a story idea to work on during the writing activity.

Who do I call for more information about the workshop?

You can us through this number for more information: 0927.850.8280. You can also check the Writers Block Philippines at www.writersblockphilippines.com

Location

Quantum Cafe, Kamagong corner Bagtikan Streets, Makati City

Makati City
Philippines

Event Details

Date: February 18th 2012
Time: 10am until 6pm

Contact Details

Contact: admin
Tel: 0927.850.8280
Website: www.writersblockphilippines.com

Flyer: n/a

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