Workshops
Workshop: Adjectives and adverbs in news
Journalists should not waste words. Their writing should be concise and tight. Adjectives and adverbs clutter up news stories and should be avoided wherever possible.
Workshop: Fact checking and adding context
Journalism is about far more than simply gathering information then passing it on. An essential part of the editorial process is to add context in order to offer a deeper understanding.
Workshop: Editorialising is not for news
Journalists need to tell people, as plainly as possible, what is happening in the world. Every story should be fact-based. We must never add our own opinion.
Workshop: News writing for those starting off in journalism
A journalist writing a news story is the author, organiser and decision maker. Without them the story may never be told. All stories need to be interesting and informative.
Workshop: The active and passive voices in news
Many news stories are about action which journalists need to capture in their writing and grab the attention of the audience. Here we look at how using the active voice can improve writing.
Workshop: TV news packaging
This workshop sets out the basics for creating a news package for TV. It’s been created for those starting out in TV journalism and those with some experience.
Workshop: The importance of clarity in news
Clarity equals understanding. If we write clearly, our readers will understand. We will always be accurate, of course, but we will always be clear with it.
Workshop: Crime reporting for beginners
Journalists reporting about crime must balance the public’s right to know with ethical considerations, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and sensitivity while avoiding sensationalism or prejudice.