Behind every article is a great story. Learn how to write one effectively.

Interested in journalism? Want to get involved with campus media? The McGill Tribune is hosting a week of journalism workshops that are open to everyone—whether you’re interested in starting out or you’re an experienced writer wishing to brush up on your skills. The workshops will be held from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 in the Shatner Building.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Arts & Entertainment: 4:30 p.m., Green Room (433-A)
Brush up on the basics of how to write about film, theatre, art, and music, including how to write a review and pick good interview questions for an artist profile.

Photo: 6:00 p.m., Shatner 110.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Make articles stand out by improving your photography skills with basic to advanced photography tips, as well as learning how to edit your work in Photoshop.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Sports: 5:30 p.m., Shatner 110
Learn sports-specific writing techniques, like what to look for at sporting events, how to structure a game report, and how to conduct interviews on and off the field.

Scitech: 6:30 p.m., Shatner 110
Engage with McGill’s scientific community by exploring the nuances of science journalism—profiling researchers, writing ledes, and making science accessible to your readers.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Student Living: 5:00 p.m., Shatner 110
Discover ways to share your voice as a student and enrich the student body by highlighting the people, resources, and initiatives within the McGill community.

News: 5:30 p.m., Blue Room (403)
Understand the essentials of news writing, including how to structure a news story, find sources, and conduct a successful interview.

Features: 6:00 p.m., Shatner 110
Take a look at in-depth journalism by exploring what a feature can be, where to find inspiration, and how to write something that will stand out as the centrepiece of the newspaper.

Friday, Nov. 8

Design: 4:00 p.m., Shatner 110
Every page has a purpose. Learn the basic mechanics of Adobe InDesign to create a polished, professional newspaper layout.

Opinion: 4:00 p.m., B-29
Understand the skills unique to opinion writing by exploring how to construct, properly source, and argue a column.

Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.