Turn Your Pop Culture Passion into Journalism
About the Event
In this studio, writers will discover the surprising ways their pop culture obsessions — from their favorite TV show fandom, to the celebrity they can’t stop thinking about — can sharpen the skills needed for a creative career in journalism. Participants will practice identifying trends, conducting thoughtful interviews, and writing copy that conveys their unique perspective as a shrewd media consumer.
You have an idea for a culture essay or reported piece you’re excited about…now what? In this session, we’ll learn how to develop a compelling angle for your story and how to effectively pitch it to the blogs, magazines, and independent outlets you love. If you’ve been wanting to get your work out there but don’t know where to start, this is the studio for you!
Open to GWN Mentees, Mentors, and Members
Grace Wehniainen
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Jocelynn Landon Landon
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Speakers
Grace Wehniainen (she/her): Grace is a staff writer at Bustle.com, where she covers all things entertainment — from Bridgerton to…
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Jocelynn Landon (she/her): Jocelynn is a community liaison and book editor at 916 Ink, Sacramento’s youth arts based creative writing…
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