Write Compelling Commentary with Former Columnist Shari Graydon (Online)
Date: May 6 and 8, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00 Eastern
Homework will be assigned and due for the second session.
Our workshops are open to women and gender-diverse individuals only
✔️ An understanding of the essential elements and format of newspaper commentaries, including how to build a concise, persuasive and accessible argument that is likely to engage a lay audience;
✔️ The knowledge of how to increase your publication prospects by linking your expertise to the news and enhancing the relevancy and timeliness of your knowledge.
We’re a charitable non-profit that offers pricing on a sliding scale.
Receive up to 50% off if you’re an employee of a non-governmental organization with 10 or fewer employees, self-employed, a student or retired.
Here’s what past participants have said:
“Informed Opinions’ workshop was informative and highly productive. My op-ed was translated into multiple languages and was the most-read story across all Vice networks worldwide for a full day. The feedback has been phenomenal and exciting opportunities have emerged from it.”
– Naila Keleta-Mae, Professor of Theatre and Performance, University of Waterloo
“The Informed Opinions workshops have been game-changers – they are full of actionable insights and have taken my career to new heights. Engaging with the Informed Opinions community and content has provided me with the confidence to unlock my leadership potential and accelerated the impact I have had on policy and public affairs in Canada and beyond.”
– Anjum Sultana, MPH, Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada
The people we have trained and supported have published hundreds of commentaries. Click here to read some of the analyses they’ve contributed.
Have questions about this workshop? Email us at info@informedopinions.org
Informed Opinions is a charitable organization committed to amplifying the voices of women and gender-diverse people for the benefit of all. Workshop revenues are invested in future training, research and resources.
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