National Conference of Editorial Writers Foundation and the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute at Vanderbilt University present the
2010 SEMINAR: April 29–May 2, 2010 APPLY DEADLINE: March 8
The National Conference of Editorial Writers is a nonprofit professional organization that exists to improve the quality of editorial pages and broadcast editorials, and to promote high standards among opinion writers and editors. MORE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Day 1
Reception and dinner with an address from a nationally recognized speaker
Day 2
NCEW print and broadcast members talk about the nuts and bolts of opinion writing as well as the institutional voice of a newspaper/station, what editorial writers do and why, and how editorial positions are formed.
Hands-on workshop offers a simulated editorial board meeting and actually writing an editorial. Participants meet in small groups with an outstanding staff of NCEW veterans as group leaders.
Day 3
Critiques of editorials by experienced opinion writers
Getting Your Words’ Worth, an interactive presentation by Rick Horowitz, a writing coach and syndicated columnist
Editorial board meeting/
writing session
Panel discussion on timely topic by minority opinion writers
Dinner with keynote address by a nationally recognized speaker
Day 4
Critique and evaluation session
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Make your move
to opinion writing
The Minority Writers Seminar encourages experienced minority journalists to consider making a career move to opinion writing.
The seminar, sponsored annually by the National Conference of Editorial Writers Foundation in partnership with the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute at Vanderbilt University, is your chance to explore the nuts-and-bolts of the profession with experienced opinion writers.
You’ll attend simulated editorial board meetings, write editorials, and have them critiqued by veteran members of NCEW. You’ll get tips from experienced writers who’ve made the move and hear keynote addresses by nationally known speakers.
Lodging and food at the seminar are covered; participants are reimbursed up to $200 for transportation to and from Nashville.
Minority journalists who have been writing opinion for less then two years may also apply. Enrollment is limited to 15 so call today. MORE
2009 Seminar
Application
Seminar History
Success Stories
For more information email seminar director Doug Lyons or call 954/356-4638
For anyone whoever thought about becoming an editorial writer but had more questions than answers, this valuable weekend clears the fog.
—Robert Jamieson
This empowers me. On my long road before I reach editorial writing, this provides guidance, encouragement, and a nice dose of reality.
—Tasneem A. Grace
I came wondering if I could write editorials and left knowing I can write editorials.
—Deborah Locke
The Minority Writers Seminar is the best kept secret in journalism. I highly recommend it.
Pamela D. Reed
2009 Minority Writers Seminar Supporters
