Introduction to Article Writing Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of writing short articles for a blog, your business, workplace, for the media or just for fun



3 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests

$150 - $200 (Afterpay available)
($200 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $150/guest for 2+ guests)


Want to write articles, put them on your blog, write for your business or workplace, or see them in print? Sip wine, chai or herbal tea and learn about the art and craft of article writing from your host and resident Blue Mountains writer, Linda deWilde-Moon.
This is a writing class in the Blue Mountains, suitable for those with basic writing skills and an interest in learning about article writing.
The workshop provides an introduction to writing non-fiction articles and will cover an overview of the following topics:
  • The structure and form of a short article.
  • Other key elements of an article including research and expert quotes.
  • Types and styles of articles including opinion pieces, listicles, news, how-to guides, and blogs.
  • Common media topics for articles: e.g. health articles, travel articles, gardening articles, and more.
  • Understanding how to approach the media and editors with your articles.
  • Some ideas for where to showcase or sell and publish your tales.
You will also get a chance to chat about an article idea of your own and complete a small writing exercise for feedback. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the workshop to ask questions too!

Knowledge required
Basic story-writing skills and an interest in writing.
 
What you'll get
  • Refreshments (wine, chai, herbal tea or water) and a gluten-free and dairy-free snack to keep you replenished.
  • Relevant handouts.
  • Hands-on practice with article writing and the chance for feedback.
What to bring
  • A notepad and pen.
  • A rough or well-formed story idea of your own (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Katoomba, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Introduction to Article Writing Workshop for Beginners location
Your teacher

Linda Dewilde-Moon
Linda Dewilde-Moon

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Linda deWildeMoon is a freelance feature writer published widely in Australian media including the Sydney Morning Herald, Domain, Good Organic Gardening, New Daily, Saturday Paper, Guardian, Mindfood, Voyeur (Virgin Airlines), Jetstar Asia, WellBeing, International & Australian Traveller, Nourish, Slow Living, the Good Pub Food Guide, SBS, ABC, and much much more.
Linda is also the editor and writer of "Mindful Gardening", "The Healing Garden", "My Sleep Coach, " "Healthy Home" and "100 Life Hacks' – bookazines for the Universal Media Co.
Linda has over nine years of paid writing experience to teach participants the skills to craft articles and stories for pleasure or payment.
Also, a qualified naturopath, passionate organic gardener and permaculture enthusiast, Linda has a certificate in Permaculture Design. She thrives on synthesising information and helping others realise their dreams.

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