The Written Word: Creative Music Writing And Journalism

Event Info

Fri 18 - Sat 19 Feb, 2011 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Boardroom - University of Westminster
309 Regent Street
London, W1B 2UW, UK (Map)
Cost: FREE

Description

This innovative, FREE two-day course - delivered in partnership with the Creative Futures programme - will focus on the many aspects of good and effective writing; from reviews, interviews and online publishing through to pr activities including press releases, biographies and promotional copy.

 

Whether you're a label manager, distributor, artist, talent manager, an aspiring journalist or looking to hone your written pr skills, this accessible course will provide all with a polished and enviable tool box of skills with which to communicate the power of written word.

 

Tutored by Lulu Le Vay - former deputy editor of monthly fanzine Sleazenation and freelance feature writer for The Face, i-D, Jockey Slut, Xray, the Guardian Guide, The Independent on Sunday, The Evening Standard and the Observer - 'The Written Word' will also provide all with a 360-degree view of music writing within an industry context.

 

DIARY - Dates & Times:  Fri 18 & Sat 19 Feb, 2011. The course will run from 10.00 - 17.00 hrs on both days, with a 1-hour break for lunch (not included)

 

Venue: The Boardroom - University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2UW

 

Cost:  FREE to registered, trading businesses and individuals who MUST be based in a London postcode.

 

Strictly no walk-up, pre-registration and acceptance onto both the Creative Futures programme and for this event are mandatory.

 

Eligibility criteria, application forms & course outline... http://www.musictank.co.uk/events/the-written-word

 

About Creative Futures

Paddington Development Trust's Creative Futures programme is a London-based support and innovations network for London-based businesses working in the creative sector and for which University of Westminster (and MusicTank) is a leading delivery partner.  Creative Futures is an ERDF funded programme.

 

 


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