Professional Development Workshops
Turning News into Fiction
Learn about the creative steps taken when inspiration comes from
a newsworthy event. The challenges and rewards of writing a
novel based on nonfiction material will be discussed by engaging
panelists, including Pulitzer Prize recipient John Lantigua.
MODERATOR: Marina Tristán, Assistant Director of Arte Público Press (this may change)
PANELISTS: Alicia Gaspar de Alba, author/professor of Chicana/o Studies and English,
University of California-Los Angeles
John Lantigua, investigative reporter/novelist, The Palm Beach Post
Graciela Limón, author/professor emeritus, Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles)
Improve Your Voice, Improve Your Confidence
This hands-on workshop will cover vocal basics such as breathing
and articulation. Learn exercises to develop a clear, impressive
voice. This session will help those in broadcast
and print journalists who may be called on to
voice their stories for online postings or to speak
publicly.
COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR: Al Reyes, division
chief communications & marketing, Los Angeles
County Child Support Services Department
Flying Solo
Be it a blog or a 5,000-word think piece, the business of freelancing is growing along with the number of print, electronic and online outlets looking for independent journalists. Freelancing can be rewarding and frustrating, fun and challenging -- sometimes all on the same story. But is it for you? This panel of successful freelancers and editors will offer a practical guide for
navigating the choppy waters of independent journalism.
COORDINATOR/MODERATOR: Ricardo Sandoval, assistant city
editor, The Sacramento Bee.
PANELISTS: Sally Lehrman, science/medicine writer
Monica Campbell, Mexico City-based freelancer for U.S.
magazines and newspapers
Laurie Udesky, freelance radio and Internet journalist
Turbo-Charge Your Career: How to Win a Journalism Fellowship
Does your career need a boost in these fast-changing times? A
journalism fellowship can help reinvigorate your passion and
perhaps kick-start the next phase of your career. Hear from a
panel of NAHJ members who
have earned fellowships and
reaped the benefits
...promotions, prizes and
prestige, and get tips on how
you, too, can win a fellowship.
COORDINATOR/MODERATOR:
Dawn E. Garcia, deputydirector, Knight Fellowships at Stanford
PANELISTS: Vanessa Bauzá, Caribbean correspondent, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Evelyn Hernández, opinion page editor, El Diario/La Prensa
Frances Robles, correspondent, The Miami Herald
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