Journalism 101
Considering freelance writing but you’re unsure of where to begin? Start here with a couple of pros!
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Are you a storyteller with some serious writing chops? Have you considered freelance writing but you’re unsure of where to begin? Well it’s time to sharpen your skills with the basics of journalism!
If you’ve always been passionate about writing and storytelling, but would like to level-up with a published byline, join us and our friends at Loose Lips Magazine for Journalism 101! During this session, you will gain knowledge of the journalism industry, plus what makes for a well-balanced article.
In this workshop, Kristi Alexandra and Brittany Tiplady of Loose Lips Magazine will be teaching you the basic rules of journalism, and offering tips, tricks, and tools to get you prepared for your very first magazine or newspaper gig.
You’ll learn:
At the end of the session there will be a writing exercise to get you fully-prepared to pitch your ideas to an editor, and time for a Q&A. You’ll leave this workshop feeling empowered and confident to nail your next assignment.
Originally recorded in April 2022
Are you a storyteller with some serious writing chops? Have you considered freelance writing but you’re unsure of where to begin? Well it’s time to sharpen your skills with the basics of journalism!
If you’ve always been passionate about writing and storytelling, but would like to level-up with a published byline, join us and our friends at Loose Lips Magazine for Journalism 101! During this session, you will gain knowledge of the journalism industry, plus what makes for a well-balanced article.
In this workshop, Kristi Alexandra and Brittany Tiplady of Loose Lips Magazine will be teaching you the basic rules of journalism, and offering tips, tricks, and tools to get you prepared for your very first magazine or newspaper gig.
You’ll learn:
At the end of the session there will be a writing exercise to get you fully-prepared to pitch your ideas to an editor, and time for a Q&A. You’ll leave this workshop feeling empowered and confident to nail your next assignment.
Originally recorded in April 2022
Kristi Alexandra (She/Her) is the co-founder and co-Editor of Loose Lips Mag, a feminist-focused online magazine based in Vancouver, and a freelance writer with 10+ years experience in local arts and music journalism. Her bylines include BeatRoute Magazine, The Westender (RIP), The Vancouver Sun, ION Magazine and more.
Brittany Tiplady (She/Her) is a freelance journalist and the co-founder of Loose Lips Magazine and Loose Lips Media. By day, Brittany writes social media copy for the clients of Loose Lips Media. By night, she’s typing away at food, culture, and travel (RIP) stories for various publications locally and beyond. You can find her work in Canadian Traveller, MONTECRISTO Magazine, The Growler, British Columbia Magazine, Vancouver Magazine, Western Living and more.
Brittany and Kristi are both graduates of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Journalism Program.
About Loose Lips Magazine
Since 2015, Loose Lips Magazine has been an independently-funded online publication that is proud to cover local arts, culture, women’s health, and current events. Co-founded by two journalism school grads who went searching for their media niche but decided to create it instead.
Our mandate is to inform in the spirit of equity, fairness, and honesty, with a dedication to anti-racist reporting.
The content published on Loose Lips Magazine aims to spotlight women, non-binary people, and other underrepresented voices.
Loose Lips is grateful to operate on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.