Only 50 Seats
Selections on Rolling Basis
Workshop Outline:
- Why the written word matters/What should you ask yourself before writing.
- What editors look for while selecting articles for their media portal(s).
- Getting started: Brainstorming on key facts, arguments, research questions.
- Brainstorming + Choosing article templates + Making paragraph outlines.
- Making arguments with data: Data-driven article writing.
- Towards a first draft: Proofreading and rewriting.
- Critical analysis of media articles.
- Mutual feedback and reworking. How to approach a platform.
- The discipline of writing and the journey ahead.
Who Should Attend
Writing is the link between inspiration and impact. The program will be ideal for:
- Aspiring writers who seek a hands-on understanding of how to translate ideas into articles.
- Policy professionals engaged with Corporates, Consulting Firms, Government organizations, Political organizations, Civil society, Media, and Social development organizations who want to take their unique insights to the general public.
- Change agents in the developmental sector who wish to raise awareness for causes and amplify the impact of their work through writing.
- Young professionals and students exploring careers in media, corporate communications and public affairs in particular.
- Undergraduate and graduate students who are eager to pick up the ability to articulate their vision to a larger audience.
- Enthusiasts who are passionate about honing their ability to write pieces with clarity and precision.
Workshop Facilitators
Shyam KrishnaKumar
Shyam Krishnakumar is a consultant with Vision India Foundation. His work focusses on Technology, Culture and Public Policy. Prior to this, he co-founded EduSeva Technologies, a social startup in the educational space. His work has been featured in BBC, The Huffington Post, The New Indian Express and DNA.
Kamal Madishetty
Kamal Madishetty is a Research Analyst at The Economist. He did his Bachelors from IIT Gauhati and Masters in International Relations from Jindal Global University. His articles on International Relations and Foreign Policy have featured in The Diplomat, DailyO etc.
Apula Singh
Apula Singh is an Associate Manager at the Janagraha Center for Citizenship and Democracy. She has a Masters in Urban Policy and Governance from TISS Mumbai and a Bachelors in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College. Her articles on urban governance and sustainability have featured in the Indian Express, Huffington Post and the Wire.
Speakers
Dr. Vamsee Juluri
Dr. Vamsee Juluri is a professor of media studies at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of four books including Bollywood Nation: India Through Its Cinema, Rearming Hinduism and Writing Across A Cracked World. He blogs at the Huffington Post and is a regular contributor for the Indian Express.
KG Suresh
K G Suresh is the Director General, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, India’s premier media training institute. He is a senior journalist and political commentator with 3 decades of rich media experience. His articles have featured in The Times, London, The Hindu, Times of India etc.
Samarth Bansal
Samarth Bansal is Assistant Editor and Data Journalist with the Hindustan Times. He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and has been an Alfred Friendly Fellow at the Wall Street Journal. Samarth writes data-driven pieces on Politics, Public Policy, and Technology.
Jyotindra Dubey
Jyotindra Dubey is a Data Journalist at CNBC TV 18. He is an alumnus of Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad. Jyotindra writes actively on Policy, Finance, and Markets.