Writing Archives - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/product-category/writing/ A global leader in journalism. Strengthening democracy. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:10:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.poynter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/favicon.png Writing Archives - Poynter https://www.poynter.org/product-category/writing/ 32 32 Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color (2024) https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/power-of-diverse-voices-writing-workshop-for-journalists-of-color-2024/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:23:54 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1111548 With the support of expert instructors and fellow journalists of color, develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing.

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]]> Editing Tools: How to Use Roy Peter Clark’s ‘Writing Tools’ as an Editor https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/editing-tools-how-to-use-roy-peter-clarks-writing-tools-as-an-editor/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:09:37 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1073038 Over more than 40 years, Poynter faculty and “America’s Writing Coach” Roy Peter Clark has led countless writing lessons and helped tens of thousands of students. His book “Writing Tools” has sold more than 250,000 copies. In this course, Poynter assistant editor Kayla Randall breaks down some of Clark's most memorable lessons and demonstrates how editors can harness their power to improve communications, messaging and even management. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Working with Writers: How Editors Can Improve Words, Author Relationships and the World https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/working-with-writers-how-editors-can-improve-words-author-relationships-and-the-world/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:07:21 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1073023 Treat yourself to a cozy, personal session from one of the nation’s most renowned writing coaches and editors — Steve Padilla of the Los Angeles Times. Learn his top tricks for editors when it comes to establishing a trusting relationship with writers, working with them effectively to improve copy for readers, and keeping the polish on all the writing you come across as an editor. This course was updated in November 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the Poynter/ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Language Primer https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/language-primer/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:25:05 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=472237 One of Poynter’s all-time most popular courses, the Language Primer has been fully updated and revised for 2023. It has helped thousands and thousands of writers gain proficiency in the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation and word use in the English language.

This course can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color (November 2023) https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/power-of-diverse-voices-writing-workshop-for-journalists-of-color-november-2023/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=1060994 With the support of expert instructors and fellow journalists of color, develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing.

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]]> Clarity is Key: Making Writing Clean and Concise https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/clarity-writing/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:27:03 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=475320 This short online course focuses on ways to make communication clearer and more engaging. We’ll discuss several topic areas in detail, show problem spots to watch for and practice what we’ve learned.

This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> Editing Everywhere All At Once: Writing for SEO, Social, Newsletters and More https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/editing-everywhere-all-at-once/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:21:08 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=485901 Learn how to craft headlines that get noticed by search engines, understand best practices for writing social media posts across platforms, get helpful tips to spruce up your newsletter, and more. This course has been newly updated in 2023. It can be taken independently or as part of the ACES Certificate in Editing.

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]]> The Words We Use to Cover Criminal Justice, Jails and Prisons https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/the-words-we-use-to-cover-criminal-justice-jails-and-prisons/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=879641 This one-hour webinar will challenge you to think more critically about the language you use to describe incarcerated people in your reporting.

Originally broadcast on April 21, 2021. The replay is available on demand when you enroll.

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]]> Language, Math and News Literacy Certificate https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/language-math-and-news-literacy-certificate/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:27:06 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=856379 This new triple certificate from Poynter will ensure you have mastered fundamental skills needed to pursue a career in communications.

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]]> Dignity and Precision in Language https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/writing-about-the-world-in-2020-dignity-and-precision-in-language/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:36:50 +0000 https://www.poynter.org/?post_type=product&p=798085 Learn three decision-making tools to find the most precise words to ensure that all subjects and sources are described with dignity.

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