Presenters: Jamilah King, Matt Nelson, Wiretap Magazine

Can activists be real journalists? WireTap magazine staff say, absolutely! But not all reporting by activists is journalism. Not all writing or blogging is journalism. In Part 1 of this workshop we’ll use real examples and attempt to define that line through an interactive discussion. Then we'll go over 5 key elements of high-quality journalism. We'll show you how to write an effective pitch for progressive publications and you'll leave with a handout full of contact information for editors of top national print and online magazines.