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Interview, Pitch & Publish

upcoming! Interview, Pitch & Publish

Winter Intensive: Interview, pitch and publish
Dec
12
to Dec 18

Winter Intensive: Interview, pitch and publish

Interviews are at the heart of the journalism craft: whether you need background information or quotes for a feature story, or you aim to write a profile/portrait or a Q&A format, ‘making people talk’ is a skill one can learn through practice. In this four-session workshop, you’ll prepare and conduct an interview with a renowned artist, and work your way through from pitch to getting your material ready for publication.  

Course programme:

Workshop 1, Friday, Dec 12, (17-21h)  

What is Journalism? Why mastering interview skills is at the heart of the journalism craft?

  • What is a journalism story, what sets it apart from other types of storytelling?

  • The art of interviewing: the posture, the techniques and the logistics 

  • Dos and Don'ts

  • Understanding interview formats 

  • Prepping up for next day’s interview: group discussion

  • Final tips 

→ You are prepared for the Q&A session, and pitch a provisional angle.

Workshop 2, Saturday, Dec 13 (13h-17h)

Live Q&A: Time to practise your skills, and nail the perfect angle.

  • Quick setup before interview 

  • Live Q&A: group interviews of an iconic Berlin artist - circa 60 minutes  

  • Group debrief

  • Battle of angles: share your takes, choose perspective 

  • Nail your own angle, pick a format 

  • Pitch! (and compare to your original take)  

  • Final tips on how to transcribe, edit, and build your story

→ Your pitch is ready, you can start writing your first draft. 

Workshop 3, Tuesday, Dec 16 (book your own slot, 1,5h) 

One-on-one Editing session: Personal professional feedback (PPF).

Here, each participant gets one-on-one feedback on their first draft. In this special session, you get answers to all your questions, and tips on how to improve your text and turn it into a compelling final draft ready for layouting. 

→ Your draft is improved, you can finalise it by our next session.

Final Workshop 4, Thursday, Dec 18 (4h)

Publishing session: Get an insight into magazine production, from final draft to professionally designed layout. 

  • Share your final draft (if you like!) and receive group feedback

  • Implement last edits and tweaks

  • Learn the different parts of a print story 

  • Nail a heading, a subheading, and pullquotes

  • Photos, captions, and credits 

  • Prep your draft for layout

→ Congrats! Your story has materialised into an original magazine feature. You leave with a professional clip for your journalism portfolio! 

For more info on the course reach out to n.vancauw@gmail.com 

Pricing and Conditions: Interview course: Workshop 1 + 2 (8 h) – 490€. Full package: All Workshops + one-on-one individual session + professional layout (13,5h) – €900. Reach out for discounts or instalment options.



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Programme//Electives

  • Pitch Like a Pro

    Turn your idea into a marketable journalism pitch and learn how to approach editors with confidence.

    We’ll cover what to include, what to leave out, pitching etiquette, and essential dos and don’ts. Ideal for junior journalists and freelancers aiming to get published.

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  • Nail the Right Format, Pick a Voice

    You’ve got a story idea and the material, but what format suits your piece best? Portrait or Q&A for a great interview? Pros and cons explained.  Reportage or feature: when is it best to use first person?  How opinionated can or should your piece be?  We’ll work through your perspective, explore options and choose the right.

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  • Interview Prep-Up

    Preparing for an important interview or need a confidence boost? Learn how to approach interviewees, prepare effectively, and conduct Q&As  like a pro. I’ll share all the key tips and the dos and don’ts.

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  • Story-Building

     You’ve finished your reporting and gathered your material; now it’s time to lay the foundations for a solid, well-structured narrative! We’ll work on your angle and use first-class storytelling techniques to bring your piece to life.

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  • One-on-One Editing Session (+ Post-Production Essentials)

      For those with a first draft ready, this session provides a professional feedback + edit. We’ll review, tweak, and polish your piece together. The workshop includes fact-checking and legal tips, final touches, and everything you need to ensure your story is well structured and accurate –  ready for publication!

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Short Masterclasses

Whether you need a refresher, some motivation, insider tips, a boost of confidence, or professional feedback — or if you're simply stuck with a story — these sessions are designed to help you achieve professional results at each step of the reporting and writing process, all the way up to publishing.

Refreshers, and Deep-dives

  • Masterclasses are €200 for a 3-hour session in a mini group (3-6people)

  • Book a private session for €250 (2,5 hours), and get a one-on-one suited to your specific needs.

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