Writing for the Conversation
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Learn how to write for The Conversation | share your research | build your profile | attract media interest
Academic staff are invited to attend a one-hour session on why and how to write for The Conversation. The Conversation Australia attracts 23 million unique reads worldwide each month through its Creative Commons republications in outlets that include the ABC, IFL Science, Channel News Asia, Apple News and many more.
In this session, Executive Editor Liz Minchin from The Conversation will cover:
- the benefits of writing for The Conversation
- what sort of ideas the editors are seeking
- how to pitch an idea
- how editors decide what pitches to accept
- what happens if you get accepted / rejected
- how to write for The Conversation's non-academic readership
- Q+A
Members of the University’s Media team will also be there so come along and pick their brains, and learn how to make The Conversation work for you.
Who: All academics, researchers and PhD students
When: Tuesday 6 August, 12 - 1pm
Where: The Treehouse, Callaghan Campus, or online via Zoom.
https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/j/83178880948?pwd=32NSkKIlnq45BaYQsR47OEDq0QOtFB.1
Meeting ID: 831 7888 0948
Password: 592465
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Tuesday 6 August 2024
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