Write Like a Reporter

The Land – a nonprofit newsroom covering Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs – has been training Community Journalists for years. These reporters are people just like you. Many have no experience as writers, and most have no formal training as journalists. They do have a burning desire to share authentic news from their communities. With our help, we bring their voice and their enthusiasm to the wider world.

During this session, we'll give you a condensed version of the training we offer these students. We'll walk you through the basic structure of a story, how to think and write like a journalist, how to secure and conduct an interview, and more.

Presenters:

Chris Mosby is the executive director of The Land, a nonprofit newsroom covering Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs. His writing has appeared in The Plain Dealer, Crain's, Yahoo, MSN, Patch, and more. He is a previous president of the Society of Professional Journalists - Cleveland. His work has been recognized by the Press Club of Cleveland, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the American Society of Business Press Editors. He is a frequent guest lecturer at Northeast Ohio colleges.

Faith Boone is the founder and lead consultant for Boone Logic. Her work has been featured in The Plain Dealer, Sun News, Cleveland.com, Northeast Ohio Parent, and more. She is currently a vice president of the Society of Professional Journalists in Cleveland and a mentor for The Land's Community Journalism program. Faith is a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She's dedicated to supporting community initiatives that align with her values and mission, actively contributing to non-profit boards.