NewsBreak Summer School helps creators find their next story

NewsBreak Summer School officially kicked off July 6 with journalists Paul Feinstein and Clayton Gutzmore participating in a fireside chat.

Professional journalists Paul Feinstein and Clayton GutzmoreNewsBreak

The session opened with introductions followed by a moderated discussion all about where to find local stories, working with publicists, planning a content calendar, utilizing social media, and building a successful freelance career. Attendees were invited to submit Live Q&A throughout the event, as well.

Some key takeaways included:

• Stumped on your next story idea? Let your curiosity fuel you. What are you interested in finding out more about? Follow that instinct and send those pitches!
• Social media can be a great avenue for finding new leads and creating meaningful connections within your community.
• Publicists are often the gatekeepers for food and travel stories. Find contact information on websites and/or call PR agencies directly to be put on media lists. Always be kind to contacts and follow up with the stories that you produce.
• Otter.ai is a helpful tool for transcribing interviews. Apps like TapeACall can also assist with recording.
• Many great writers are also great readers. Crack open those books!

You can watch the full session here.

Want to attend a future NewsBreak Summer School event? The remaining lineup is as follows:

• July 14 - Discovering the best sources, nailing the interview and storytelling with journalists Clay Kallam and Nick Fiorellini
• July 27 - Creator Connect: Meet fellow creators in a fun, casual way! (This event is only open to creators that have applied and been approved for monetization.)
• August 17 - Building a winning freelance career with The Writers' Co-op
• September 14 - Owning your beat: Collaborate with creators focused on similar beats (i.e. Sports, Food & Drink, Lifestyle)
• September 28 - Creator Connect: Meet fellow creators in a fun, casual way! (This event is only open to creators that have applied and been approved for monetization.)

For complete details and to RSVP, head to the NewsBreak Summer School landing page. All attendees must be approved NewsBreak creators prior to attending.

About the Creator Program: Our Creator Program brings together professional journalists, experts, and high-quality content creators to deliver relevant, local, and original content. NewsBreak creators cover everything from in-depth investigative features to timely events happening around town. Find out more and apply at creators.newsbreak.com/creators.

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