Writing the Arts
with John Threlfall
Thursday, November 29th
7:00 p.m.
University of Victoria Fine Arts Building
Room 103
FREE Admission

Writing about the arts is just like any other beat: you need to cultivate sources, know the players, keep up with the changes in the scene, and be knowledgeable in a variety of areas. But, unlike most other journalistic fields, arts writing also gives you the freedom to work in a variety of styles and formats, often affording you the opportunity to be as creative in your writing as the work you’re covering. From visual art and theatre to music, opera, film, and more, this entertaining and fast-moving talk by a 30-year arts veteran will offer tips on giving good interview, finding untold stories, developing a niche, working with different writing styles, getting creative with your coverage, and writing about art forms outside of your expertise. Guaranteed to be the most fun you’ll ever have at a writing class!