PRSA Boston Presents
The 2019 Annual Jack Jackson Art of Writing
For professional communicators of all stripes, the Jack Jackson Art of Writing workshops are the “can’t miss” professional development programs of the year, and for good reason. Attendees report that these technique-driven sessions boost their versatility in using language and narrative structure to more successfully engage journalists, clients, and other audiences across multiple media and content channels.
About the Program
Back by popular demand:
Writing Workshop with Ken O’Quinn
Who: PR/Content Staff, Managers, Strategists, Blog/Content Writers, Authors
What: Compelling Content That Works: A two-session, hands-on workshop covering pitches, web copy, blogging and news packaging. Bring your project and laptop. (Dinner included)
Where: BU College of Communication, 640 Commonwealth Ave., Room 209
When: Wed., Oct. 23 & 30, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Participants can attend one or both sessions.
About the Instructor: Writing Coach Ken O’Quinn – @kenoquinn
Ken coaches communicators and content authors at diverse corporate and agency brands, including Burson Cohn & Wolfe, John Deere, Motorola, Chevron, Oracle, Raytheon and Visa. He guides writers in channel nuances and techniques with technical expertise grounded in his years at AP. (writingwithclarity.com)
- Ken O’Quinn Workshop: Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 ($210 members/$235 non-members)
One session only:($145 members/$175 non-members)
Reservations
Paid reservations are accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis HERE. Attendees must be registered by name for pre-workshop preparation. User must be a member of PRSA Boston to be eligible for preferred member rates.
About Jack Jackson, Past President, PRSA Boston – Inspiration for the Art of Writing workshops
Through his versatile and incisive writing, Jack’s expert tutelage was essential to many in news (WCVB-TV, UPI, Chicago Tribune-New York Daily News), public relations (Golin-Harris, Miller Shandwick), and to students, through his position as professor at Stonehill University. Through the Art of Writing workshops, we continue Jack’s commitment to advancing excellence in written communication.
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Event Details
WhenOctober 23, 2019
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm