This is a hands-on indoor workshop.  Each person will bring an article idea and supporting images to the classroom where they will turn them into an article-photo package for presentation to a specific magazine.

In the morning, the class will first learn basic principals of writing for publication, such as how to create a strong lead, use of sidebars, active verb usage, first person versus third person formatting, and how to quote.  You will also learn how to format the written word for submission.  You will have the chance to examine some of Lisa’s manuscripts and articles from a variety of magazines to gain a better understanding of the writing process.  Then you will draft your article with Lisa’s guidance.

After lunch, the class will look at different types of article-photo formats to learn what works for publication and what does not.  Lisa will review acceptable formats, image sizing, number of images in a submission, black & white versus color submissions and the latest trends in the editorial photography business.  You will gain a better understanding of the difference between fine arts images and editorial images, with a concentration on what makes a good editorial image.  Then you will select images to submit with your article.

The workshop will conclude with tips on how to query an editor and other details of the submission process.

The class will have the option of including their manuscripts and accompanying images in a “class magazine”, to be sent to each participant after the workshop.  Each magazine will have a personalized cover letter from Lisa with specific suggestions for that person.