Want to write stories that grab people’s attention? It’s all about structure! Journalists use many organizational tools to make their stories appeal to prospective readers. We’ll talk about how to employ ledes, nut grafs, and inverted pyramid structure to streamline a story’s beginning and allow the rest of it to flow naturally.

Even if you’re not interested in news reporting, story structure is important for all kinds of writing such as fiction, personal essays, or even cover letters for jobs. Being able to present important information in a concise and compelling way helps convince people that your story is worth reading.

$15

Folks can attend in-person (921 N 8th St- Writers Studio) OR attend virtually!

Jennifer (Jenn) Walter is a freelance journalist living in Sheboygan. Her work has been published in a variety of local and national publications, including Milwaukee Magazine, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Discover, and Inverse. She primarily writes about science and nature, and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. Her writing and editing work has also spanned topics like entertainment, business, and education.

Jenn is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and German. You can usually find her out birdwatching in her free time.

Check out Jenn’s work at www.jenngwalter.com.