Classes
Check out classes and workshops at the Twin Cities Daily Planet! Email jeremyiggers@tcdailyplanet.net for more information.
Newsroom Café Come meet the editors and other Daily Planet writers, bring your ideas for written and video stories or photo essays. In addition, each week we have a focus that will help you develop your craft. These include themes like fact checking, relations with sources, and telling many sides of one story.
Locations vary — check below for this week's location.
No need to register - just show up!
3346 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Meet Daily Planet arts editor Jay Gabler at Bull Run Roasting Co. for a discussion of writing reviews. What information should be included? How should they be structured?
This is also a chance to talk about the stories we're covering and the stories we're looking to cover; and to workshop or talk over any stories you're currently working on—or are interested in working on!
530 University Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Meet Daily Planet arts editor Jay Gabler at Dunn Bros. for a discussion of our new University District newsletter. What is it? How can you contribute?
This is also a chance to talk about the stories we're covering and the stories we're looking to cover; and to workshop or talk over any stories you're currently working on—or are interested in working on!
461 N. Dale
St. Paul, MN
Experienced photojournalist Judy Griesediek offers a two-hour primer on how to get great shots to accompany your articles and blog posts - using whatever equipment you have available.
Learn how to use natural light to your advantage.
Learn how to create photos using techniques that will result in more interesting photos.
Discuss composition, simple lighting (natural and with a flash), and different lenses for those who have them.
Discuss the less technical side of photojournalism such as privacy considerations, ethical issues, when to get a photo release, how to approach a spot news situation, general tips on a variety of situations that require sensitivity, gaining access, developing rapport with a subject. Any other questions that students want to ask are welcome. Illustrative photos will provide examples of all these situations.
Tuition for this class is $10; scholarships are available upon request. Register at TheDatabank.com.
Writers' group PLUS! at Groundswell Coffee in St. Paul.
This week's focus: How to add events to the calendar
We'll also workshop stories — if you have one to workshop, send it to editor@tcdailyplanet.net by noon. And we'll talk about stories-in-progress and future assignments.
315 14th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
With the support of the Southeast Publications Board—former publishers of The Bridge and then Bridgeland News—the Daily Planet is expanding its coverage of the University District neighborhoods in Minneapolis: Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park, the West Bank, and the University neighborhood itself. Join Daily Planet editors and representatives of the Southeast Publications Board to talk about this new project, and how you can get involved!
228 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Meet Daily Planet arts editor Jay Gabler at Dunn Bros. for a discussion of news photography—for the Daily Planet specfically. How can you grab great shots, and upload them to our site?
This is also a chance to talk about the stories we're covering and the stories we're looking to cover; and to workshop or talk over any stories you're currently working on—or are interested in working on!
2929 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN
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Writers' group PLUS!
This week's focus: Telling Central Corridor stories
We'll also workshop stories — if you have one to workshop, send it to editor@tcdailyplanet.net by noon. And we'll talk about stories-in-progress and future assignments.
2600 Franklin Avenue E, Suite #2
Mpls., MN 55406
You know that social media is a great way to market your business and share information about your brand, but where do you start? How do you find time to fit it all in? During this hour and a half workshop, learn how to set up a business Facebook page and engage your fans. Discover ways to curate and distribute consistent information and grow your fan base. This workshop will also offer suggestions for how to set up your own editorial calendars related to social media content, ways to maximize your Facebook efforts when your time is limited, and general best practices in social media. Time will be left at the end for open discussion and questions. Laptops suggested, but not required.
Who should attend? Small business owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs interested in learning how to use Facebook to create awareness and expand business reach. This workshop is intended for individuals who are looking for ways to increase their Facebook presence and/or who are new to Facebook business pages.
Tuition for this class is $10; scholarships are available upon request. Register at TheDatabank.com.
Instructor Bio
Melissa Harrison is founder of Allee, a marketing and creative services firm in Albertville, Minn. As a strategic marketing professional with more than a decade of experience in working with nonprofits, member-based organizations and small businesses, Melissa integrates traditional marketing strategies with new media tools and concepts. Her areas of expertise include branding, graphic design, PR, content strategy and social media. In addition to her role as CEO at Allee, Melissa is a past Board member for Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications, a guest marketing blogger for Patch.com, a national conference speaker and chief marketing officer for SheTaxi.com.
Company website: http://www.alleecreative.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alleecreative
Twitter: @alleecreative (http://www.twitter.com/alleecreative)
Email: melissa@alleecreative.com
1569 Grand Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Meet Daily Planet arts editor Jay Gabler at Dunn Bros. for a discussion of building and managing relationships with public relations professionals. How can you work with them responsibly to meet everyone's needs?
This is also a chance to talk about the stories we're covering and the stories we're looking to cover; and to workshop or talk over any stories you're currently working on—or are interested in working on!
2600 Franklin Avenue E, Suite #2
Mpls., MN 55406
What is Twitter, and how can you use it effectively to connect with your friends, colleagues, and - for business owners - potential customers? Go from being a novice to a power user by taking this two-hour class from Jay Gabler, associate editor of the Daily Planet, who was voted #1 best tweeter of 2011 by the readers of Vita.mn.
Tuition for this class is $10, but scholarships are available upon request. Register at TheDatabank.com.
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