Writing for 'The Conversation'
Course description
The Flinders research community is invited to a one-hour online session on how and why to write for The Conversation.
The Conversation Australia attracts 13.8 million unique reads worldwide each month through its Creative Commons republications in outlets that include the ABC, IFL Science, Channel News Asia, Apple News and many more.
In this session, you will hear from Liz Minchin, Executive Editor from The Conversation.
Liz is a Walkley award-winning journalist and author. She joined The Conversation in 2012. As well as working in editorial leadership roles, she led The Conversation's expansion to Aotearoa New Zealand. She also teaches The Conversation's Pitching & Writing Masterclass. In 2010, Liz co-wrote 'Screw Light Bulbs': a book explaining bigger-picture climate solutions
This session will cover:
- the benefits of writing for The Conversation
- what sorts of ideas the editors are seeking
- how to pitch an idea
- how editors decide what pitches to accept
- what happens if you get accepted / rejected
- how to write for The Conversation's non-academic readership
- a Q&A
After we hear from The Conversation, Yaz Dedovic, Media Relations Manager at Flinders, will discuss the support available for researchers and share his experience of the benefits from showcasing your research in The Conversation. Yaz will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
This session will be run via MS Teams and a link will be sent to you via calendar invitation prior to the session.
Please contact us at researcherpd.rds@flinders.edu.au if you would like any additional information or assistance.
Type of course
Information session
Upcoming events
Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AMLocation: Web conference
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