WORKSHOPS

Core Workshop: “Write to Change the World”

This workshop is based on time-tested models of transformational learning, designed to unlock knowledge in powerful and unexpected ways. We explore the source of credibility; the patterns and elements of persuasion; the difference between being “right” and being effective; how to preach beyond the choir; and how to think bigger about what you know—to have more impact in the world. Participants emerge with concrete results (op-ed drafts and more), and access to our national network of journalist mentors for individual follow up. Our workshops are also designed to inspire and cultivate a greater sense of social responsibility by clarifying our potential impact on the world.

In April 2020 we went 100% virtual, which has allowed for an exhilarating learning experience - with participants joining us across geography, time, and an enormous range of identities, voices and ideas. We now typically welcome global cohorts of 50+ people, and we break into smaller cohorts of ten for discovery-based work, in which participants learn by doing. As always, our model is based on discovery through group interaction, so we ask participants to show up and participate in full.

Advanced Workshop: “Accelerating Ideas”

This advanced workshop, which is a sequel to our core "Write to Change the World" workshop, is for alums of the core workshop and Public Voices Fellowship only. Based on our flagship fellowship curriculum and offered rarely to the public, it focuses on connecting people and ideas across time, space, expertise and identity - and on accelerating our ideas by investing in the diversity of our knowledge sets. It is designed to make us more strategic and intelligent - both as individuals and as a collective.

Participants emerge with tools to generate new ideas; tactics for being timely at any time; an outline for a draft op-ed (on an idea only you can write, but might never have thought of before); and a global network of diverse peers amongst whom you have the potential to increase your impact and our intelligence. This highly energetic and interactive workshop culminates in the entire group writing an op-ed together - an exercise in collaborative action.

Schedule and Registration

Who should attend?

We welcome people of all identities, backgrounds, genders and positions. We seek to always overrepresent the underrepresented, including women. As our curriculum is based on expanding our thinking, it is suitable for those with or without publishing experience.

Refund and Transfer Policy

• Refunds: Tuition is refundable if cancellation is made within 48 hours of purchase. In that event, please contact us. After that, all payments are final. Under our sustainable social justice model, scholarship spots are allocated based on the number of paid participants who have registered. We understand that schedules change and things happen, and below are your options in that event.

• Transfers: After 48 hours, you may transfer your registration to another workshop for a fee of $100. The fee is non-negotiable.

• Pay It Forward: Alternatively, you may "Pay It Forward" and send another person to the workshop for which you have registered.  If you choose to “Pay it Forward,” and also wish to register yourself for a later date, we will give you a credit of $50 towards your future program (provided you register at the same time.) Please contact us prior to “Paying it forward” and please note we cannot retroactively issue your credit. 

• No-show policy: If you do not show up for a session for which you have registered, your registration will not be transferred, and you will not receive a refund.

Scholarship Policy

We welcome everyone, regardless of means, and provide scholarships for those who would benefit. Apply here.

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