A shift toward e-reading over the last five years has led to a reemergence of longform journalism, with the rise of digital publications devoted to in-depth feature stories, such as Narratively, Kindle Singles, The Big Roundtable, Byliner, The Atavist and many more. This panel will be devoted to what makes for beautiful, captivating feature stories in the digital age, drawing from experts in writing, editing and multimedia. Panelists will discuss how longform journalism will be edited, published, disseminated and valued as it evolves in the digital age.
This panel will also focus on the craft of narrative: how to find great characters, how to report for sense of place details, how to keep readers captivated with cliffhangers, and how to write and structure longform pieces that will be shared widely online. We will discuss narrative writing techniques, and how new and veteran writers can break into narrative storytelling for the web.
PANELISTS
Caroline Pham, managing editor of GOOD Magazine (@CoralinePham)
Eric Neel, deputy editor of ESPN Enterprise (@EricNeel)
Lily Mihalik, Digital Design & UX at the Los Angeles Times (@mazet)
Mona Gable, SheBooks author of “Blood Brother” (@monalgable)
Zachary Pincus-Roth, deputy editor overseeing arts and culture at L.A. Weekly (@zpincusroth)
Moderator: Erika Hayasaki, assistant professor in the Literary Journalism Program at the University of California, Irvine (@ErikaHayasaki)
Doors will open at 7 p.m., the discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. If bringing a guest, please list full name in the RSVP. At the door fee: $5 cash.
Maker City LA is located on the 11th floor at 1933 South Broadway, Los Angeles. Street parking is available.
If you’re interested in volunteering for the event, please email Connie at [masked] by Thursday, Feb. 19.
Follow the conversation at #ONALA and special thanks to our sponsor, Maker City LA.
About Maker City LA
Maker City LA, a workspace collective for creative businesses, makers, and entrepreneurs, is housed on the 11th floor of The Reef in downtown Los Angeles. They are dedicated to serving the needs of LA’s creative community by providing inspiring workspace, essential tools of the trade, classes, unique events, and a collaborative environment – all in one place.