Originally recorded on February 25, 2016 In this webinar… Do you feel like you’re always writing recaps instead of original news stories? This presentation is designed to help you take your stories to the next level — instead of just telling readers what happened. Tim Schmitt, with GateHouse Media, shares tips on how to make…

Originally recorded on March 10, 2016 In this webinar… Many journalists hate math, but love numbers stories. With a few easy steps, you can use Excel to crunch numbers in a way that is reliable and fast. Join Erin Jordan as she shares her tips for making the most of Excel as a reporting tool.…

Originally recorded on February 16, 2017 In this webinar… Award-winning editorial writer Michael Smith of the Spartanburg (S.C.) Herald-Journal explains how he crafts his editorials, and offers pointers for keeping the community conversation vibrant, all while maintaining a fast-paced newsroom.

Originally recorded on April 28, 2011 In this webinar… –Have trouble with lie vs. lay and who vs. whom? –Need a quick guide to healthy vs. healthful? –Pronoun usage a problem? –Is he shorter than she, or shorter than her? If you write, or if you edit the writing of others, then this webinar and…

Originally recorded on April 22, 2016 In this webinar… Whether you’re using them to share data and statistics or to provide background on a story, making use of breakouts can help trim your stories and provide a better experience for your readers. This session covers a rundown of effective breakouts and tips on how to…

Originally recorded on May 19, 2016 In this webinar… The Medford Mail Tribune’s recent participation in GateHouse’s Better Journalism Project revealed several best practices for consistently creating enterprise news, as well as developing a highly visible campaign for readers. In this session, learn how to plan for, execute and promote enterprise journalism on a weekly…

Originally recorded on June 9, 2016 In this webinar… Journalists can tell digital stories with a variety of tools that make the experience more interesting and personal for the reader. This webinar introduces you to some of these tools, demonstrate why they are effective and explain how to use some of them. Most important, we’ll…

Originally recorded on April 20, 2017   In this webinar… Does your workplace look like your last family picnic?  Does your customer and co-worker look and act different than ten years ago? Do you experience challenges working with others from different generations?  If you answered yes to these questions, then this practical, real–life situational seminar…

Originally recorded on August 2, 2018 In this webinar… Writing, editing, photography, videography, website and social media management…How much can one person do? And how can you find time to develop new skills? When you’re working in a small or resource-strapped organization, transformation and innovation can feel impossible. But you can try new things. The…

Originally recorded on June 23, 2016 In this webinar… Think you don’t have enough time for watchdog journalism? Stretched way too thin for investigations? Overwhelmed with keeping the daily machine running? We’ve all been there. Chris Coates, the watchdog and investigations editor for The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., offers practical advice for creating a…