How to Pitch an Opinion Piece
Description
Learn how to get the attention of a potential editor with a punchy pitch. ABC’s Entertainment Editor, Bhakthi Puvanenthiran, and author Vicki Milliken chat to Editor of The Westsider, Barbara Heggen, about the best way to write and pitch opinion pieces, followed by an audience Q&A.
Proudly supported by The Westsider.
Lineup
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran is the Entertainment Editor at the ABC. Previously the Editor of ABC Everyday and Managing Editor of Crikey, a journalist and editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, she has also co-hosted podcasts, worked at various literary festivals and is a regular media commentator. Bhakthi was previously a member of the Walkley Awards Judging Board.
Vicki Milliken
Vicki is a freelance writer and author. Through her freelance stories she loves to debunk the myth that those over 50 are past their use by date. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, DARE magazine and The Westsider. As an author, her books are infused with humour and heart. Her historical romances are set in Melbourne in the 1920s, and her children’s books in Williamstown, told through the eyes of a golden retriever. Vicki grew up living in many parts of Australia but calls Melbourne home.
Barbara Heggen
Barbara is a media professional with 40 years experience at the ABC and now editor of The Westsider, a monthly independent newspaper sharing stories from the West.
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