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Bryan K Pruitt.net FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS AWARDED:
Sponsored by the University of Mississippi, Department of Journalism Held at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. May 20-24, 2004 A five-day fellowship-only program funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to give reporters, editors and producers at news organizations an insider's understanding of the legal environment that tax-exempt organizations operate within. This issue is especially poignant as 927 groups battle for political clout, while other nonprofits are linked to the funding of terrorist operations.
Sponsored by the International Press Institute Held at the California State University, Fullerton June 7-8, 2005 A two-day program offering fellowships funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to encourage reporting that explores the international dimensions of news, both at home and abroad. Designed to help reporters uncover and deliver international news that connects to their communities.
“Community Media Connections: Linking with the News” fellowship Sponsored by the The Pew Center for Civic Journalism Held in San Francisco, Calif. January 11-13, 2002 A three-day seminar funded by the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education to encourage community-based journalism that incorporates the public into stories as civic assets, rather than as victims, passive spectators or bureaucratic processes.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: 2007 "They Call Us Storytellers" seminar A three-day seminar taught by three of the finest Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper writers alive: Gay Talese, Rick Bragg, formerly of the New York Times, and my personal favorite Tom Hallman Jr. , of the Portland Oregonian. Sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.More info at: spj.org/storytelling.aspMarch 6-8, Jacksonville, AL 2006 Screenwriting Expo 5 I am no deluded, wanna-be screenwriter. But I believe the analysis and character development demanded for film writing may make it the highest form of the writing craft. This annual event brings together nearly 4,000 writers, writer-directors, screenwriting teachers, production company development executives, and script analysts to share their passion for writing and film. The Screenwriting Expo is lots of fun and provides an interesting writing perspective. Oct. 24-28, Los Angeles, CA
The Robert McKee Story Seminar An intense three-day, 12-hour/day, seminar on story organization, plot development and design suited for project journalists, novelists and script writers. A weekend not for the weak of pen. More info at: www.mckeestory.com June 16-18, San Francisco, CA
IRE Unleashing the Watchdogs Workshop
Geared toward directing
midlevel editors on how to conceive of,
manage and produce watchdog journalism on a daily, beat and
long-term basis.
Hosted by the Western Knight Center for Specialized
Journalism, on the USC campus in central Los Angeles. March 31 -- April 1, Los Angeles, CA
Making Radio Documentaries
A class and workshop targeting the
production of radio documentaries. Taught by Christopher
Sprinkle, a freelance documentary producer whose work has
aired on more than 300 radio stations in the United States
and abroad; he's good enough to make his living solely by
creating these gems of life for the audio-only medium.
March 30, Beverly Hills, CA
Workshop: Book authorship with writing coach April Kihlstrom A seven-hour workshop imparting the art of planning and writing and rewriting a salable first draft. Taught by April Kihlstrom, the very prolific author of 31 published romance novels. Sponsored by the South Bay Branch of the California Writer's Club Jan 22, Sunnyvale, CA
2005 The Magazine Editor: How to Be One, How to Become One An six-week introduction to the magazine biz, taught by Rebecca Smith Hurd, the asst. managing editor at Wired. Both reading and editing assignments provide a professional understanding of magazine editing, common terms and processes, and how to make a story read better. Sept. 28 - Oct. 26, 2005 More info at: www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs1239.asp
National Writer's Workshop Presented by The Poynter Institute A full day of exposure to the best journalists, authors and writing coaches corralled! One-on-one writing evaluations top the event and send buoyed participants back to their projects with greater focus and fresh ideas. April 30, CSU Fullerton, CA
IRE Computer Assisted Reporting Conference Presented by the Investigative Reporters and Editors and the National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting An annual event providing access to specialized, hands-on training in computer assisted reporting along with classes on Internet reporting. Also included are lecture on the latest changes in FOIA issues concerning data requests and retrieval. March 18-20, Hollywood, CA
IRE Better Watchdog Workshop The name says it all! After a long association with the IRE, I was excited to help organize this event held at my Alma Mater. Sponsored by the Investigative Reporters and Editors February 19-20, Sacramento, CA
2004 Society of Professional Journalists West Coast Multicultural Writer-Editor Conference Sponsored by the Norcal Chapter, SPJ July 9-19, Oakland, CA
IRE Better Watchdog Workshop Sponsored by the Investigative Reporters and Editors January 24, Fullerton, CA
2003 National Writer's Workshop, Portland Portland, OR Presented by The Poynter Institute
AHCJ National Convention San Francisco, CA Sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists
2002 IRE National Conference San Francisco, CA Presented by The Investigative Reporters and Editors
National Writer's Workshop Anaheim, CA Presented by The Poynter Institute
2001 National Writer's Workshop Portland, OR Presented by The Poynter Institute
2000 Census Dissemination Workshop Portland, OR Presented by the Natl. Inst.for Computer-Assisted Reporting
National Writing Workshop Portland, OR Presented by The Poynter Institute
1999 National Writer's Workshop Portland, OR Presented by The Poynter Institute
IRE Los Angeles Regional Conference Los Angeles, CA Presented by the Investigative Reporters and Editors:
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“Fourth Estate and Third Sector” fellowship program
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pictures from the 2004 fellowship
