Opinion Writing for Animal Advocates

Calling all animal lovers! Learn how you can make a difference for animals through opinion writing with instruction by Julie Knopp. During this workshop, you will learn: Why writing for animals matters Writing tips and tricks for compelling readers and leaders to action How to write, pitch, and publish an op-ed in the news Other strategies for getting animal issues or any cause you care about in the news You’ll leave this class with a list of writing dos and don’ts, a short guide to ethical storytelling, templates for op-eds and pitch emails, and much more. Whether you’re a total beginner or a more experienced writer, this class is for you! About Julie Knopp Julie Knopp has been working at the intersection of communications, education, and nonprofit leadership for more than a decade. Julie’s media strategy work has resulted in coverage with National Public Radio (NPR), HuffPost, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), and other prominent news outlets. Julie’s own writing has been featured in the New York Daily News, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Madison Capital Times, and other media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, which she uses to transmit her talent for media strategy and writing to passionate people like you. To learn more about Julie’s work, visit julieknopp.com .