IN THIS WEBINAR The Perch editorial team will discuss how to pitch stories and complete assignments for our regional magazine. You’ll learn what kind of stories we’re fishing for, how to tell the whole story, how to work with editorial guidelines and all the details that go into a perch-ific assignment.
We’ve designed this session with current and future Perch writers in mind. Whether or not you have a vast portfolio or are just dipping your toes into the wonderful world of magazine writing, we’d love you to join us!
DATE Monday, November 29th
TIME 7 to 8 pm EST
LOCATION Zoom
COST Free!
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Your hosts
Meet our editorial team and tap into our combined industry knowledge. We’re a friendly bunch and we’d love to see your pretty face in the crowd (not to mention your byline in our pages)!
Chantal Tranchemontagne, Editor-in-Chief
Chantal is the founder of Perch and also Big Catch Communications, a Cornwall-based storytelling agency. When she’s not busy crafting articles of her own, she works on storytelling for other businesses and sits as a member of the National Magazine Awards jury.
Randi Barreiro, Senior Editor
Randi is a communications specialist who weaves women’s courage, wisdom, and expertise into engaging and impactful content. Her work has been recognized by the Native American Journalists’ Association and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise, among others.
Lauren McGill, Editor at Large
Lauren is Perch’s first staff member and continues to bring her creativity and quirk to the magazine. In her other work as a full-time medical writer, she writes about mental health, emergency medicine, and patient experiences. Find her work in national magazines and international medical journals.
Sierra Jensen, Editorial Assistant
Ingleside-raised Sierra Jensen has a passion for bringing interesting and meaningful stories to life. She is the newest member fo the Perch team and brings a fresh perspective to the table every time.
The topics
PART ONE
Baiting the Hook: The Stuff We’re Fishing For
In her presentation, Ed-in-Chief Chantal will explain the editorial mission of the magazine and how this informs our story selection. Learn about her curation process and what kinds of stories make the cut. (Hint: Look out for her favourite catchphrase “Why now?”)
PART TWO
Filling the Net: How to Tell the Whole Story
The Perch team isn’t satisfied with just telling stories—we want to tell rich stories. Senior Editor Randi talks about ways to incorporate texture and depth into your article by asking the right questions and more importantly, listening for interesting details.
PART THREE
Keeping Up with the Current: All About Style and Tone
Adaptability is key in writing for magazines since each one has its own writing style and tone of voice. Ed-at-Large Lauren will talk about the art of merging your own writing style with Perch’s friendly, perky tone.
PART FOUR
Hauling It In: From Hook to Plate
Publishing stories goes beyond great writing. In this presentation, our newest contributor and Editorial Assistant Sierra will share her experiences as a newbie to the Perch scene. She’ll go over what you can expect from the editorial process to what she’s learned from working with Perch editors.
PART FIVE
Going Fishing: Q&A
Come with your questions or come up with them on the fly! Our team is ready to answer anything you ask!