Are you interested in writing long form, in-depth articles for West Leeds Dispatch? This masterclass is for you!

Do you like exploring the "whys and hows" of a specific issue in detail, or going in-depth with a person you find really interesting?

Our fun and relaxed masterclass on feature writing could be for you.

Our introductory masterclass, run by WLD editor John Baron, will help you:

Discover the difference between news and features

Examine the style of long form writing and learn tricks of the trade

Create ideas that will work. What makes a good feature?

Explore the many avenues of feature writing, including comment writing, reviewing, interviewing, news backgrounders, travel and lifestyle.

Understand how and where to use emotion, humour and opinion

Structure and interviews

Sources

Our free two-hour session will run at Bramley Lawn on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 7pm. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available.

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