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Sports Writing Workshop Aug. 25 6:30 - 8 p.m.

by Colleen Belcher, published on August 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM

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It's not too late to attend the "Journalism Ethics" workshop tonight. It's at our newly remodeled Sacramento Press office, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Molly Dugan, an assistant professor of journalism and communication studies at California State University, Sacramento, will teach the workshop.

Our second workshop for the month will hopefully transform sports fans into sports writers. Jimmy Spencer, founding editor of PublicCEO.com, will lead the "Sports Writing" workshop Aug. 25 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Spencer has a B.A. in journalism from California State University, Sacramento. He has worked for The Sacramento Bee, NBC Sports, and the Sacramento River Cats. Spencer coaches high school basketball in the Sacramento area and writes for NBA.com.

Attendees will learn about professionalism and ethics in sports writing, how to get the best quotes, how to come up with a lede and keys to getting published. All sports writing-related questions are welcome at this interactive workshop.

Badges will be awarded to participants for each workshop they attend. Writers who show up can also become verified community contributors.

Our office is located at 431 I St., Suite 107, in the Amtrak station. We are in the same building complex as Starbucks.

We recommend you find parking on the street, bike or take light rail, as the Amtrak parking lot charges $1.50 per half hour, and we cannot cover the cost of parking. If you take light rail, we will give you two passes when you get here - one to cover your trip here and one to cover your trip back.

Please RSVP by e-mailing workshops@sacramentopress.com. If you RSVP and decide later not to attend, please send us an e-mail to notify us that you will not be coming so we can have an accurate head count

Thanks, and we hope to see you there! 

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August 18, 2010 | 3:47 PM
I start class next week and of course one of my classes starts at 6, so it doesn't look like I'll be able to go. Maybe I'll be able to catch the end of it.. If not, I hope those who do attend have a great time!

Hopefully I'll be able to attend the next Sports Writing Workshop that is held.
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August 19, 2010 | 10:29 AM
Probably won't be able to go, but Jimmy's one of the best sports writers in the area that I've met and written for. He's perfect for the workshop.

Anyone who is interested in sports writing should go to this workshop.
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edited on  August 19, 2010 | 12:44 PM
Thanks for a great workshop last night. I enjoyed Ms. Dugan's presentation, and it's never a bad idea to brush up on the basics of libel!
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