Writing for Radio

Wednesday 2 May 2012 - Wednesday 23 May 2012

Presented by: Sian Prior
Rating: Early and Emerging
Type: Course

Wednesdays 6.30–8.30pm, 2–23 May

Television, video, DVD, the internet – all were predicted to kill off talk radio. Yet we still love listening to those voices bringing us news, views, stories and audio arts from far and wide. Behind the voices and the artistry are a bunch of skilled writers pulling it all together. If you’ve ever had a hankering to produce must-listen radio, this is the course for you. Writer and broadcaster Sian Prior will give you the skills to write for the spoken voice, including: scripting and conducting interviews; understanding the language and formats of radio; writing radio essays; and crafting memorable programs and packages.

Sian Prior has worked in radio for two decades, producing and presenting programs for 3RRR, 774 ABC Melbourne and ABC Radio National. She also teaches Writing for Radio in RMIT’s Professional Writing and Editing diploma.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE DOES NOT COVER PLAYWRITING FOR RADIO.

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