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Unlock Your Potential for Journalism
You are the change maker in your community. The written word is a potential for targeted change in your world. You are part of a larger purpose to make a difference.
Learn how to become a citizen journalist writing truth to the seven cultural mountains of influence: Church, Family, Government, Education, Science & Health, Business, Media & Arts.
Learn how to write a lead paragraph and use the inverted formula with the most important information first.
Learn to answer: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.
Citizens Journalism 101
August 2, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Requested Donation: $15 (to cover materials)
Offering tailored training sessions designed to enhance your skills in news media content by providing training in the basics of writing news stories as well as coverage of public meetings and the writing of political commentary
Location:
Shasta Bible College in Classroom 101
2951 Goodwater Ave, Redding, CA 96002
Citizens Journalism 201
October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Requested Donation: $10 (to cover materials)
A continuation of the training session from Aug 2nd with an added focused on County reporting. Previous workshop attendance is not required but may be helpful
Location: Shasta Bible College & Online (Google Meets)
2951 Goodwater Ave, Redding, CA 96002
Citizens Journalism 301
Expected Date: January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Requested Donation
A continuation of the previous training sessions with an added focused on Senate reporting. Previous workshop attendance is not required but may be helpful
Location: TBD & Online
Citizens Journalism 401
Expected Date: April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Requested Donation
A continuation of the previous training sessions with an added focused on State Assembly reporting. Previous workshop attendance is not required but may be helpful
Location: TBD & Online
Citizens Journalism 501
Expected Date: May 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Requested Donation
A continuation of the previous training sessions with an added focused on Governor reporting. Previous workshop attendance is not required but may be helpful
Location: TBD & Online
What types of training do you offer?
Our training is to cover the basics of reporting and storytelling, to understand how to read and interpret an agenda, placing the most important information at the top of the story, preemptively answering questions a reader might have, and how to write a news story using a compelling lead paragraph. These trainings will focus on how to answer the “who, what, why, when, how?” questions.
How can I enroll in your workshops?
Enrolling in our workshops is simple. You can click the “RSVP” button for the workshop that you are looking to participate, enter your name and email, and we will send you a confirmation email once we have received your RSVP.
What is the duration of your training workshops?
Each workshop training will be completed in 3 hours.
Are there any prerequisites for your training programs?
Our training programs do not require prerequisites, making them accessible to everyone. However, the later courses may build off prior material and knowledge, so we recommend participating in each one and especially the Citizens Journalism 101 course to fully benefit from the training.
How frequently do you have workshops?
There will be 5 workshops over the course of 10 months. These courses will be made available through the product page after completion if you were unable to attend live.
Are the workshops online or in person?
Citizens Journalism 101 will be in person in Redding, CA, but future workshops will be in person and available live online. Though it will not be live streamed, we are working to ensure the 101 course is available online after the event.
What does the requested donation cover?
The requested donation covers location and material costs for the workshop. You can donate using the “Donate” link. If you would like to donate in person for the workshop, please bring cash or check to the event location.