Writing Masterclass with Colin Pantall

This is the first masterclass with Colin Pantall which focused on the ways in which we should write for all different types of scenarios. However, our main focus was on how to write a statement for Source Magazine. Colin wanted to remind us that when writing we should consider

• who are you writing for ?

• what are you writing?

• what are you trying to convey?

• how can you interest people?

Colin emphasised the importance writing and considering your writing before putting it out there. Currently we are working towards writing a piece for our Source Magazine submissions, therefore the conversation was leaning towards that type of writing more. For example, we were advised that writing in first person makes the piece a lot more personable and therefore more relatable for the reader. Furthermore, its less suggestive of yourself, it humbles your writing more.

• for source:
  - 1st person
  - make it specific
  - avoid key words and abstractions
  - look at some good previous examples

• The pitch:
  - select key points
  - what is the story?
  - what is interesting? (remember colin’s butterfly story)
  - what will connect?
  - who is your audience?

With all this in mind, I am going to re-word my current statement for Phantom Pain, which is the project I am going to submit for SOURCE Magazine. I want to create a more personal statement that doesn’t gloss over the subject matter, but delves slightly deeper.