Thank You
Thank you for attending Ragan's Advanced Writing Certificate Course, moderated by Isis Simpson-Mersha, reporter and conference producer at Ragan Communications. Below are the slide decks from the presentations, homework assignments and bonus takeaway materials.
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Tuesday, September 26
AI Writing Fundamentals and Optimizing Content Creation
Erik Rhey, Senior Creative Strategist, CNN - slides
Heather Martin, Teaching Professor of Writing, University of Denver - slides
Tuesday, September 19
Week 2: Storytelling with an Inclusive Lens
Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. ET
The Art and Science of Crafting More Convincing, Creative and Inclusive Copy
Heather Martin, Teaching Professor of Writing, University of Denver - slides
Samantha Rideout, Director of Product Marketing, Cohere Health - slides
Vanessa Charles, U.S. Communications Director, Takeda - slides
Homework: Bring a story idea or writing task to explore using AI tools.
Tuesday, September 12
Week 1: Advanced Writing Techniques
Sept. 12, 1-3 p.m. ET
Write and Think Like a Reporter to Craft Impactful Communication
Jim Ylisela, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Ragan Consulting Group
