KPA 1 Week Boot Camp

2008 Kentucky Press Association
Journalism Boot Camp

General Information

The five-day KPA Journalism Boot Camp for entry-level editorial staffers, staffers-to-be or free-lancers will be held July 7-11 in Frankfort.

The cost will be $100 per person. Classes will emphasize writing and reporting skills and will be geared toward people without formal journalism training, who might already work for a newspaper, would like to or want to free-lance.

Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Blazer Library at Kentucky State University. The $100 registration fee does not include meals or lodging. You can download a registration form

The boot camp will be limited to a maximum of 15 participants. The deadline for registration is June 20, unless all 15 slots are filled before then.

Boot campers may commute or stay in a motel, if needed. There are about a dozen hotels and motels in Frankfort – some of which are modestly priced.

Veteran journalists will serve as guest lecturers. Boot campers will also attend a public meeting. There will be writing assignments and a focus on proper newspaper style. Libel law, open meetings and open records laws will also be covered.

David Greer, KPA member services director and a former editor at daily, tri-weekly and weekly newspapers will be the instructor.

There will be a get-acquainted dinner for boot campers on Sunday, July 6 and a farewell luncheon at noon on July 11. Boot campers will be our guests for both meals. Otherwise, boot campers will be on their own for meals.

If you have questions, call David Greer at (502) 223-8821 or e-mail via HYPERLINK "mailto:dgreer@kypress.com" dgreer@kypress.com. You can fax the registration form to (502) 226-3867 or mail it to KPA Journalism Boot Camp, 101 Consumer Lane, Frankfort KY 40601.