How NSNC Online Events Like "Opinionated" with Clay Wirestone Work

Updated

NSNC's "Opinionated" session with Clay Wirestone is an online talk followed by a Q&A, held 7–8 PM EST and rescheduled to Tuesday, November 10. Tickets are $25 for NSNC members and $35 for non-members, or you can make a donation; registration runs through Eventbrite. The format suits writers who want a working opinion editor's view of the craft and a chance to ask questions, not a hands-on workshop.

What the Session Covers

Clay Wirestone is opinion editor at the Kansas City Reflector and the author of "Opinionated," his debut book released September 29. According to the NSNC announcement, he will discuss both his work as an opinion editor and the book, then take questions from members and guests. That combination makes the event useful on two levels: how opinion editing works day to day, and how a columnist turns that experience into a book.

How to Register and What to Expect

  1. Go to the Eventbrite listing linked from the NSNC announcement and select the ticket type that matches your status — member or non-member.
  2. Complete registration on Eventbrite; the session is delivered online, so plan to join at the scheduled start time.
  3. Expect a talk segment first, then a Q&A. Bring one or two specific questions about opinion writing or editing to make the most of the format.

The main snag to watch for is the schedule change: the session was rescheduled to November 10, so confirm the date on the Eventbrite page before you plan around it. Ticket prices are stated in the announcement; check the listing for current availability.

Is It Worth Attending?

Your situation What you get
Aspiring or working opinion writer A direct look at how an opinion editor approaches the job, plus time for questions
NSNC member Lower ticket price ($25) and a session designed for the membership
Non-member curious about NSNC Entry at $35, a low-commitment way to sample the organization's programming
Looking for a writing workshop Less fit — this is a talk and Q&A, not instruction with exercises

If you want to go further with the organization, NSNC also lists a fall mixer at 7 PM EST on October 28, a fall fundraising campaign, and membership join-or-renew options on its site.