The November meeting of SLO Nightwriters features a presentation by former San Luis Obispo Tribune reporter Pat Pemberton.
Suggesting that a descriptive, anecdotal lead can draw readers into a story and—most importantly—keep them reading, his topic is “The Powerful Lead.”
A former award-winning journalist, Pemberton’s stories for the Tribune took him from death row to the back of a bull. His features appeared in major newspapers and magazines nationwide, including the Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone, Miami Herald, and Houston Chronicle.
Pemberton now serves as director of communications at Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business.
SLO Nightwriters, founded more than 30 years ago, meets monthly and welcomes writers of all ages and levels of experience. Annual memberships begin at $25.
This month’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chandler Hall, UCC San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road.