Imagine this: You are the organiser of the company’s Family Day and you receive a call from the company newsletter editor asking for an article on the event. You sigh.
“But I’m not good at writing,” you protest. “Don’t worry, just a few paragraphs will do,” said the editor. You agree but wonder what to write in those few paragraphs.
Here are some ideas on what to write if you are asked to cover an event for the company newsletter:
First, think about what you would like your article to achieve. If it is about a staff-related event like a family day or dinner and dance, the purpose would be to show that the event was successful and that everyone had a good time.
Next, think about how to achieve that objective.
- Put down the basic information on the event – what it was, where it was held, when it was held and who attended it.
- To show how successful the event was, you will need to think about which aspect is special. For example, if you had 90 per cent of the staff attending the family day, that would be a good thing to highlight. Or if it was the first time such an event was being held, make sure you mention it.
Finally, one of the best ways to show that an event was successful is to include a quotation from a participant and, if possible, a photograph capturing the positive atmosphere at the event.
A line from one or two of the staff saying that they enjoyed the food or the programme goes a long way in creating a sense of excitement over the event.
Happy writing!
Source: Edited from the english@work e-newsletter by 938LIVE. Subscribe to the english@work newsletter.
