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Laura T. Coffey
@lauratcoffey.bsky.social
Society for Features Journalism president; senior writer and editor for TODAY show, Seattle P-I, Tampa Bay Times, San Diego U-T & other outlets; author of the national bestseller "My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts."
Reposted by Laura T. Coffey
It's official!
We have a conference program!
Look at this rockstar lineup of speakers — from SFJ award to Pulitzer Prize winners.
You will learn, make friends, and be fed.
Join us at @arizonastateuni.bsky.social in November!
#journalismsky

www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/9/...
Behold! Here’s the full program for the SFJ 2025 conference in Phoenix — Society for Features Journalism
The Society for Features Journalism’s first national conference since the pandemic will be November 6-8 in Phoenix. The focus will be on craft, camaraderie, education and inspiration with speakers lik...
www.featuresjournalism.org
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It's the final week to register for our epic @wearesfj.bsky.social conference from Nov. 6-8! Come join us in Phoenix to learn from the ABSOLUTE best in the business. Check out our full conference program and register here before the Oct. 25 deadline: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/9/... 🎉
October 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Check out the program for our upcoming @wearesfj.bsky.social conference in Phoenix from Nov. 6-8! Our speakers are INCREDIBLE, and these conference sessions are tailor-made for features journalists. Please join us in Arizona if you possibly can! 🤩 🎉
www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/9/...
Behold! Here’s the full program for the SFJ 2025 conference in Phoenix — Society for Features Journalism
The Society for Features Journalism’s first national conference since the pandemic will be November 6-8 in Phoenix. The focus will be on craft, camaraderie, education and inspiration with speakers lik...
www.featuresjournalism.org
September 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Laura T. Coffey
🗣️ Good news!
Due to demand, we have extended the deadline for entering our annual Excellence-in-Features #journalism contest!
New deadline: March 12!
So if you procrastinated (it's ok! 🙂 ) or are just finding out about this now, please enter!

Details: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/1/...
March 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What an honor to moderate a discussion about storytelling w/Lane DeGregory of @tampabaytimes.bsky.social & Mike Wilson of @nytimes.com at the American Society of Journalists and Authors conference in NYC!

#asjacon25 #journalism #writing #truestoriesmatter
@asjahq.bsky.social @wearesfj.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I can't wait to moderate this keynote session about storytelling at the @asjahq.bsky.social American Society of Journalists and Authors conference in NYC next week! Please swing by and say hi to Lane DeGregory of @tampabaytimes.bsky.social, Mike Wilson of @nytimes.com and me on Tuesday afternoon!
Pulitzer Winner Lane DeGregory and NY Times Editor Mike Wilson on Making Writing Come Alive - American Society of Journalists and Authors
Award-winning features journalists share tips and techniques for making writing come alive at the ASJA 2025 conference Feb. 24-26.
www.asja.org
February 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I can't wait for the American Society of Journalists and Authors conference in NYC from Feb. 24-26! I'll be moderating a keynote session about storytelling with Lane DeGregory of @tampabaytimes.bsky.social and Mike Wilson of @nytimes.com. Come say hi! www.asja.org/2025-asja-co...
February 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Reposted by Laura T. Coffey
Hello #journalism sky!
We've launched our 2025 Excellence-in-Features contest!
What to know:
🐣 Early-bird entry fee of $50 is good through Feb. 18.
💵 1st place winners receive $300.
🪩 New contest divisions are more inclusive of newsrooms today.
www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/1/...
SFJ’s 2025 Excellence-in-Features contest launches with new divisions, categories — Society for Features Journalism
Society for Features Journalism’s 2025 contest to honor excellence in features storytelling is open for entries. New this year: updated contest divisions and new categories. There’s an early-bird entr...
www.featuresjournalism.org
January 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM