1. Elections 2019 – Writing a Manifesto Tim Cobbett and Eddie Rowley

2. What is a Manifesto – Post-It Note Exercise?
What does it look like?
What is it for?
What should it include?

3. Definition
‘A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate’
A manifesto usually accepts a previously published opinion or public consensus or promotes a new idea with prescriptive notions for carrying out changes the author believes should be made. It often is political or artistic in nature, but may present an individual's life stance.
Writing your manifesto video: QaKIIY

4. Tips – Style and Format
Present info in an engaging way – doesn’t have to be all text
Highlighting key messages
Narrative flow
Clear but concise – think about readers attention span

5. Tips - Content About you, make it personal Experience and Track Record
Aims and pledges: realistic, measurable, value behind the detail
Include and how and the why
Don’t forget to include the basics like how and when to vote?

6. Tips – Forms of Manifesto Content
Full/official version
Social Media – spotlight on policies
3 or 5 things/pledge cards
Elections videos
Props and gimmicks

7. Manifesto Examples
In pairs/groups have a look at the example manifesto’s
What do you like about each?
What would you improve about it?
Which aspects bring out a reaction in you, why do you think that is?
Anything you can learn from this for your own manifesto?

8. Manifesto Writing
Have a go at starting your manifesto, or work on a draft that you already have
Pair up with someone not running for the same role
Give each other constructive feedback
Eddie and Tim also floating round the room to give feedback and tips until the end of the session