How to Be an Activist A practical guide organising, campaigning and making change happen

A practical guide to help and inspire the would-be change maker no matter how big or small their cause, written by experienced campaigner Vanessa Holburn. Fresh from waving banners in the pouring rain, journalist and #LucysLaw campaigner Vanessa Holburn passes on the lessons she has learned so you can fast track your movement to successHow To Be an Activist covers everything you need to know to create a successful social campaign and bring about positive change no matter what your cause. This practical, inspirational book will help you identify your central issue, set meaningful milestones and goals, learn how to use the press and social media effectively, fundraise, budget and stay safe and within the law. It will help you with every step of your campaign, keeping you motivated through periods of self-doubt and staving off burnout as you celebrate milestones on the way to creating meaningful change in the world. With contributions from influential campaigners including Natasha Devon MBE and a foreword by award-winning animal welfare campaigner Lorraine Platt.This is the age of activism and everyone is invited to join the movement. From experienced campaigner Vanessa Holburn and with a foreword by award-winning animal welfare campaigner Lorraine Platt, this is the essential guide to activism. 'Essential reading for anyone looking to start a grassroots campaign - and useful bedtime reading for some of our political parties too' - Hannah Beckerman, GuardianHow To Be an Activist covers everything you need to know to create a successful social campaign and bring about positive change no matter what your cause. This practical, inspirational book covers topics ranging from identifying your central issue and setting meaningful milestones and goals, to learning how to use the media effectively and stay safe and within the law. It will help you with every step of your campaign, keeping you motivated through periods of self-doubt and staving off burnout as you celebrate milestones on the way to creating meaningful change in the world. With contributions from influential campaigners including Natasha Devon MBE.Fresh from waving banners in the pouring rain, journalist and campaigner Vanessa Holburn passes on the lessons she has learned so the reader can fast track their movement to success. This is the age of activism and everyone is invited to join the movement.