Writing for JournalistsThe new edition of Writing for Journalists focuses on the key issue for writers working across all forms of media today: how to produce clear, engaging and illuminating copy that will keep the reader hooked from start to finish. Written by skilled specialist contributors and drawing on a broad range of examples to illustrate the best professional practice, this edition includes:
This is an essential guide to good writing for all practising journalists and students of journalism. |
Contents
Contributors | |
Writing news | |
Writing features | |
Writing columns and blogs | 49 |
Writing for digital publication shortform | 80 |
Writing for digital publication longform | 98 |
Style | 119 |
Glossary of terms used in journalism | 142 |
Further reading | 164 |
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Writing for Journalists Wynford Hicks,Adams Sally,Harriett Gilbert,Tim Holmes,Jane Bentley Limited preview - 2016 |
Writing for Journalists Wynford Hicks,Sally Adams,Harriett Gilbert,Tim Holmes,Jane Bentley No preview available - 2016 |
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