Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12423 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Synopsis
Explains how to write newsworthy and interesting articles, how to do research, journalistic techniques, interviewing strategies, and common grammar, usage, and spelling errors.

Customer Reviews

A little powerhouse full of great instruction for writers!
I picked this little (113 page book) up at the library and thought it might be of passing interest. I never thought such a little book could be packed with so much great information! I started out reading this book with a little post-it note pad next to me, figuring I would put a couple little notes on a few interesting pages, make some notes, then be done with the book. Well, now the book has a million little post-it notes in it and I think it's time to buy my own copy! Here are few chapter headings: Getting started (generating ideas & focusing on the subject), gathering information (fact vs. opinion, observation, interview, etc.), writing the effective article lead ...there are 10 useful chapters in all. They are written clearly and to the point -- no fluff here to fill in pages. One truly useful item in the book is a sample query letter (for an article). This is a great little book! Now I think I'll buy my own copy -- maybe you should too!

Exceptional
An informative and accuarte guide.
This book will save you time and resources by cutting out
loads of irrelevant information which causes confusion. A great back bone to the basic and understanding the funadamentals to achieving success.
Invaluable, a useful and thought provoking guide.
A recommended reading for any new journalists.
Ideal for Freelance & staff journalist.
Loads of tricks, tips and hints to achieving and increasing
your written productivity. 10/10