The Elements of News Writing
Author | : James Williamson Kershner |
Publisher | : Pearson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 0205781128 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780205781126 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Kershner's The Elements of News Writing 3/e is a concise handbook that presents the essential rules of journalism, while offering in-depth analysis of the evolving industry. With comprehensive coverage from history to how-to, and discussions of new media, online journalism, blogging, and social networking, this text covers news writing from a 360 degree view. The Elements of News Writing covers the basics of news writing without the extra verbiage that bogs down many textbooks. The author pays extra attention to grammar and usage, with easy-to-follow basic tips on writing for all types of mass media, new and old.