Better Broadcast Writing, Better Broadcast News

Summary: Better Broadcast Writing, Better Broadcast Newsteaches students how to write with the conversational simplicity required for radio and TV.This text draws on the Emmy Award-winning author's decades of professional experience in broadcast journalism. In addition to writing, the text also discusses the other elements that make up a good story-producing, reporting, shooting, editing, and ethics. The author's real-world p...erspective conveys the excitement of a career in journalism. Features Covers topics beyond writing, such as creating a well-paced broadcast, shooting and editing in the field, ethics, and job searching, giving students a sense of how writing fits into the bigger picture of news coverage. Features examples drawn from the author's own experience, including scripts and stories from ABC News, allowing students real-world insights into the broadcasting field. Addresses the differences between television and radio and describes the skills that apply to both media, preparing students to work in either field. Includes exercises in every chapter, giving students practical writing experience and encouraging them to think about the lessons conveyed in the book. [read more]