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Book Synopsis
Deserves to be on every journalism student's reading list and every tutor's book shelf. It is clear, straightforward and scholarly in a very accessible way... bursting with good advice and insight which should benefit all who all read it.
- Kate Jenner,School of Journalism and Digital Communication,University of Central Lancashire
A first-class no-nonsense guide to news writing... Anna McKane's wealth of experience both as a journalist and a lecturer in journalism gives News Writing the edge over similar tomes.
- Kate Shanahan, Lecturer in Journalism, School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
The ability to hone and craft an eye-catching news story is fundamental to good journalism. It is an essential skill that the young journalist of today must carry with them. The growth of online journalism and the use of social media has meant that the skills required in
Trade Review
The author has done a great job in updating and revising her useful book. It deserves to be on every journalism student’s reading list and every tutor’s book shelf. It is clear, straightforward and scholarly in a very accessible way. It is bursting with good advice and insight which should benefit all who all read it. -- Kate Jenner
Anna McKane has written a first-class no-nonsense guide to news writing which is suitable for both journalism students and freelance journalists. Her wealth of experience both as a journalist and a lecturer in journalism gives
News Writing the edge over similar tomes. It covers all the tenets of good news reporting for both print and online in a way that is clear, informative, and entertaining. -- Kate Shanahan
Table of Contents
What Makes News? Gathering the News The Effective Intro The Inverted Pyramid News as a Conversation Make it a News Story, Not a Narrative Presentation and Headlines Other Ways into the Story Accuracy and Getting it Right Choosing the Right Words Writing for Clarity Grammar and Punctuation More News Models Epilogue Appendix Glossary Further Reading Index
