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by Sally Adams (Author), Wynford Hicks (Author), Harriett Gilbert (Author) "This book is about the craft of journalistic writing: putting one word after another so that the reader gets the message - or the joke..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1st. Edition edition (1 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0415184452
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415184458
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,478 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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..."the Routledge Media Skills series.... offering solid how-to-do-it advice for those embarking on a career in journalism or television...and together they are beginning to form a comprehensive textbook published in installments."
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Writing for Journalists is about the craft of journalistic writing: how to put one word after another so that the reader gets the message or the joke, goes on reading and comes back for more. Whether students, trainees or professionals, Writing for Journalists is a practical guide for all those who write for publication in newspapers and periodicals. Writing for Journalists introduces the reader to the essentials of good writing. Using many examples of previously published work and critically analysing stories and reviews from daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, periodicals and specialist trade journals Writing for Journalists includes: advice on how to start writing and recommendations on about how to improve and develop your style how to write a news story which is informative and interesting for readers tips on, feature writing, from agony columns to profiles and product round-ups to obituaries how to research, structure and write reviews a glossary of journalistic terms and suggestions for further reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent advice - not just for journalists, 18 Sep 2001
More people than journalists need to write concisely and clearly. Hicks shows how to organise material, thoughts and logic into the production of text that people will want to read. At the same time, this book is a jolly good read, and I did so at one sitting. The examples that illustrate his points are well chosen. Wish I had been able to read this at school. Delightful to read a "how to..." book that in no way talks down to its readers. Also very clear from the first page what the writer will not cover. If in doubt, buy it. Having bought, use it. An excellent companion volume to Chris Browne's Journalist's Handbook - no overlap whatsoever.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good book, good delivery, 3 Feb 2004
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arrived speedily in great condition and at great price. No complaints. I'd buy from them again in good faith.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Punchy & Precise: An excellent and informative read, 6 Jun 2009
By T. Gibson (UK) - See all my reviews
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As an aspiring journalist, I found this book both extreamly insightful as well as being both an interesting and entertaining read. The book flows from start to finish, with detailed yet easy to understand descriptions and examples of writing.

The book is up to date, and refers to papers such as the 'Guardian' and the 'Mirror' which makes it easier to see the ways of writing put to practise. The guide provides the reader with the crucial rules of good writing, including how to put a story together and WHAT you should be including and where. The '6 questions' - Who, What, How, When, Where and Why - taught me exactly this and are one of the most important details to include in every story.

Overall, I gave this book five stars - and it deserves each and every one!
I cannot recommend this book enough; and is a simple MUST for every aspiring journalist or anyone with an interest in the industry or english.

I'm now looking to buy the other's in the series (Reporting for Journalists, Interviewing for Journalists etc) as I thoroughly enjoyed the informative yet entertaining flare the book entails page to page.

Enjoy!


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