The Basics of News Writing
Here's where you learn to write news stories using the inverted pyramid, the five Ws and the H and Associated Press style. You'll learn to construct a good lede and to write quickly on tight deadlines. You'll also learn about the differences between writing for newspapers, TV, radio and the web.
Newswriting Exercises
Looking for a way to hone your newswriting skills anytme, anywhere? Try these newswriting exercises. Each exercise provides a scenario with a set of facts, and it's up to you to produce a story. To get the maximum benefit, force yourself to do these on a tight deadline (each exercise has a suggested time limit.)
Looking for a way to hone your newswriting skills anytme, anywhere? Try these newswriting exercises. Each exercise provides a scenario with a set of facts, and it's up to you to produce a story. To get the maximum benefit, force yourself to do these on a tight deadline (each exercise has a suggested time limit.)
Five Steps To Writing a Great Lede
So you've done a ton of reporting and dug up a great story. But all your work will be wasted if you write a boring lede that won't grab your readers' attention. Follow these tips and you'll be writing knock-their-socks-off ledes that will leave your readers wanting more.
So you've done a ton of reporting and dug up a great story. But all your work will be wasted if you write a boring lede that won't grab your readers' attention. Follow these tips and you'll be writing knock-their-socks-off ledes that will leave your readers wanting more.
Six Tips To Improve Your Newswriting
So you've done a ton of reporting and dug up a great story. But all your work will be wasted if you write a boring article that no one will read. Follow these tips and you'll be writing news stories that will get your readers' attention and never let go!
So you've done a ton of reporting and dug up a great story. But all your work will be wasted if you write a boring article that no one will read. Follow these tips and you'll be writing news stories that will get your readers' attention and never let go!
In Newswriting, the Goal is Simplicity
When writing a news story, always remember who your readers are. And if your readers are the general public - which includes everyone from the fifth-grader to the rocket scientist - then your writing should strive for simplicity, clarity and brevity. Say what you have to say in simple, clear terms, with as few words as possible.
When writing a news story, always remember who your readers are. And if your readers are the general public - which includes everyone from the fifth-grader to the rocket scientist - then your writing should strive for simplicity, clarity and brevity. Say what you have to say in simple, clear terms, with as few words as possible.
Learn The Basics of Associated Press Style, Then Quiz Yourself
One of the first things a student in a beginning journalism course learns about is Associated Press style, or AP style for short. AP style is simply a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses to job titles. AP style was developed and is maintained by The Associated Press, the world’s oldest news service. Here you can brush up on your knowledge of AP style, then put …
One of the first things a student in a beginning journalism course learns about is Associated Press style, or AP style for short. AP style is simply a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses to job titles. AP style was developed and is maintained by The Associated Press, the world’s oldest news service. Here you can brush up on your knowledge of AP style, then put …
The Basics of Associated Press Style
It's Not Exciting to Learn, But It's Necessary to Know
It's Not Exciting to Learn, But It's Necessary to Know
AP Style Quiz 1
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
AP Style Quiz 2
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
AP Style Quiz 3
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
AP Style Quiz 4
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
Test Your Knowledge of AP Style
Eight Things You Learned in English Class That You Need to Forget
The Stuff That Just Won't Work When Writing the News
The Stuff That Just Won't Work When Writing the News
Writing Ledes
Write a lede that will grab your readers' attention
Write a lede that will grab your readers' attention
Writing Ledes - What To Put In And What To Leave Out
Don't Clutter It Up With Too Many Details
Don't Clutter It Up With Too Many Details
Adding Context To a Lede
Give The Lede Some Perspective
Give The Lede Some Perspective
Writing Ledes - Emphasize What's Newsworthy
Emphasize What Makes the Story Unique
Emphasize What Makes the Story Unique
Keep it Short, Sweet And To The Point
Convey Lots of Information, Using As Few Words As Possible
Convey Lots of Information, Using As Few Words As Possible
Structuring News Stories
Here's what you need to know to put together a basic news story.
Here's what you need to know to put together a basic news story.
Attribution In News Stories
How To Attribute The Information In In News Stories
How To Attribute The Information In In News Stories
Use Verbs & Adjectives Wisely
Strong Verbs Are Great - But Easy on the Adjectives
Strong Verbs Are Great - But Easy on the Adjectives
Writing Follow-up Stories
Writing a Fresh Lede Is Key
Writing a Fresh Lede Is Key
Writing for the Web
Keep it Short and Don't Forget to Highlight
Keep it Short and Don't Forget to Highlight
Tips For Basic Broadcast Newswriting
Keep It Short And Simple
Keep It Short And Simple
Writing Court Stories
Cut Out the Jargon, and Lead With the Drama
Cut Out the Jargon, and Lead With the Drama
Writing About Disasters
Keep It Simple and Let The Story Tell Itself
Keep It Simple and Let The Story Tell Itself
Sports: Writing The Short Game Story
Conveying The Drama of Human Competition in 500 Words Or Less
Conveying The Drama of Human Competition in 500 Words Or Less
The Top 10 Sports Cliches To Avoid (At All Costs)
If They Make You Want to Upchuck, Don't Use Them In Your Story
If They Make You Want to Upchuck, Don't Use Them In Your Story
Writing Obituaries
A Celebration of a Person's Life
A Celebration of a Person's Life
Writing Ledes for Feature Stories
Writing Feature Ledes, How to Write a Feature Lede
Writing Feature Ledes, How to Write a Feature Lede
So You Want to Be a Critic?
How to Write Great Movie, Book or Restaurant Reviews for a Newspaper or Website
How to Write Great Movie, Book or Restaurant Reviews for a Newspaper or Website