Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of Writing for
Journalists focuses on the craft of journalistic writing, offering
invaluable insight on how to hook readers and keep them to the end of
your article.
The book offers a systematic approach to news and feature writing that
starts with the basics and builds to more complex and longer pieces. The
authors give the reader the tools they need to deliver engaging and
authoritative writing that works across print and digital. Drawing on
professional insight from writers across the industry, the book guides
readers through the essential elements needed to write powerful and
effective news stories, from hard news pieces to features on business,
science, travel and entertainment reviews. New to this edition are
hands-on writing exercises accompanying each chapter to help reinforce
key points; chapters on how to build a professional profile, pitch
stories and get commissioned; and a section on online writing, SEO,
analytics and writing for social media.
This is an essential guide for all journalism students and early-career
journalists. It also has much to offer established journalists looking
to develop their writing and lead editorial teams.