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Summary: Details, and Details about how to write well.
Review: I barely received my copy, and the
advice/help on being a better writer
is pretty good. One thing that stands
out in the book is the issue of vulgarity,
and that is simply a no when it comes
to writing journalism. The other areas
are well explained, and i tell any one
who is reading this small paragraph, get it,
it is worth it! It will definitely help you
get more creative with your writing, this is
like the bloom's taxonomy of writing.
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Summary: One of the best resources for journalists
Review: I first read this book while in graduate school, now as an editor I keep one on hand for my staff to read.
Rating:
Summary: More than helpful
Review: I love the examples in this book. The author helped me trim down word usage and get to the point. Before this book I would have written that the author really helped me learn how to get to the point by not using so many words.
Rating:
Summary: Concise, readable, and informative
Review: I wish I had had this book when I started writing.Now that I copy edit, I've made our editor-in-chief buy it for all of the writers. In a completely readable way, it demonstrates how to write clean, effective copy. If you're vaguely dissastisfied with your writing, or if have any desire to write for publication, then get this book. It will improve your writing at least 100 per cent.
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Summary: I WANT TO BE YOUR CORRESPONDANT FROM INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL
Review: I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY APPLICATION TO BE YOUR REPORTER,FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA,BASED IN ARUSHA-TANZANIA. THERE ARE MANY INTERNATIONAL NEWS TO BE COVERED HERE IN THIS INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL. PLEASE, DEAR EDITOR ALLOW ME TO SEND MY COVERAGES. PLEASE ANSWER ME AS SOON. YOURS ABD-EL-RASHID ALLI,PRESS CENTRE-ICTR;CALL;1 212 963 2850 EXT.5237
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Summary: Have To Have It
Review: OK, it'll never take the place of Dylan Thomas poetry or a John Irving novel. But the AP Press Guide is an indisputable tool or the writing you do on the job--newswriting--and it is what it is. You should have more than one guide, including some kind of in-house directions, sitting on your shelf. This must be one of them.
Rating:
Summary: Have To Have It
Review: OK, it'll never take the place of Dylan Thomas poetry or a John Irving novel. But the AP Press Guide is an indisputable tool or the writing you do on the job--newswriting--and it is what it is. You should have more than one guide, including some kind of in-house directions, sitting on your shelf. This must be one of them.
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Summary: A "Keeper" (Good Reference)
Review: This book is a good review for the experienced reporter and an excellent introduction to the craft and the caveats of news writing for the novice. The facts are up front and easy to reach, making this a worthwhile book to keep nearby as a reference.
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Summary: Not just for Journalists
Review: This book is a must reference for journalists. It is small enough to be read and re-read many times. Every journalist should be forced to read this book, and be quizzed on it, every six months. It would save the rest of us from having to read the awful writing in the manistream press. Even a non-journalist would enjoy this book. It will give you some insight into how news stories are written. Also, if you catch a journalist breaking these simple "how to" rules, you can move on to another more well written story.
Personally, I would rather read a well written story about a topic in which I have no interest, than a poorly written story about something for which I am passionate.
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