The Writing Of News: A Handbook With Chapters On Newspaper Correspondence And Copy Reading (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165151394)

The Writing of News: A Handbook with Chapters on Newspaper Correspondence and Copy Reading is a book written by Charles Griffith Ross in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide for journalists and aspiring writers who want to learn the art of writing news. It covers a wide range of topics related to news writing, including the principles of news gathering, the structure of news articles, the use of language, the art of interviewing, and the ethics of journalism.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of news writing. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of journalism and the role of the newspaper in society. The second chapter discusses the importance of accuracy in news reporting and the methods used to verify information. The third chapter focuses on the art of interviewing and the techniques used to get the most out of a source.Other chapters cover topics such as the structure of news articles, the use of language, and the importance of headlines. The book also includes chapters on newspaper correspondence and copy reading, which provide practical advice on how to write effective letters and how to edit and proofread news articles.Overall, The Writing of News is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn the art of news writing. It provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of journalism, and offers practical advice on how to write effective news articles. Despite being over a century old, the book is still relevant today, and is considered a classic in the field of journalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Griffith Ross
ISBN-10: 1165151391
ISBN-13: 9781165151394
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d