Elements of News Writing

by James W. Kershner

Kershner’s The Elements of News Writing 3/e is a concise handbook that presents the essential rules of journalism, while offering in-depth analysis of the evolving industry. With comprehensive coverage from history to how-to, and discussions of new media, online journalism, blogging, and social networking, this text covers news writing from a 360 degree view. The Elements of News Writing covers the basics of news writing without the extra verbiage. The author pays extra attention to grammar and usage, with easy-to-follow basic tips on writing for all types of mass media, new and old.

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Dante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for understanding journalism and all its aspects in collecting, writing, and distributing news.

[Doc Kinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good, light introduction to news writing, reporting, and newspapers in the advertised manner of "The Elements of Style."