Associated Press Sports Writing Handbook

by Steve Wilstein

Written by a veteran Associated Press sports writer, this handbook arms aspiring and working sports reporters, broadcasters, and photographers with exactly what they need to know to make it to the top in the glamorous and exciting world of sports journalism. With the help of dozens of fascinating and instructive quotes and war stories, contributed by heavy hitters like Dave Goldberg, Jim Litke, Alan Robinson, Joan Ryan, and other top AP sports reporters, the book tutors readers in the core techniques and methodology of sports writing, while at the same time exploring the important professional aspects of the business: how to get started and make a name for yourself; local, national, and feature writing; how the Internet is changing the face of sports writing; and where the business is headed over the next decade.

Genres: Sports

264 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2001

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently reading this book for a sports reporting course at the University of Georgia. It is a very easy read and provides great techniques when writing sports articles. I also enjoy the historical references it makes (because I then look up the author or event to learn about it myself).

If anyone is interested in learning about sports journalism, this is definitely a book I would recommend.