Television news writing is its own writing niche. Unlike most kinds of writing, your goal is to reach the ears of people who often are not paying attention to your words. Over my 18 years of writing television news, I learned to write news copy that grabs the attention of viewers. I shared my knowledge... Continue Reading →
Start Strong
Think of your first sentence as the moment a sprinter takes off in a 40-yard dash. One foot should be firmly planted. The eyes should be focused straight ahead. Muscles should launch the runner's other foot forward, creating momentum that will carry them through the next few seconds. In writing, that means firm structure, focused... Continue Reading →