INTERVIEWING — The first step in a good story is reporting.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR REPORTERS Information is only a click away.
WRITING COMPELLING LEADS - You have many ways to catch the reader. Use them judiciously
NONVERBALS — Be observant.
MAGAZINE FORMULA to help a freelance writer get published.
SPORTS WRITING — This site offers suggestions to beginning sports writers. Also, it includes a glossary of sports lingo
COVERING BASKETBALL -- Specialized tips
WORLD OF SPORTS WRITING — A look at similarities in sports stories:
Permian's Mojo a no-go at Smithson Valley by Will Wright - Special to the Express-News
Heights finds snap solution by Raul Dominguez - Special to the Express-News
Sam Houston erupts in second half against Brackenridge by David Kendrick - Special to the Express-News
All three stories have a catchy lead, but they have the score high in the story. The stories develop from quarter to quarter with high points placed in between. Quotes are spare but pointed. They are about the same length. No need to pad these stories with unnecessary information and quotes. Keep it simple!
Baseball for Beginners
Basketball Terms
Volleyball Glossary
Soccer Glossary
Billiards Glossary
Table Tennis/Ping Pong Glossary
Tennis Glossary
Racquetball Glossary
COLUMN WRITING — Providence Journal columnist Bob Kerr answers the question: What is the aim of a newspaper column?
HUMOR WRITING — Not everyone is funny, but this information will improve your chances.
WRITING EDITORIALS — Help for editorials and commentary, the soul of the newspaper.
REVIEW WRITING — A former arts and entertainment editor at The Ranger gives suggestions to beginning reviewers.
ESSAY WRITING HELP — Get a leg up on college with help on essay exams from Purdue University.
WRITING RADIO COPY — This site contains all sorts of voices for the serious radio or television student.
WRITING THE SPEECH STORY — Don't overlook the simple speech story in your high school newspaper.
CHECKLIST FOR REPORTERS — The 5 Ws of reporting.
BRAINSTORMING — How to get the most out of group thinking.
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