Writing tips

FEATURE WRITING — Look for help here with the art of spinning an interesting tale.

INTERVIEWING — The first step in a good story is reporting.

NONVERBALS — Be observant


SPORTS WRITING — This site offers suggestions to beginning sports writers. Also, it includes a glossary of sports lingo. Step by step sports

COLUMN WRITING — Providence Journal columnist Bob Kerr answers the question: What is the aim of a newspaper column?

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.

POWER REPORTING — All kinds of help for the reporter.

BRAINSTORMING — How to get the most out of group thinking.