Writing
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The Right(s) Stuff: Working with Freelancers/Independent Contractors
Almost all publishing organizations work with outside contributors to produce content. Freelance writers, photographers and others comprise an important part…
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Tips & Tools for Effective Research
Research is either a much-loved task, humdrum chore or angst-filled process, depending which writers or editors are asked. Whether loved…
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The Art of Omission: Chipping away what doesn’t belong
I have always found the Journalism 101 guide—who, what, why, where, when, and how—to be of limited help. It’s a…
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Journalism 101: What Makes a Story Newsworthy?
What makes a story newsworthy – worthy of the name “news”? If you’re on deadline, the question may be “What…
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Them’s Fighting Words!
Stories that use these words are much more likely than others to be involved in libel suits. Calling someone a…
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Every Editor Needs an Editor
With one hand my driver aimed her vintage VW through the maze of mid-town Manila traffic, and with the other…
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Headlines: Getting Off to a Good Start
Headlines may be the most important writing you’ll ever do. If your headline doesn’t work, the story may not even…
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Grammar Rules you may have Missed
Here are a few things you may have missed in English class: Verbs HAS to agree with their subjects. Prepositions…
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