ABSTRACT

Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook is the go-to resource for writing broadcast news, offering readers the know-how to write excellent stories for television, radio, podcasts and online media.

Through clear and concise chapters, this text provides the fundamental rules of broadcast news writing, teaching readers how to craft stories on government, crime, weather, education, health, sports and more. It covers the necessary mechanics news writers need to know, including the nuances of reporting, grammar, style and usage. This new seventh edition is updated with the latest on how stations incorporate online and social media strategies, as well as insights into the directions local news is headed. Author Robert A. Papper has over a quarter century of broadcast news and industry research experience and once again updates this vital text with the information necessary for being a successful news writer today. Also available for this edition is an Instructor’s Guide, found on the book’s webpage.

Whether you’re a student seeking to learn the mechanics of successful broadcast news writing or a working professional looking for a definitive reference for your desk, Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook offers a comprehensive guide to writing for television, audio and beyond.

chapter 2|17 pages

The Business of News

chapter 3|14 pages

News

chapter 4|9 pages

Digital First

chapter 5|15 pages

Research, Collecting Information and Bites

chapter 6|9 pages

Readability

chapter 7|15 pages

Words

chapter 8|20 pages

Phrases and Phrasing

chapter 9|10 pages

Sentences

chapter 10|17 pages

Leads and Endings

chapter 11|23 pages

Stories

chapter 13|13 pages

TV: Story Forms

chapter 14|14 pages

TV: Working With Pictures

chapter 15|17 pages

Producing News on TV

chapter 16|8 pages

Radio … Audio … Podcasts

chapter 17|19 pages

Social Media and News

chapter 18|21 pages

Online News

chapter 19|16 pages

News, Weather and Sports

chapter 21|24 pages

Reporting: The GA and Specialized Coverage

chapter 22|17 pages

TV Script Form, Supers and Glossary