| Writing for Broadcast News: A Storytelling Approach to Crafting TV and Radio News Reports Contributor(s): Raiteri, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742540278 ISBN-13: 9780742540279 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $52.47 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: Writing for Broadcast News makes the storytelling elements that comprise a broadcast news story for radio or TV accessible to beginning broadcast writers. Its step-by-step approach shows how to structure a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end through a framework that ties together the anchor lead, reporter narrative, and actualities or sound bites. Emphasizing that people are interested in people, this handbook highlights the human element and putting a face on the story. It gives practical advice to aspiring broadcast reporters and writers toward becoming effective storytellers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Performing Arts | Television - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General |
| Dewey: 808.066 |
| LCCN: 2005009533 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.46" W x 9.24" (0.84 lbs) 182 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Writing for Broadcast News makes the storytelling elements that comprise a broadcast news story, whether for radio or TV, immediately accessible and understandable to beginning broadcast writers and journalism students. Its step-by-step approach defines the parts necessary to structuring a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end by establishing a definite framework into which the anchor lead, the reporter narrative, and the actualities or sound bites fit to form a seamless, compelling whole. Starting with the idea that people are most interested in people, no matter what the issue, this instructive book emphasizes the human element and shows how to put a face on the story at the earliest possible moment. It uses student report case histories to allow beginners to more easily learn the journalistic process-and how to maintain its integrity-and also features quizzes, exercises based on actual news stories, and critical evaluation checklists. Writing for Broadcast News gives practical advice to guide aspiring broadcast reporters and writers toward becoming effective storytellers. |