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Dear Viola: Reporting, Writing and Editing for the Student Journalist
Dear Viola Reporting Writing and Editing for the Student Journalist Author:William Bridges A quick, witty, easy-to-read advice book on reporting, writing and editing for journalism students, journalism educators, reporters, editors and writing coaches. The tips in the book also apply to public relations writing and editing. The title is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a student journalist's mistake, when the word "viola" appeared in... more » a news story instead of the intended French word, "voilą." The title itself serves as a vivid reminder about accuracy and precision in journalistic writing. Sampling of section headings: Why be a reporter?; Talking to strangers; Get it right; Seeing the details; On the beat; The deadline monster; When tragedy strikes; Anonymous sources; "May I see your story?"; Quotes; Taking notes; Style; Voice; Tone; Revision; Leads; Write tight; Windbags; When readers complain; Surviving mistakes; Spelling; Form and Function; The joy of editing; Working with reporters; Extremist editors; Breakable rules; Comma control; Hyphen headaches; Photo captions; Writing the head; Off the record.« less