Tuesday, April 26, 2011

4/25 notes

Hard News Story
  • Must be +/- 600 words.
  • It starts with a summary lead: (who, what, where, when, why, how) 1-2 sentences. Should make you want to continue reading.
  • Body: filled with things you are writing about- the facts. Add in interviews.. Helps weave everything into a coherant whole.
  • Keep the writing clean and uncluttered
Soft News
  • Must be +/- 600 words
  • Is not time sensative
  • Profiles of people, programs or organizations

Feature Story
  • Must be +/- 1,500
  • Explores an issue
  • Example.. Michael Sheradin story

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