Introduction, 1. You, The Storygatherer, 2. What Is News?, 3. Tools of the Trade, 4. Borrowing from Bond, 5. Building a Story, 6. The First Golden Rule, 7. The Other Golden Rules, 8. Headlines, Quotes and Pictures, 9. Tackling Different Subjects, 10. Writing for Broadcast, 11. The Non-Rules of Grammar
Biography
Ian Pickering has spent more than 30 years as a journalist, working on print and digital publications in regional and national news organisations. He has trained and mentored many young journalists . . . and is still learning himself.
‘From raw trainees through to the most experienced journalists, this is an essential handbook for any writer. Writing for News Media has been created by someone who clearly loves words and knows the importance of using them correctly for effective storytelling.’
Dave Morgan, Head of Copy and Style, The Sun, UK
