The first and most widely used handbook in broadcast news, this book clearly and concisely outlines the rules of broadcast news writing, grammar, style, and usage. Similar in format to the AP Stylebook, the Broadcast News Writing Stylebook is a useful resource for both beginning and advanced writers of broadcast news. With chapter-by-chapter coverage of story types, from business stories to crime and legal reporting, government, health, the environment, weather, and sports, the Broadcast News Writing Stylebook lays out the particular demands of composition, form, style, and usage in all the diverse areas of broadcast news. Completely updated, with expanded explanations of the writing process, more examples of both problems and solutions, and greatly expanded discussion and explanation of putting together stories and the use of bites and sounds, the book is a complete reference text for both aspiring and experienced journalists.
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*HA04, Broadcast News Writing Stylebook, Robert A. Papper(Ball State University), H4693-1, 272 pp., 6 x 9, 0- 205-14693-7, paperbound, 1995, $18.00nk, November*/ This is the only systematic reference handbook for writers of broadcast news. With 23 chapters covering all broadcast story types, this book lays out the particular demands of composition, form, style, and usage in all the diverse areas of broadcast news guiding the student toward crafting polished, hard-hitting news copy.
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Very useful and pleasant reading,
By paul.comenencia@ibm.net (Curacao, Dutch Antilles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broadcast News Writing Stylebook (Paperback)
Bob Papper sent me a copy of his book after it was published in 1994. I enjoyed reading it, recognized many of the valuable lessons he taught me and the other students at The American University School of Communication back in the early 80's, and felt inspired to continue on the path cleared for us by this great Journalism teacher and broadcasting consultant. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know anything about the subject.
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This review is from: Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook (4th Edition) (Paperback)
It's a great book and very easy to follow. I was not expecting a chapter on producer tips. Which helped immensely with my new job.
Whether your new to the broadcast news business or just want to brush up a bit on your skills, this book is an easy reference guide on how to write and produce for local news and national news. I felt it was way more informational than some of the larger and more expensive writing books.
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Very Useful Book,
By kurtchris@nmol.com (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broadcast News Writing Stylebook (Paperback)
I was a student of Bob Papper's at Ball State University and was among the first classes to use this book. Today, I'm a television news producer in a top 50 market, and I still refer to it often. It's easy to read, straight-forward style makes it ideal for students or professionals wanting to brush up on their technique. I am constantly lending it out to other producers and reporters in my shop
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