Newspaper Writing and Editing
by OpenStories
Original author: Willard Grosvenor Bleyer
"Newspaper Writing and Editing" by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a practical handbook on journalism written in the early 20th century. This text serves as a guide for students of journalism and aspiring writers to understand and practice the essential principles of newspaper writing and editing. The book covers various aspects of the newspaper production process, from gathering news to editing and presenting it effectively. The opening of the book sets the stage for its instructional content, emphasizing the author's experience in teaching journalism and the need for a comprehensive textbook to guide students in practical newspaper work. Bleyer discusses the importance of having organized learning resources that provide clear examples and analyses of current practices in journalism. He introduces the book's structure and its intended audience, making it clear that both students and interested individuals can benefit from the outlined principles and techniques involved in writing and editing for newspapers.
Newspaper Writing and Editing, by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65884.
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18 Chapters
- 1.Preface1,402 words
- 2.Chapter I: How a Newspaper Is Made4,924 words
- 3.Chapter II: News and News Values3,571 words
- 4.Chapter III: Getting the News9,050 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Structure and Style in News Stories (1)7,799 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Structure and Style in News Stories (2)3,472 words
- 7.Chapter V: News Stories of Unexpected Occurrences7,737 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Speeches, Interviews, and Trials9,258 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Special Kinds of News9,234 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Follow Up and Rewrite Stories4,475 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Feature Stories (1)8,288 words
- 12.Chapter IX: Feature Stories (2)6,763 words
- 13.Chapter X: Editing Copy3,823 words
- 14.Chapter XI: The Writing of Headlines7,925 words
- 15.Chapter XII: Proof-Reading719 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: Making Up the Paper2,630 words
- 17.Chapter XIV: The Function of the Newspaper (1)8,801 words
- 18.Chapter XIV: The Function of the Newspaper (2)2,835 words