Broadcast Journalism

An Introduction to News Writing

by Mark W. Hall

Hastings House, 1974, [Second Printing], ISBN 803807376, paperback

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to covers, previous owners inscription on half-title page (see photographs)

“This is not just another book about writing for radio and television.  Rather, it combines the specialized techniques of writing associated with the world of broadcast journalism and with some of the more important approaches developed over the years by experienced reporters and writers.  The book covers the basics of radio-television news writing style as well as providing information and guidelines in handling the major type of stories that a broadcast journalist might be expected to cover during his career.  Here are examples and material that closely reflect what is going on in the ”real” world of journalism.  It covers “hot” stories; riots, drug raids, student demonstrations, etc., and not the usual “safe” events such as beauty contests, city council meetings, church activities and the like.  This book is particularly useful for students and the majority of practicing journalists working on the local news level.”