4 Newspapers and magazines
| • | Introduction |
| • | Interviewing |
| • | Copy presentation |
| • | Hard news |
| • | Softer news |
| • | Features |
| • | Reviews |
| • | A brief overview of … |
| • | Suggested activities |
| • | Sources and resources |
Introduction
The range and types of writing within newspapers and magazines is vast and varied to suit differing contexts, readership, specialisms, commercial factors, editorial control, ownership, etc. One way of categorizing writing activities within the newspaper and magazine industries is by differentiating between diary and off-diary events. Diary events for newspaper reporters include attending press conferences, the courts, local authority meetings, inquests, tribunals, local elections, community and sporting events and cultural activities. Off-diary events ...
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