The best way to write simple and clear news leads
Ask a professional reporter, and he will tell you that the most difficult part of writing news reports is writing news leads. If you get […]
Month: January 2024
Characteristics of a live blog and its advantages
There is no better way to report an unfolding story – especially a story that is full of drama, twists and turns. The cricket buffs […]
Know the key terms used in newspaper design
Newspaper design has its own language. To understand it you should learn what are picas and points, ems and ens, body type and text settings, […]
‘Designers who adopt AI tools will do better than those who do not’
Shajan C Kumar, an experienced Design Editor based in Kochi, is pioneering the exploration of Interactive Digital Communication Techniques within the realm of Social Media […]
7 smart ways to get your blog noticed
The blogosphere is like a swirling snowstorm. The chances of your blog being noticed are close to zero. Your blog is like a snowflake drifting […]
12 mistakes that most newbie bloggers make and you should not
Everyone wants to be a blogger. More important, everyone believes he/she can be a great blogger. Fortunately, blogging today gives you the tools to realise […]
Why e-papers have failed to fulfil their promise
One of the most exciting developments of the Internet era was the launch of e-papers. Newspaper enthusiasts and researchers loved e-papers which were launched in […]
‘Data journalist should integrate analysis with reportage’
Parvathi Benu is a journalist with more than seven years of experience. At her current stint with The Hindu BusinesssLine, she predominantly covers data and […]
Don’t mutilate words in the name of space
What do you do when it comes to using big words in newspaper headlines? These words eat up a lot of headline space, leaving little […]