How to identify sources in news reports
All news reports, with a few exceptions, must be sourced. You too must name your news sources when writing a news report. This is the […]
Journalism
How to rewrite a news report
The need to rewrite a news report arises when the story lacks a clear structure. There is no clear lead; and there is no clear […]
5 differences between print and web headlines
Most Indian newspapers shovel the entire report – text, headline and picture – online. You wonder if this is the right practice. Does it make […]
4 key qualities of great web headlines
The importance of web headlines cannot be underestimated. They are the entry points to web stories. The editors must keep the following four key characteristics […]
3 reasons to quote subjects
You know why reporters in the past were encouraged to learn shorthand? So that they could note every word the subject said. The reporters could […]
What is a dateline, and how it is written
You must have noticed that each newspaper report starts with the name of a city and date. This is called dateline, and is used to […]
One annoying web practice that must end
There are several best practices that good sites like Financial Times follow. But there are some indefensible practices too. One such bad web practice is […]
The smartest way to test your writing skills
How do you test if your web writing is readable or not? One way is to ask a youngster to read it. If he understands […]
7 findings that will change the way you write
Do you know who is the biggest loser on the web? It is the traditional media. It is still to learn how to write for […]