Here is the second part of my tips for writing for a newspaper. Writing Articles After all the interviewing and hunting for information, the actual writing of the article is fairly simple, and much like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. You have to figure out the most important parts of the story, and then piece together the rest in a way that flows. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Writing For a Newspaper Part 2
How To Write a Strong Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter can seem like a daunting task. However, when you submit a cover letter along with your resume, you are showing your potential employer initiative and you are setting yourself apart from your competition. The following guidelines will help you write a strong cover letter. Read it here. … [Read more...] about How To Write a Strong Cover Letter
Writing Styles
There are many types of writing, and it's amazing how each style of writing is so different from other styles of writing. For example, technical writing tends to be more cut-and-dry and explanatory, whereas creative writing is all about good descriptions and telling a story via a character's actions instead of explaining what is going on. And then there is legal writing, which … [Read more...] about Writing Styles
Writing For a Magazine
Writing for a magazine can be a difficult transition from writing for a newspaper. At least that's how it was for me. The first time I wrote anything magazine style was actually for a class I took to earn my Professional Writing minor. I remember being a little smug. Since I had spent the last couple years working for a daily newspaper, I figured magazine writing would be … [Read more...] about Writing For a Magazine
Writing for a Newspaper Part 1
Writing for a newspaper can sometimes be tricky. When I first started writing for a daily newspaper, I had to learn a lot of the tricks of the trade as I went along. But sometimes this ended up being quite frustrating. So, here are some tips I have learned over the past few years. Read it here. … [Read more...] about Writing for a Newspaper Part 1
How To Improve Your Grammar
When it comes to writing for a living, grammar is incredibly important. However, many people may not have learned about English grammar since middle school. So here are some common grammar rules that are not always easy to remember. Read it here. … [Read more...] about How To Improve Your Grammar
