Bøker av Vincent F. Filak

Award-winning teacher and college media adviser Vincent F. Filak introduces fundamental writing skills that apply to all media, while also highlighting which writing tools and techniques are most effective for specific media formats and why.

Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape, with foundational elements like lead writing, structure, and storytelling, as well as how to think critically and determine what matters in a story.

As traditional newsrooms staffed by journalists and managed by experienced editors become less and less common, there is even greater need for all types of professional writers to be fluent in the editorial process. Dynamics of Media Editing emphasizes the broad value of editing as both a tool for journalistic management as well as an essential skill for individual writers of all stripes. The text takes a broad view of editing, as not just a process for grammatical accuracy but as an essential process for improving the quality of published writing, something that is relevant and essential to investigative journalists, social media interns, celebrity bloggers, and everyone in between. By organizing the book around skills, and then by platforms, Dynamics of Media Editing shows students how the basic principles of good editing can work across disciplines and media platforms. Features and Benefits ·         The emphasis on transferrable skills and multiple platforms shows students how to use the basic principles of good editing for journalism, PR, advertising, or social media marketing ·         The book takes a broad approach to editing, demonstrating that it’s not just a skill for managers at newspapers, but rather an essential process for improving all aspects of published writing. This addresses a critical course challenge, in that many students don’t see the relevance of an editing in their planned careers ·         As with Filak’s other books, an audience-centric approach emphasizes the need to engage one’s audience in order to be a successful writer ·         “Quick Tip” breakout boxes provide easy-to-consult lists of Dos and Don’ts for good writing ·         “Thoughts from a Pro” boxes allow media professionals from a variety of backgrounds to demonstrate the essential function of the editing process in the workplace

Dynamics of Writing: An Exercise Guide gives you multiple opportunities to practice your writing skills in-class or as take-home assignments. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the newswriting process and offers short-answer, multiple-choice, and writing-prompt activities to help you master the concepts and skills presented in Vincent F. Filak's comprehensive book. Additional exercises built around the unique demands of online newswriting will prepare you to meet the demands of a changing media landscape. Key Features: "Writing Exercises" enable you to recall & demonstrate your understanding of various elements found in each chapter in Dynamics of News Writing and Reporting. "Practice Writing" exercises empower you to apply their knowledge in a safe, in-class environment. "Live-Action Exercises" encourage you to expand their knowledge and experience through out-of-class reporting and writing opportunities.

Exercises in Media WritingKey Features: Review Questions help you recall and master core chapter concepts Writing ExercisesDynamics of Media Writing, Second Edition.