How to Write Articles for Newspapers and Magazines by Dawn B. Sova is a short but helpful book on the technical aspects of writing for newspapers and magazines. The books clearly explains the important elements of a story, use of verbs, diction, and quotes.
The book can best be summarized in the closing questions writers should ask after finishing an article:
- Is the substance of the article the same as originally agreed on with the editor?
- Does the article exhibit a consistent theme?
- Does the article contain a consistent tone?
- Is the voice of the article consistent?
- Are adequate descriptive details provided to illustrate the meaning of generalizations?
- Is the writing free of clichés and other timeworn phrases?
- Does the writing contain strong verbs and precise words?
- Is the organization of the content logical?
- Are the transitions invisible, and do they allow the ideas to flow seamlessly together to form a whole?
- Are all quotations strong and meaningful?
- Are all quotations correctly attributed?
- Does the lead capture you attention as a reader?
- Does the lead connect with the rest of the article?
- Does the ending complete the story?
- Is the ending connected to the lead and to the rest of the story?
- Would you continue to read the article after the lead?
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