Bliss, Edward, 1912-2002.

Writing news for broadcast. / Edward Bliss, Jr., James L. Hoyt. - 3rd ed. - New York : Columbia University Press, c1992. - xii, 161 p. : 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [154]-157) and index.

Contents: Introduction -- A new way of reporting -- Basic work rules -- Names and pronunciation -- Tell your story -- Watch that word! -- Some grammatical goblins -- Keeping it short -- The time element -- The lead -- The lead-in -- The spoken word -- Voice-over: Image and the word -- Those special formats -- Your electronic link to the world: The news service -- What else?

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Broadcast journalism--Authorship.
Report writing.

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