How to write for newspapers
Advice from The Whitehaven News of 1860 is still sound today...
Write briefly!
I found this in an 1860 issue of The Whitehaven News but its advice on how to write for newspapers probably can't be bettered. Particulary point six! 1. Have something to write about. 2. Write plain; dot your i’s; cross your t’s; point sentences; begin with capitals. 3. Write short; to the point; stop when you have done. 4. Write only on one side of the leaf. 5. Read it over; abridge and correct it, until you get it into the shortest space possible. 6. Pay the postage.
Published: August 19, 2010
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- Carlisle haulier Stobart wins £25 million a year Tesco contract (5 comments)
- Charged with making indecent images of children
- Netherhall edge closer
- England Knights Rugby League team visit Jericho Primary School to train with the pupils
- Fined for no TV licence
- Side-splitting shows set for the Civic
- Proof policeman are getting younger!
- Cracknell in town for latest challenge
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