HARD NEWS
(+/-) 600 words
Starts with a summary lead: where, when, why, who, how, what?
Keep writing clean and uncluttered
Usually on the front page and current
SOFT NEWS
News that isn't time sensitive
The "Lead" is more literary
Includes profiles of people, programs, organizations
FEATURE
(+/-) 1500 words
Explores an issue
Very interesting
EDITORIAL
Expresses an opinion.
Personal
LEAD: Who, what, when, where, why, and how should be in the first 2 sentences.
TIPS:
Keep eyes and ears open
Read news
Be up-to-date
Research what your interested in
Talk to friends
Create a list if interview
Tape interview
Build a relationship
Start with easy questions
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