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Newspaper Publishing Feature Writer: John Seidenberg

Newspapers are going through the most dramatic transformations in memory and here you will read about its history, biographies of award-winning reporters, overviews of the industry, trends and opportunities and the impact of digital communication.

For aspiring and experienced news reporters, there will be information about how they can transfer their skills and talents from print into digital newspapers. Inspiring actual stories about women reporters, such as Ida M. Tarbell and men like Sunny Reston, who provided the guides to ethical newspaper reporting.

You will be taken behind the scenes of newspaper publishing, from the days of the linotype, to hot presses, and finally computers and the internet.


Feature Writer Articles in Newspaper Publishing

Newsday Difficulties Under Cablevision Ownership
Cablevision's establishment of a pay wall for Newsday has driven away online traffic. The move also reflects a greater interest in the cable TV business over the paper.
Journalist Defends Role in Scientology Study
A veteran journalist explains his role as editor of a study sought by the Church of Scientology to investigate coverage of the organization by the St. Petersburg Times.
Writers' Reasons for Plagiarism Remain Similar
Many writers found plagiarizing have maintained it was unintentional. Others disagree but note problems from ease of online material and lack of clearly stated standards.
Funding for Virginia Tech Newspaper to Continue
Objections over online comments on the Virginia Tech newspaper site will not result in withdrawal of school funding. First Amendment considerations were also a factor.
FCC Review of U.S. Media to Include Newspapers
The FCC is now considering what response, if any, government should have to the technological changes affecting the news media and the economic impact on newspapers.


Contributing Articles in Newspaper Publishing

FCC Invites Citizens to Sound Off About the News
Citizens who have thoughts to share about the role the news media plays in their lives, are invited to tell the Federal Communications Commission all about it.
Pulitzer Prize Shocker
The National Enquirer exposed the infidelity of U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards and has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for the story.
Tools of the Trade for the Mobile Journalist
With the face of journalism changing rapidly every day, new tools are being utilized. A new type of journalist has emerged in the last decade.
How the Inverted Pyramid Works
Follow this common journalism guide to write effective news articles.
How to Do Vox-Pops
Vox-pops can build up journalists' confidence regarding their interview skills .
The Art of Interviewing
An interviewee can be anyone from a sui generis artist to a teenager who won the lottery. It is always up to the journalist though, to make the interview captivating.
Create a Great Resume for Journalism Jobs
Journalism resumes are very specifically detailed. These tips will help you create a perfect journalism resume that will help you land the job.
Covering Crime
Anything dealing with life and death is big news and should be covered appropriately.
Community Reporting
Beats and general assignment reporting sometimes crossover into each other, so it's important to distinguish the two.
How to Write a News Story
A well-written news story must grab the reader's attention from the title and hold it up until the very last sentence.
The New Journalism Skill Set
To work in today's journalism environment, writers need to learn the reporting basics, of course, but Web skills are now the new requirement.
Word Origins for Writers
Many of the words associated with the writing, printing and publication of newspapers and magazines have become commonplace in the English language. Here are a few:
Can Newspapers Survive the Online Revolution?
Declining circulation numbers and decreased ad revenue has the newspaper industry on the ropes. Will online media save the dailies or lead to their impending demise?
Learn What the Best Journalists Must Know
The prevailing image of news reporters as "ink-stained wretches" has shifted. Now journalists, blogging and using digital tools, are the new technical experts among us.
A Panel Discussion With Boston Healthcare Media
On January 13, 2010, the Publicity Club of New England sponsored an eye-opening panel discussion with several of Boston's most respected healthcare media representatives.

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