a good lead looks like. Understandably, I thought this class would be a piece of cake, I mean
writing is one of my easy subjects, not so fast. Writing research or creatively does not prepare one
four writing like a journalist. I mean, they even have their own grammar rules to follow. Can you
imagine the nightmare of being an editor if every writer chose to follow their own rules of writing
without consideration for time.
Today I was in a waiting room and picked up a local paper to read and was proud to notice
the patterns in the way the stories were written. Solid leads, feature, sports and political stories
used the right rules letting the readers know the important facts. I have a new respect for all
journalists and their talent for writing worthy news in a hurried manner, sometimes without the
comfort of an office, lights or computer.
I look forward to writing for my next college paper and have enjoyed learning about how the
world looks through different eyes.
We'll miss you around campus, that's for sure. Perhaps you still want to write for the Ink Spot as a guest columnist?
ReplyDeleteI know that you'll change the world, Kirsten. You have the drive and passion -- and now the journalism skills :) Good luck in all your future endeavors.
Grammar rules ... don't even get me started with grammar rules! I have always been terrible with grammar and I can honestly say that these AP rules haven't proved to be any easier.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your articles and comments Kirsten. Classmates help to make or break a class - you have helped to "make" this class valuable.