Newspaper Writing and Editing

"Newspaper Writing and Editing" by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a practical handbook on journalism written in the early 20th century. This text serves as a guide for students of journalism and aspiring writers to understand and practice the essential principles of newspaper writing and editing. The book covers various aspects of the newspaper production process, from gathering news to editing and presenting it effectively. The opening of the book sets the stage for its instructional content, emphasizing the author's experience in teaching journalism and the need for a comprehensive textbook to guide students in practical newspaper work. Bleyer discusses the importance of having organized learning resources that provide clear examples and analyses of current practices in journalism. He introduces the book's structure and its intended audience, making it clear that both students and interested individuals can benefit from the outlined principles and techniques involved in writing and editing for newspapers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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