Tip from the Newsroom: Writing and Editing

Tips to remember after you've organized your story and are ready to write:

1. Remember you are the narrator, the story teller.





2. Don't be afraid to rewrite.





3. Be as clear and concise in the writing as possible.





4. Avoid run-on sentences





5. Be direct.





6. Tell a good story.





7. Tell the reader what you think they want to know.





8. Always ask yourself what the story is about.





9. Read the story out loud and listen carefully.





10. Always always always check and double check spelling.

Please feel free to post any thoughts.