Help requested

[B9]

I would like to learn as much as I can about the practice of journalism, as in the styles and standards expected from a 'proper' journalist.

It occurred to me that one could write something worthwhile and still be shot down in flames because of some oversight you never knew ( or bothered) to learn about.

Suffice to say..(analogy)Before launching a ( dream on ) flair attack. Would it be correct that one needs a watertight professional defence, that is recognised for what it is by people in the business. , would the ( highly imaginary) flair attack be ignored ,and the amateur nature of the defence discredited and the celebrants then most liable to congratulate themselves & mock the hapless fool ?


I would appreciate any lynx or perhaps books or anything someone/anyone can recommend that could help me to try to understand the parameters & standards expected. Obviously this will vary with the gravity and relevance of anything produced, but I think you catch my drift.......hopefully

 

[felix]

The Economist Style Guide for journalists.

Quite interesting, actually.

 

[B9]

^ Thank you felix. I shall look at that a little later. Much appreciated tho

 

[Fishface]

What's brewin' bro'?

 

[B9]

^ Learnin to get it across to as wide an audience as possible & not just the people with strange perspective.

I suppose I reckon if you want to say something then the more effectively you can do so the better.

I am attempting to see if I can learn do it better.

Tis all!


OH@Felix, great link & to a writer with who I am familiar & regard as the best ever British communicator from the modern age.


My thanks