Writers Digest (unofficial)4d ago
Using the “Boots on the Ground” Ethos for Effective Journalism https://www.writersdigest.com/using-the-boots-on-the-ground-ethos-for-effective-journalism #InvestigativeJournalism #Interviews/Journalism #WriteBetterNonfiction #JournalisticWriting #journalism #Journalist #Articles
Using the "Boots on the Ground" Ethos for Effective Journalism

Journalist Alison Hill explains the benefits of the "boots on the ground" (or on scene coverage) ethos for effective journalism.

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Nov 30
5 Tips for Conducting Vox Pops (or on the Street Interviews) When You Don’t Feel Like Talking (IRL) https://www.writersdigest.com/5-tips-for-conducting-vox-pops-or-on-the-street-interviews-when-you-dont-feel-like-talking #Interviews/Journalism #WriteBetterNonfiction #JournalisticWriting #howtointerview #InterviewTips #journalism #Journalist #Articles
5 Tips for Conducting Vox Pops (or on the Street Interviews) When You Don't Feel Like Talking (IRL)

Journalist Alison Hill shares five tips for conducting vox pops (or on the street interviews) when you don't feel like talking in real life.

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Oct 28
5 Powerful TED Talks on Journalism by Journalists https://www.writersdigest.com/powerful-ted-talks-on-journalism-by-journalists #Interviews/Journalism #WriteBetterNonfiction #JournalisticWriting #JournalisticEthics #journalism #Journalist #Articles #TEDTalks
5 Powerful TED Talks on Journalism by Journalists

Journalist Alison Hill shares five (OK, maybe six) powerful TED Talks on journalism by journalists, including the talks themselves.

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Sep 27
What Is ‘Soft News’ in Journalism? Why Are These Stories Important? https://www.writersdigest.com/what-is-soft-news-in-journalism-why-are-these-stories-important #Interviews/Journalism #WriteBetterNonfiction #JournalisticWriting #NewsWriting #journalism #Journalist #Articles #news
What Is 'Soft News' in Journalism? Why Are These Stories Important?

Journalist Alison Hill explains what soft news is in journalism and shares seven reasons why soft news is important.

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Apr 23, 2025
Does Good News Sell? Or Are We Forever Stuck With the Bad News Bearers? https://www.writersdigest.com/does-good-news-sell-or-are-we-forever-stuck-with-the-bad-news-bearers #Interviews/Journalism #WriteBetterNonfiction #JournalisticWriting #journalism #Journalist #Articles
Does Good News Sell? Or Are We Forever Stuck With the Bad News Bearers?

Journalist Alison Hill asks whether there's a place for good news in today's media environment of clickbait, sensationalism, and negativity.

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IndieAuthors.Social NewsJan 27, 2023

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Is a Personal Essay Considered Journalism?

Journalist Alison Hill answers the question of whether or not the personal essay is considered journalism by defining the genre and offering examples. Plus, outlets for you to publish your own personal...
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Is a Personal Essay Considered Journalism?

Journalist Alison Hill answers the question of whether or not the personal essay is considered journalism by defining the genre and offering examples. Plus, outlets for you to publish your own personal essay.

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