Written by a veteran Associated Press sports writer, this handbook arms aspiring and working sports reporters, broadcasters, and photographers with exactly what they need to know to make it to the top in the glamorous and exciting world of sports journalism. With the help of dozens of fascinating and instructive quotes and war stories, contributed by heavy hitters like Dave Goldberg, Jim Litke, Alan Robinson, Joan Ryan, and other top AP sports reporters, the book tutors readers in the core techniques and methodology of sports writing, while at the same time exploring the important professional aspects of the business: how to get started and make a name for yourself; local, national, and feature writing; how the Internet is changing the face of sports writing; and where the business is headed over the next decade.

Newswriting Guide: A Handbook for Student Reporters
This new, updated fourth edition is a handy guide to accepted newswriting style. It presents concise, easy-to-follow rules for the basic areas that are vital to student reporters, from punctuation to interviewing techniques. The book is equally useful for publicity writers,newsletter editors or anyone who works with words.