There are different forms of writing when it comes to the different publications of mass media. In newspapers there are at least three different writing techniques. In magazines, the writing styles are particular to each columnist. For radio scripts, it's just what the writers or the host wants to say and they read reports sent to them from various entities. Press releases and reports are probably the most properly written because they are broadcast to the entire country and read around the world. They can't afford to have mistakes in them or the writers would be greatly criticized and that could be bad press.
Emails are another part of the mass media. They might not be sent to massive amounts of the public, but they can be sent to hundreds of employees, a large family, used in trials and prosecutions, and they can be ways to communicate information for publications and releases.
Besides emails, there are other forms of communications for inter-departmental communication and communication between partnerships or other companies. Examples of a few are memos (memorandums), letters, and reports and proposals. Memos are informal and contain specific information. These are used completely “in-house.” In-house is a term that means that it’s for inter-departmental members only. Letters are more formal. They are mailed out to anyone outside the company who needs information or has information the organization is in need of. Reports and proposals can be inter-departmental or fellow companies. They are formal as well and usually are used to propose something or express and idea or change.
News Releases are probably one of the most popular ways to get news out to the public and “co-workers.” They contain new information and new developments of largely popular stories. News releases are not always a positive thing. They can bring about more controversy and aspects of stories instead of putting them to rest.
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Many people do not realize just how many different components are involved in writing. It is not as easy at it looks. There are so many methods, research that you have to do and then following the APA style guide, which in itself can take forever to verify content, there is a lot that goes into every story, press release or newscast.
ReplyDeleteWhat I find amazing is how many books, websites and consultants are available on the subject of “learn how to write” or “become an author.” Now days it is a if writing your own book is the next ticket to make money. With internet news and publishing I wonder if they will soon have someone out there to teach people how to blog?