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Writing and editing for digital media / by Carroll, Brian,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Writing for digital media: the foundation -- Editing for digital media: strategies -- Writing for digital media II: tools & techniques -- Editing for digital media II: pulling it all together -- Whiteboarding: generating ideas & publishing the story -- Journalism in a digital age -- Public relations for a digital age -- Multi-modal storytelling -- Credibility in a 'post-truth' era -- Navigating the legal landscape."In this new edition, Brian Carroll explores writing and editing for digital media with information about voice, style, media formats, and content development, combining hands-on exercises with new sections on idea generation, multi-modal storytelling, podcasting, and information credibility. Carroll explains and demonstrates how to effectively write for digital spaces - whether crafting a story for a website, writing for an app, blogging, or using social media to expand the conversation. Each chapter features lessons and exercises through which students can build a solid understanding of the ways that digital communication provides opportunities for dynamic storytelling and multi-directional communication. Updated with contemporary examples and new pedagogy, the fourth edition broadens its scope, helping digital writers and editors in all fields, including public relations, marketing, and social media management. Writing and Editing for Digital Media is an ideal handbook for students from all backgrounds who are looking to develop their writing and editing skills for this ever-evolving industry"--
Subjects: Online news.; Online authorship.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The byline bible : get published in 5 weeks / by Shapiro, Susan,author.(CARDINAL)643719; Catapano, Peter,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)351140;
Foreword / Peter Catapano -- Where to start -- The joy of getting killed -- Finding your essay a home -- Under cover -- After yes: now what? -- Writing regional -- It's my opinion -- Selling short humor -- Secret service -- Pitch vs. writing.Newspaper, magazine, and web editors are desperate for new voices, and anyone, in any field, can break in ... Over the last two decades, writing professor Susan Shapiro has taught more than 25,000 students of all ages and backgrounds at NYU, Columbia, Temple, the New School, and Harvard University. Now in the BYLINE BIBLE she reveals the wildly popular 'Instant Gratification Takes Too Long" technique she's perfected, sharing how to land impressive clips to start or re-launch your career. The author walks you through every stage of crafting and selling short nonfiction pieces. She shows you how to spot trendy subjects, where to start, finish, and edit, and divulges specific steps to submit work, have it accepted, get paid, and see your byline in your favorite publication in lightning speed.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Creative nonfiction, American.; Authorship; Journalism; Online authorship.; Creative nonfiction, American.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Letting go of the words / by Redish, Janice.(CARDINAL)808582;
"Learn how to have great conversations through your site or app. Meet your business goals while satisfying your site visitors' needs. Learn how to create useful and usable content from the master - Ginny Redish. Ginny's easy-to-read style will teach you how to plan, organize, write, design, and test your content"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-322) and indexes.Content! Content! Content! -- Planning: purposes, personas, conversations -- Interlude 1: content strategy -- Designing for easy use -- Starting well: home pages -- Getting there: pathway pages -- Breaking up and organizing content -- Focusing on conversations and key messages -- Interlude 2: finding marketing moments -- Announcing your topic with a clear headline -- Including useful headings -- Interlude 3: the new life of press releases -- Tuning up your sentences -- Using lists and tables -- Interlude 4: legal Information can be clear -- Writing meaningful links -- Using illustrations effectively -- Getting from draft to final -- Interlude 5: creating an organic style guide -- Test! Test! Test!
Subjects: Web site development.; Web sites; Online authorship.;
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Social media made easy / by Laing, Roger,author.(CARDINAL)428002;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Getting started -- Social networks -- Blogging -- Sharing -- Down to business -- Furthering your social network -- Jargon buster -- Further reading -- Websites -- Index.The essential guide for all those who want to make sense of the plethora of social networking opportunities - covering Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Tumblr, Pinterest, GooglePlus, blogging, photo sharing and much more, you'll be connected, tuned in, followed and 'friended' in no time.
Subjects: Social media.; Digital communications; Social media; Online authorship.; Social media.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Yahoo! style guide : the ultimate sourcebook for writing, editing, and creating content for the digital world / by Barr, Chris.(CARDINAL)533009; Yahoo! Inc.(CARDINAL)535986;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 497-498) and index.Write for the web -- Identify your audience -- Define your voice -- Construct clear, compelling copy -- Be inclusive, write for the world -- Make your site accessible to everyone -- Write clear user-interface text -- Write engaging email and newsletters -- Streamline text for mobile devices -- Punctuate proficiently -- Abbreviate, capitalize, and treat titles consistently -- Apply a consistent style for numbers -- Shorten and strengthen sentences -- Avoid common pitfalls in word choice, grammar, and spelling -- Proofread and test before you publish -- Get familiar with basic webpage coding -- Optimize your site for search engines -- Understand the basics of U.S. law for online content -- Keep a word list.A comprehensive reference of Web style for writers, editors, bloggers and students. Topics range from understanding the basics of grammar and punctuation to improving online readability to boosting your site's chances of appearing in search results.
Subjects: Information organization.; Online authorship.; Web sites;
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Bridget and Bo build a blog / by StJohn, Amanda,1982-(CARDINAL)503243; McDee, Katie,illustrator.(CARDINAL)396000;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32)."While on vacation, Bo learns how to write a blog. When he comes back home he teaches his friend Bridget how to start and maintain one"--Provided by publisher.600LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Language arts (Elementary); Online authorship;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Publish it : sharing your writing online / by Gosman, Gillian.(CARDINAL)499619;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Writing for an audience -- Nonfiction writing -- Creative writing -- What are digital writing tools? -- Collaborating with other writers -- Social networks and forums -- Starting a blog -- Online writing journals -- Your finished work -- Literary magazines and newspapers -- Classroom websites -- Making it pop! -- Staying safe online -- Let's get writing!.
Subjects: Authorship; Online authorship; Creative writing; Social media; Social media.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rev up your writing in blogs / by Owings, Lisa.; Gallagher-Cole, Mernie,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.Welcome to the blogosphere -- Blogging for yourself -- Sharing with others -- Tips for young writers.Presents an overview of blogs, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas"--Provided by the publisher.3.2-5.4-8510510LP
Subjects: Blogs; Language arts (Elementary); Online authorship; Blogs.;
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Going viral : a socially distant love story / by Cicatelli-Kuc, Katie,author.(CARDINAL)797116;
"Claire is a junior in high school when a worldwide pandemic strikes, and she's in the epicenter of it all in New York City. Suddenly, Claire is forced to isolate with her family indefinitely, which means she won't be able to see her friends or even her girlfriend, Vanessa, in person for a long time. That's when she looks outside her bedroom window and notices something new: A girl who lives in the building across the street sitting on her fire escape. So Claire starts writing a story online about a girlwho falls for the girl across the street. To Claire's surprise, the story goes viral-and it seems people think it's true. But how true is true? And what if Vanessa finds out? Will Claire be able to manage her newfound internet fame before everything spirals out of control?" --HL620LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Young adult fiction.; Epidemics; Online authorship; Interpersonal relations; Lesbians; Love; Lesbians.; Lesbian fiction.;
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Making web content / by Jaskulka, Marie,author.(CARDINAL)619636;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109), online references and index.Everyone is a cnotent creator -- The history of web content -- Building a web presence -- Business on the web -- Creating video content -- Professional online videos -- Influencers -- The future of web content -- Essential facts -- Glossary.Web content is a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to create their own. This title explores the history and future of the World Wide Web, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in developing and posting online content. It also looks at how businesses and independent content creators use websites, social media, and blogs.
Subjects: Web site development; Web sites; Online authorship; Web publishing; User-generated content; Streaming technology (Telecommunications);
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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