Journalistic Writing Challenges

Ashley Elkins

Elaine Steyn

9/14/09

Correct attribution, catchy leads, and short paragraphs are all things that are difficult within journalistic writing. Journalists must be concise but factual at the same time. Accuracy is demanded and there is not much room for error.

These are all challenges that new journalists face as they make the switch from academic writing to journalistic writing

I am allowed and encouraged to be inventive in my writing, but I have to keep these rules in mind while being imaginative. Taming my writing is hard, but now my work goes beyond the classroom to the world.