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Story building : narrative techniques for news and feature writers / Ndaeyo Uko ; with a foreword by Mark Kramer.
| Author/creator | Uko, Ndaeyo |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, ©2007. |
| Description | xix, 233 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | No news is hard news -- Manic curiosity: gathering information for the narrative story -- Finding the shoehorn: aggressive observation -- Interviewing for narrative: why interview when you can chat? -- Staying on top of the interview: practical tips -- The abuse and use of descriptive detail -- Language and style -- Stealing from the novelist's bag of tricks -- Laying out the facts: how to tell the narrative story -- Leading to the end -- Greed and grit: guided tour of a storyteller's mind -- Persuasive storytelling: not a matter of opinion -- Between typing and writing: the narrative art of reviewing art -- A story about getting hired -- Freelancing: narrative for hire. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-227) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007926460 |
| ISBN | 9780761838289 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0761838287 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN4783 .U36 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |