One of my former newspaper colleagues just got the axe for the third time in as many years. He was among more than 40 editorial employees who were let go in a single day. A friend at another daily is … Continue reading
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As more journalists are forced into the unemployment lines, a virtual army of bloggers and nontraditional news outlets are cropping up, sometimes overnight. Some believe these enterprising ventures could eventually replace industry stalwarts such as The Associated Press or Reuters. … Continue reading
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When I go to the library, I scan the new-book shelves for intriguing-looking titles. More often than not, I decide whether I’ll check them out by reading the first paragraph or two. If the writing is good, I’m instantly hooked. … Continue reading
Posted in: Journalism, Writing Tips
I was gratified to see three other people reading daily newspapers – yes printed newspapers – on the “L” this morning. Someone else besides me clearly does not depend on a mobile phone to catch up on world events. A … Continue reading
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The meter will start running for New York Times Web site readers starting in 2011, but they’re not saying how much. Readers will be able to view some content for free before they have to pay. Print subscribers will still … Continue reading
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The New York Times is reportedly close to announcing it will begin charging for access to its Web site, according to New York magazine. Not a surprising move, as I mentioned on our blog last week, but it could be … Continue reading
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An encouraging Jan. 11 New York Times article gives me new hope for newspapers’ future and that of my fellow journalists. The story highlights a Pew Research Center-related study that finds real news comes from newspapers. In contrast, digital news … Continue reading
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