Beginning Reporting

As I see it, a good reporter is like a pinball in play, always gathering, writing, revising, gathering, writing, revising–until time runs out. The job is as simple, and as hard, as that.

The advice here is based on the teachings of reporters I admire. It is also based on conclusions I have drawn during 26 years as a writer, editor and teacher. —Jim HallBeginning Reporting (VCU)

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