Writing for the media is not difficult if you follow the 7 steps that will lead you to success and possibly even the heart of the reader.
Instructions
Step 1
Step one: competent choice and development of a theme.
This is the start of the success of your text. A good topic is usually a public issue or situation. It is important that it is new and relevant for a large number of people. Check each of the possible options, answering the question: "Why do you need to write about this here and now?"
Step 2
Step two: defining the form of information presentation.
There are many different genres: interview, reportage, report, etc. Choose the one that best suits your theme. Remember that a note is written using the thesis-proof formula. The best scheme for it is an "inverted pyramid", that is, writing the main information at the beginning. Divide the text into paragraphs, each of which has a complete idea.
Step 3
Step three: enticing headline.
Experienced journalists come up with titles for their stories before they start writing them. If you find it difficult to match the professionals, start creating with a leading paragraph, it will "lead" you along. The headline should not only tell the reader what your text is about, but also entice them to read it. Use your imagination, because the number of lines in the title of the material, its color and font matter to your audience.
Step 4
Step four: leading paragraph.
Lead, as it is customary to call it in the journalistic environment, is the formula of the text, and the text itself is its proof. It is not necessary to paint little things in the lead. Enough three or four sentences, which contain an informational occasion and main ideas.
Step 5
Step five: transferring the essence.
The body of the text is the next stage and the main body of your message. The information in it should motivate people to make a decision. Strive to answer all the classic questions that might pique your interest. Write the text in an accessible language, conveying the most important thing. For maximum impact on the reader, try to “humanize” your material.
Step 6
Step six: bright ending.
Construct the conclusion of the text so that it engraves in the memory of your audience, then she will remember the rest of the content of the material. An impressive ending is just as important as a good introduction.
Step 7
Step Seven: Skeptic Mode.
Befriend the saying "Trust but verify." Fact-checking, the so-called fact-checking, is an integral part of a journalist's job. Learn to write the truth. Then you will comply with two articles of the Law of the Russian Federation "On Mass Media" at once, and also make your materials as useful and interesting as possible for the reader.
