Writing for Television, Radio, and New Media (Cengage Series in Broadcast and Production)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1285465075 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Among his recent books are HOLLYWOOD SPEAKS OUT: PICTURES THAT DARED TO PROTEST REAL WORLD ISSUES and, with co-author Michael Keith, THE BROADCAST CENTURY AND BEYOND: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN RADIO AND TELEVISION, DIRTY DISCOURSE: SEX AND INDECENCY IN BROADCASTING, and THE QUIETED VOICE: THE RISE AND DEMISE OF LOCALISM IN AMERICAN BROADCASTING. Hilliard is
"It covers a great deal of information and a variety of formats so it appeals to a variety of faculty for different classes.""The real-world examples are excellent."
Writing for Television, Radio, and New Media Eileen Malone This is the seventh edition of this book which, although apparently written as a text for use in college courses, actually serves very well for those of us who are interested in writing for special audiences, i.e., electronic media and video productions, etc. It's completely up to date and even a little ahead of itself, which is no mean feat in this age of rapid technology. I'm impressed with the way the writing principles and techniques . Edward Ray said Overpriced Common Sense. Like most everyone reading this book, I am a college student who was forced to purchase it for a class in writing.PLEASE HEAR ME OUT BEFORE YOU READ THE REST OF THIS REVIEW!This book has all the material you need to become better at writing, but for how much it costs, it is not worth the admission. You can get much cheaper books, such as "Writing for Visual Media" that have just as much information for a fraction of the cost.That, and thi. "Skim Skim Skim Some More" according to wearingclothesperson. The author is very knowledgeable that is certain, but he is terribly verbose overall. If he wrote more simply then the book would be half the size it is. This is the case for numerous textbooks so I'm used to this by now, but still it makes me bitter. The pictures are helpful, but the script formats are not as concise as they should be.
You'll learn about writing for a variety of formats, such as commercials, news and sports, documentaries, reality programs, talk shows, interviews, music programs, and drama and sitcoms. The book's comprehensive content, excellent organization, attention to form, and good examples ensure that you will be well trained for a career in the field.. You can trust Hilliard's WRITING FOR TELEVISION, RADIO, AND NEW MEDIA to provide you with thorough and up-to-date coverage of the principles, techniques, and approaches of writing for television, radio, and the Internet