Ten years ago, I had the privilege of taking introductory radio writing from Mr. Block while earning my master's degree in journalism at Columbia University.If memory serves, Mr. Block also revisited my spring semesterradio news course as a guest editor and instructor.He was a tough andfair instructor -- one of the many highlights of my year at 116th andBroadway.Mr. Block's book has been indispensible to me ever since. Every so often, I reread a chapter to keep my writing fresh, and to jolt meout of the workaday rut so many reporters and anchors inhabit.Televisionnews works on two levels, the words and the pictures, and it is a challengeand an art to make the two levels work together!
Whether you're ajournalism 101 student or a seasoned professional, it never hurts to havethis book on your desk (and occasionally at home!).Your viewers,producers, photographers, and managers will thank you!
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