M. Lyle Spencer’s News Writing is an early manual on the craft of reporting for the press. It covers the gathering and shaping of news, the construction of the lead and the news story, and the standards of accuracy and concision expected of the working journalist.
Written for students and aspiring reporters, the book reflects the professionalization of journalism in the early twentieth century. It offers clear, practical instruction in the conventions that still underlie much daily news writing. Download the free EPUB of this classic guide to the reporter’s craft.