Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook is the go-to resource for writing broadcast news, offering a concise introduction to writing engaging stories for television, radio, podcasts and online media.

Covering the nuances of reporting, grammar, style and usage, readers will learn how to craft stories on government, crime, weather, education, health, sports and more. This eighth edition is updated to include:

• New sections on industry challenges and opportunities from artificial intelligence, deepfakes and streaming.


• Fully updated examples, exercises and glossary.


• An expanded focus on ethics with ethical issues discussed in virtually every chapter.

Drawing on over a quarter of a century of broadcast news and industry research experience, authors Papper and Kolodzy once again ensure this vital text contains all the information necessary for being a successful news writer today.

Whether you’re a journalism student or a working broadcast professional, Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook is a definitive reference for your bookshelf.

This book also features an accompanying Instructor Manual, found at www.routledge.com/9781032519845