Instructor: Ann Marie Martin

Failure is not an option in the newsroom of a daily paper. Journalists like to call it the “daily miracle,” but that newspaper is the product of an efficient production process that encompasses thorough reporting, crisp writing and sharp editing. Reporters must grab readers’ attention quickly with compelling leads and then follow through with good stories. The author may be writing a 500-page novel or memoir, but still must connect on page one to grab and keep the readers. The presenter will discuss tips for creating strong characters, getting good story value from descriptions, and developing an effective process for starting and completing a manuscript.