Cliches are words or phrases that have become trite with overuse. They might seem clever or perfect — until you realize how many times other writers also have used them. In our third video post, we mention that it is easy to overlook cliches in writing because they are so commonly used. Journalists should strive [...]
Week 23: Overcome adversity
Week 22: Be flexible
Week 21: Brainstorming
Week 20: Use a Checklist
Week 19: Try New Things
Week 18: Avoid the "I" word
Week 17: Reaching a Shared Vision
Week 16: Let Things Go
Week 15: Save a Story
Week 14: Know What You Know
Week 13: Questions
Week 12: Preparation
Week 11: Working in Teams
Week 10: Points of Involvement
Week 9: Tight, common sense writing
Week 8: Added Value for the Web
Week 7: Added Value
Week 6: Have fun in the newsroom
Week 5: Plagiarism, Part II
Week 4: Plagiarism
Week 3: Avoid Cliches
Week 2: Be Obsessive about Ideas
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