Special projects energize staff, community
I fondly characterize newsrooms as organized chaos. That definition has aptly described operations for the past 18 months with the impact of COVID-19. The...
Scrutinize letters during election season
Campaigns are in full swing as Election Day nears. Editors should pay extra attention to letters that give a thumbs up or thumbs down...
Pandemic no excuse for lazy reporting
Editors and reporters are facing some of their biggest challenges in gathering news during the pandemic. Access to everyday sources is increasingly...
Advertising needs motivation
John Foust, advertising
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...
We are more than monitors
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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2499 Ivory Ann Drive
Sparks, NV 89436.The TV commercial,...
Lessons from covering candidates like Trump
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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2499 Ivory Ann Drive
Sparks, NV 89436.Years ago, I...
Avoid the ‘mush of counterfeits and cliches’
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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Sparks, NV 89436.On a recent...
Journalists should be better at seeing around corners
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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Make time to craft your words creatively
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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Sparks, NV 89436.On Page 241...
The proper context for handling complaints
Jim Stasiowski, writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
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(775) 354-2872
or write to:
2499 Ivory Ann Drive
Sparks, NV 89436.“To make an...