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Editing the Day's News

Editing the Day's News

Hardcover

Writing InstructionGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1025618203
ISBN13: 9781025618203
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Editing the Day's News is a foundational guide to the principles and practices of newspaper journalism and editorial production. Written by George C. Bastian, an experienced deskman and instructor, the work serves as a comprehensive manual for the art of preparing news for the public. It covers the essential duties of the copyreader, the technical nuances of headline writing, and the organizational structure of a newsroom during the height of the print era.

The book details the rigorous process of verifying facts, condensing prose, and ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting. It offers timeless insights into the ethical and practical challenges faced by editors, from the initial selection of stories to the final layout of the page. By exploring the mechanics of the copy desk, Bastian provides a window into the evolution of American journalism and the professional standards that shaped the modern press.

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