Real Sports Reporting
Anyone interested in sports writing will want to read this book, which packs between its covers a universe of knowledge. Its 22 chapters, each written by a reporter or editor, cover pretty much the entire spectrum of the field. The text is divided into two sections. The first, "Beat Coverage," features articles on writing about various sports: football, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, baseball; there's even a general article on how to write a sports column (contributed by a sports columnist). Part two, "The Rest of the Story," offers more general advice, with articles on covering high-school and college sports, doing freelance sports writing, and becoming a sports editor. It's a vastly informative book, a real treat for budding journalists and even a few sports fans with an interest in writing.David PittCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.