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Three Styles of Radio Newswriting


topics in this section: The In-Depth Style, The Network Style, The Vivid Style

These pages provide hints on creating three different types of newscast through changes in writing. The topics include an in-depth style appropriate to many formats, a style similar to that heard on the network hourlies, and a vivid style that fits well with younger formats.