How to write news like a pro - in 6 easy steps

News writing is not rocket science. But it's worth several rockets! Indeed, it is a $60-billion annual industry.

Journalists are not the only ones who can write. YOU CAN TOO!.

Journalists know that news writing is easy. They also know that any of you can be journalists.

If you know the language, you can write news. In fact, you can write news, news-features, features, blogs, SEO articles and anything else the media has to offer ... and pay for.

You know there are thousands of newspapers, magazines and websites out there. You know they hire both full-time staff writers and freelancers. But did you know that some freelancers earn up to $10,000 or more every month?

Newspapers pay anywhere between 10 cents to $1 a word. Magazines, which use mainly freelancers, are known to pay up to $6,000 for a 2,000-word article. You, too, can earn a piece of the action. What’s the catch? The catch is you.

JUST START WRITING!

You think you are so poor with words that you can’t string a sentence together.

You read or listen to news reports and you feel you can never match those writers.

Even budding journalists, you think you’re writing has stagnated and you’ll never improve?

I know the feeling. When I started my journalism career, I thought it would take me months to master the art of writing, if ever. I struggled in my first weeks. Thankfully, I had a boss who cared about my future.

Within three weeks, I was submitting two to three stories a day. If required, I could write 20 articles a day using this system. Once the principles are ingrained in your head, it's just a matter of practice to perfect your writing.

The principles I learned are what separate journalists from other writers. Now, you can learn these methods and start your own journalism career. The best part of it is that the principles are not restricted to journalism.

You can effectively apply these concepts to other forms of writing, whether it's SEO web content, newsletters, press releases or submissions to article directories.

You can also control your own career. That's what I do. One month, I made more than $10,000, the next month, $1,000. Why? Because I didn't feel like working for one month. And living in Malaysia, with an amazingly low cost of living, I can do that.

You can live a freelance life too.

In this 97-page ebook, "Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to How Top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps", I will take you by the hand and provide step-by-step guidance on how you can write news.

This is a failsafe writing system. Stick to it and you'll never go wrong. 

You can get a free sneak peek by entering your email and name on the top left column and receive a free first chapter of the ebook.

What Some Editors and Courses Don’t Teach You

This ebook is the result of a course I ran while working with young journalists in 2003. I was working as a copy editor in a newspaper and I would often hear an editor complain about the poor standard of writing by our team of largely young reporters.

I decided to find out why and would eavesdrop on conversations between the editors and cadets when they discussed assignments. I was shocked at what I heard. My alarm wasn't at what the editors were telling these youngsters but what they WERE NOT telling them.

These poor youngsters were simply being confused by editors who knew if they taught too much, those budding journalists would soon be as good as them!

I went above their heads and organised a one-day session for these youngsters on how to write a simple news story ... something so basic yet seriously lacking in their development at the time.

I whipped together some material and by the end of the day, their eyes lit up. One reporter said: "I've been here for one year and I was never taught this stuff. I didn't realise just how simple journalism writing can be."

Needless to say, the editors weren't happy and a few weeks later, I was on my way.

The sad reality is that hundreds of budding journos  all over face the same problems.

The bread and butter of a journalist's or writer's craft is his or her writing. It shouldn't fail you when you need it most.

The writing should come naturally so a journalist can focus on the challenges that truly make the profession rewarding - interviewing people, cultivating contacts, getting to the bottom of a story - all the major elements that help you inform, educate and entertain your readers.

Now, you can have the tools to make your news writing shine, every time and on time with this easy 6-step program.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COURSES?

Unlike other courses, we will not go near the "inverted pyramid" concept.

The "inverted-pyramid", taught mostly in universities, obviously works because there are many journalists and writers out there who use it. But there are probably many more who don’t.

I have been writing for two decades. I currently freelance for London-based Reuters, having previously done work as a freelancer for the Associated Press and Agence France-Presse. My clients include South China Morning Post in Hong Kong and Asian Golf Monthly magazine, based in Singapore.

In addition, I write articles, press releases and do other forms of writing for clients and publications in UK, US, Middle East, New Zealand and Asia. I have worked with and against some top writers from around the world. And guess what?

... Not once have I come across the inverted pyramid system in the work-place!

What I have is much, much better. Now you also have a chance to learn these guidelines in a quick and easy manner and turn your natural language skills into solid journalism writing. You won’t find this method in many places.

And for those whose professors or bosses insist on your using the inverted pyramid, don't worry. They won't notice. They'll probably learn from you.

You may ask the question: do journalists write differently from others? Yes, they certainly do. They are trained to get the information out in a manner that is generally alien to how others write. They are trained to write NEWS.

This short course is not taught by journalism degree courses or other “how to write” websites.

In fact, I recently saw a job vacancy for a Journalism Lecturer at a British university and one requirement read: "Experience as a journalist a plus". A PLUS!!?? Surely,  that should be the main qualification, not research experience.

You’ll only find variations of this program taught at the world’s best newspapers or wire services.

The program offers a format-based style of writing that works every time. Whether you are a rookie or a practicing journalist, you can learn to write quality articles in under 30 minutes with this easy 6-step course.

THIS COURSE ALLOWS JOURNALISTS TO:

•    Develop the skills you already have to write all types of genres – news, news features, features, opinion, improving your writing and  enhancing job prospects
•    Format your writing so that deadlines or writer’s block are never a problem and editors can rely on you
•    Sharpen up your angles and writing skills so that your work is in demand and you can tackle any topic

FOR NON-JOURNALISTS, YOU CAN:

•    Learn how to write like the top journalists in a matter of days -- and launch a lucrative freelance career
•    Expand your career prospects, either as a full-time journalist or freelancer and earn a good side income
•    Gain the skills to pursue a side-career in journalism
•    Write press releases for public relations events that editors will read, enhancing your income potential through the public relations route.
•    Boost your overall understanding of how journalism works
•    Open up a whole new world of writing opportunities offline and online
•    Start your own news outlet, either online or offline

FOR BLOGGERS:

•    Make your posts stand out by incorporating news-writing elements that grab your readers and hold on to them
•    Earn more money with sharper stories that others would love to link to
•    Spend less time writing with a formula that guarantees quality

FOR BULK ARTICLE WRITERS:

•    Learn a systematic way of churning out article after article in minutes at a time, using just one piece of information for each article
•    Use this tested formula to not just bash out articles, but STORIES, using sharp angles that draw in your readers
•    Promote your website by filling it with readable, genuine articles instead of meaningless copy filled with random keywords and keyphrases.

We will show you a system that allows you to write clear, concise copy every time, no matter how tired or emotional you are at the time.

The fact is, ANYONE can write.

Both cub reporters and senior journalists appreciate this program. The more humble of the veteran hacks realize they need a good re-cranking after years on the job.

The concepts in this course come from what I’ve learned on the job meshed together with some of my own ideas.

The result is a 97-page ebook called “Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - SECRETS to how Top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps”.

IN THIS eBOOK YOU WILL LEARN:

•    An amazingly simple writing formula that ALL good news outlets use and demand from their writers
•    How to tinker with information and quotes to get the best possible NEWS angle.
•    The importance of the intro and how to write them.
•    How to get the best out of your quotes
•    How to draw in your readers and keep them there.
•    How to structure all your information into a formulated four-layered story that works EVERY TIME.
•    How this formula can be used for all types of stories – news, news features, features, opinion, web content, newsletters etc, and all types of fields – general news, business, sports etc.

This is ideal for budding reporters, experienced writers, bulk writers or just those who fancy contributing to newspapers, magazines or websites.

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This course will give you the tools to ensure that your articles will read the way editors want them to read. Editors hate re-writing. If you’re first paragraph doesn’t interest them, your article will be quickly binned.

Once your writing is disliked by an editor, there is little chance he or she would ever look at your copy again.

NOTE: We are not going to guarantee that everything you write is going to be published. Even the most experienced and best journalists cannot guarantee that.

What we can guarantee is that, after this course, you will be armed with the writing skills needed to convince editors that you’ve got what it takes.

At the end of the day, an article gets published because of the strength of the story it tells. We can give you the skills to use the words you already know to strengthen your story and structure your article in a professional manner.

EVEN IF YOU’RE AN EXPERIENCED WRITER

Here’s a stunning revelation – many journalists around the world today do not even know this system!!! They may write well, they may get good stories but writing, to them, doesn't always come easy.

This system is a tested formula that allows you to write your article in 15-30 minutes, once you have all the facts that you need to make your story complete.

The reason many writers don’t know this formula is because the majority of news outlets don’t teach it. They rely on editors to groom cub reporters in their own styles.

Nothing wrong with that, I say. After all, it is how I initially started. But this system allows anyone to come in from the cold and write like a journalist within a few weeks.

DON'T WAIT TO GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH

Students spend up to $2,000 or more on writing courses at universities and private institutions. A four-year course in journalism would cost you up to $8,000.

Even short, online or distance courses would set you back at least $1,000.

What we are offering, a 97-page e-book plus three weeks of tutoring, at your pace, costs $67.00

Clearly, $67.00 is a great price for 20 years worth of top experience. After all, it will get you writing faster than a three-year degree programme worth thousands of dollars.

And guess what? More and more new and seasoned journalists are learning this system every day and entering the freelance writing market. Don't get left behind!

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And that’s not all.

BONUSES

FREE GIFT - Practice Safe Style

By purchasing this ebook, we will also give you a free bonus of my own journalist’s style book, "The Scribe's Guide to Safe Style".

The Guide is a collection of more than 150 words, phrases and concepts that seem to be there with the sole purpose of tripping up journalists and other writers.

Even experienced writers make mistakes. Most are genuine errors while many are down to carelessness or ignorance of the language.

Do you get confused over gaff and gaffe? Or maybe you use "due to" when you mean "owing to". What's the difference? Find out in this carefully compiled document, which leads off with my own "10 Most Annoying Mistakes made by Journalists".

It offers a list of words that should not be used and shows you some of the common mistakes that even seasoned journalists continue to make.

This handbook is worth US$40 because of the wealth of practical information it offers. It is offered free of charge with your purchase of “Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to how top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps”.

FREE GIFT - Freelance Tips

That's not all. By buying this book, we will give you a free document, "Freelancers's Rough Guide", which will allow you to put your new writing skills to the test and earn money right away.

I'll give you some tips on how to become a freelance writer, including 30 active websites that provide freelance writing jobs and resources.

This is a short document outlining who you should know, how to get to know them and where to look to kick off your freelance writing career.

This is a great free side dish to the main course, “Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to how top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps”, which you can purchase online right now.

Both bonuses can be yours free if you purchase “Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to how top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps”, which is only a download away.

FREE PERSONAL GUIDANCE FOR 3 WEEKS, BEFORE JAN 1, 2010. HURRY!

That's valuable information for free with your $67.00 ebook, "Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to how top Pros Write News, in 6 east steps".

Not only that, but you can work with me, or one of my experienced news writers, for THREE WEEKS OF FREE PERSONAL, ONE-TO-ONE GUIDANCE, to help you master the principles in this e-book and fine-tune your news writing skills.

There are no forms to fill out, no convoluted system of tickets to get in touch with your tutor. Simply email me directly at nazvi@newswriterspost.com. I'll even give you my personal phone number and skype contact. If I can't turn you into a decent news writer, you'll get your money back.

This offer is valid until midnight, December 31, 2009.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!

If you are not happy with what you’ve learned in the course, I’m giving you a 30-day, money-back guarantee.

That’s right. If after one month you are still not happy, just let me know and I’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked. And simply because that’s the kind of guy I am, you can still keep the freebies.

The truth is, I don't want your money if I can't help you. If, after you read my e-book, apply the principles and work with me for three weeks, and I don't show you how to write news that is of publishable quality, using the words you already know, then you deserve your money back.


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"Great Copy, On Time, Every Time - Secrets to how top Pros Write News, in 6 easy steps” (2.12MB), "The Scribes Guide to Safe Style" (174KB) and "Freelancer's Rough Guide" (124KB) can all be downloaded in pdf format within minutes.