| Description |
xviii, 316 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Field guide series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Getting started. From sports fan to sports journalist -- Writing game stories -- Getting the most out of an interview -- High school sports -- Beyond game: developing and writing features -- Bloddging: finding a unique perspective -- Covering a beat. Auto racing -- Baseball -- Basketball -- Bowling -- Cross country -- Field hockey -- Football -- Golf -- Ice hockey -- Lacrosse -- Rowing -- Rugby -- Soccer -- Softball -- Swimming & diving -- Tennis -- Track & field -- Triathlons -- Volleyball -- Wrestling -- Exploring further. Working with sports information directors -- -- Covering fantasy sports -- Avoiding cliches -- Ethics : sports writers can't act like fans -- Broadcasting games on radio -- Assignment desk : exercises. |
| Summary |
How best to turn yourself from sports fan to professional sports journalist? Quickly moving beyond general guidance about sports writing, Joe Gisondi focuses on the nitty-gritty, with hands-on, practical advice on covering 20 specific sports. |
| Subject |
Sports journalism.
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Sports journalism -- Authorship.
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| ISBN |
9781604265590 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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1604265590 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000045242117 |
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CDX 11608989 |
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NZ1 13742916 |
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