So You Want to Dive Into Creative Writing? Here are 5 Tips to Get Started.
Let’s face it: Writing is hard work. Here are a few creative writing tips to help you start off on the right foot.
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Love pop culture? Here are 5 ways to stay informed.
Step one: Linger on social media. Be aware of its appeal.
Expand Your Network: 4 Tips to Conquer Your First Journalism Conference
Make new contacts and stay up-to-date on media trends.
How to Create the Ultimate Style Guide for Your Blog
A style guide is the key to creating a blog that’s consistent, credible, and impactful.
5 Steps: How to Keep Up with Hispanic News Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
While Hispanic Heritage Month will soon wrap, coverage of the Hispanic and Latin community continues year-round.
Stuck in a creative rut? Here’s how doodling can help you unlock new ideas
Doodling is a thinking tool, and you can use it to hone your creative mind.
Looking for policy news? You’ve come to the right place.
While President Donald Trump continues to spar with news agencies about White House coverage, PR Newswire has a massive collection of releases to help fill out stories. Hundreds of news releases cross the newswire...
Can I Use That Picture? 3 Rules to Ensure Your Blog Isn’t Breaking Copyright Rules
Looking for an image to round out your new post? Make sure you know the rules and if the picture is truly up for grabs.
Covering the Democratic Convention This Week? Get the Official Convention Newsfeed Sent to Your Inbox
Whether you’re physically in Philadelphia or reporting remotely, convention news can be delivered directly to your inbox. As the exclusive press release distributor for both conventions, PR Newswire is distributing speech copy, podium schedules and other...
Covering the Republican Convention This Week? Get the Official Convention Newsfeed Sent to Your Inbox
Whether you’re physically in Cleveland or reporting remotely, convention news can be delivered directly to your inbox. As the exclusive press release distributor for both conventions, PR Newswire is distributing speech copy, podium schedules and...
3 Steps: How to Sign Up for Official Democratic and Republican Convention News
The Democratic and Republican conventions are around the corner, and the world closely will be watching what shakes out of Philadelphia and Cleveland. PR Newswire is the exclusive press release distributor for both conventions....
Tips for Journalists on Approaching People Affected by Tragedy
Covering tragedies is part of the job when you’re a reporter. Here are some tips on how to approach someone who’s hurting.
Online Tool Helps Reporters Navigate FOIA Without an Attorney
Reporters who submit open records requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) do not necessarily need an attorney to file an appeal with an agency that rejects the journalist’s application. iFoia.org is a...
The Art of ‘Casting’ a Story – For Journalists
If sourcing a story is like casting a movie, experts are like celebrities. They can impart gravity and credibility and eloquence that the facts can’t on their own. They can boost ticket sales. But...
8 Must-See Online Tools and Apps For Journalists and Publishers
Fact: Being a journalist isn’t easy. With the immediacy of the news cycle – and brevity many times being championed over deep reporting – reporters are asked to turn around attention-grabbing, consumable stories faster than ever....
Tight Deadline? 5 Tips to Turn Around a High-Stakes Sports Story Fast
Deadline. That single word can strike both fear and excitement in journalists at any stage of their career. Whether you’re fresh out of college or a seasoned veteran, you know the trials and tribulations...
5 Online Video Editing Tools To Check Out
A website that allows users to create explainer videos and animated presentation decks tops my list of online video editing tools for which I’m thankful. Without it, ProfNet would likewise be without the video below (which...
Live Tweeting The State Of The Union: 12 Tips To Win On Twitter
It was a case of “come for the speech, stay for the spectacle,” at last year’s State of the Union address. From President Barack Obama’s #YesWeTan suit controversy to the “time traveling” energy secretary,...
Slack App Continues Newsroom Growth and Popularity
The chasm that exists between the newsroom and advertising departments is as old as time. Few things bridge the gap. But messaging app Slack comes close. Slack rooms, bots, or channels ultimately are built...
