How to photograph a fire: A journalist's guide
From the type of lens to use, to sources of light and human interest angles, this guide will help you tell the story of the next fire in your community through photographs.
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By Jean Hodges, senior director of content, GateHouse Media
The election may be over, but that doesn't mean journalists can put their collective feet up and relax. With all the attention placed on the way the media covered the election, it's vitally important to learn from what we heard from readers and use it in our planning going forward.
GateHouse Media has a few ideas for how journalists and newsrooms can get to the heart of what matters most to their readers in this post-election world and write the stories that will have the most impact on the communities they serve.
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You've got a whole checklist of things to do, so why carve time out of your busy schedule to post a quiz on your website? You might be surprised at the return on time investment.
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A magazine commemorating Juneteenth, the end of slavery after the Civil War, required a second printing by the Galveston County Daily News.
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Rise and shine! The Morning Update has become a popular item for readers in Cullman, Ala., who look to this early morning report for top news of the day.
MOREOpen the Room project helps journalists and citizens broadcast on Facebook Live
This emerging technology will allow newspapers to cover more local meetings and events – even local sports – with better than acceptable video and audio quality at a much lower cost.
MOREFOIA Machine would break logjam for public records
In addition to helping automate the process of making and tracking requests for public records, FOIA Machine will also create a community of users to share expert tips and strategies.
MOREThumbs Up in Bay City
Variation on letters to the editor are just the latest change for Texas semi-weekly.
MOREThe Washington Post debuts PostTV Web show
Personality-based segments are giving Washington viewers a look at the politics of politics, in a fun way – in a new PostTV Web show.
MOREAutomatically check your emails for AP style
With AP StyleGuard for Outlook, you'll have a powerful yet easy solution that integrates with Microsoft Outlook and provides automatic checking of your emails for AP style.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch launches Richmond Dines email newsletter
Richmond's growing reputation as a prime "foodie town" now has a new newsletter to keep score on what's new, interesting and delicious.
Subscribers to Richmond Dines, the Richmond Times-Dispatch's latest email newsletter, will be treated to restaurant reviews, dining news and updates on beer, wine and more in the Richmond area.
More'Felonious Florida' debuts at No. 1 on Apple Podcast Chart
The true crime miniseries, which explores the dark side of the Sunshine State, has already received nearly half a million listens. Fans are calling the series "riveting.
MoreEngaging readers in New Orleans
The last line of Editor Mark Lorando's first column on how The Times-Picayune works was this: "The floor is yours."
His readers took it.
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