Monthly Archives: August 2010

INDIANAPOLIS -- Two of America's most accomplished journalists and authors will talk about strategies for outstanding sports writing at a special workshop next month sponsored by the Indiana University National Sports Journalism Center and the Associated Press Sports Editors. The leader of the seminar will be Roy Peter Clark, who is the author of a new book, The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English (Little, Brown and Co.), and has spoken about the craft of writing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Today," NPR and at conferences all over the world.

Call it a holding strong to tradition, or call it a backlash against the Internet culture. But even while news organizations are increasingly tailoring content for the web, many are continuing to commit hours and newsprint to their high school football previews, with the Internet serving as support.

She's one of four college students to receive a $1,500 grant as they pursue careers in sports journalism.

Kevin Minogue, a junior and intern at the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, breaks new ground as the organization's No. 1 participant on campus.

Mike Moran is the new sports editor at the paper in Northampton, Mass. He replaces Stan Moulton, who was promoted to online managing editor for GazetteNET.

Barry Forbis leaves the Orlando Senitnel to return to his roots and lead the department in the Queen City.

The 32-year veteran had many roles within the department, including high school editor, page designer and copy editor.

Journalists from around Texas gathered for two days to exchange ideas for how to provide quality journalism in a challenging environment.