Suggestions on writing depth stories

1. Writing an In- depth Story
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2. Writer’s concern is to get the best lead
and present his facts interestingly.
The following are some suggestions
for the writing of effective depth
stories:

3. 1. Note the purpose and do not bury it.
2. Write a lead with which you can live.
3. Note the important points you must
make.

4. 4. Talk to your self until you are sure you
have the important points in an order
in which they will make the story more
powerful.
5. Find some ending. It will help you to
write interestingly if you know where
you are going.

5. 6. Write the ending if it will help.
7. Check for the climax of the story.
8. Check the dull spots.
9. Check for the parts that are going to
need changes.

6. The real success of depth story depends
upon the investigation that the reporter has
done so that he has a great deal of
interesting information, and its way of
presentation.

7. Cruz, C. J.(n.d.).Campus Journalism and School Paper
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