Writing and Editing for Digital Media

By Brian Carroll

Book Overview

In this new edition of his superb introductory textbook, Brian Carroll outlines the practices and theory behind the craft of digital media writing and editing, combining hand-on exercises with information about formats, contexts, and fields.

Carroll demonstrates and explains how to write effectively for digital spaces - whether crafting a story for a website, writing for an app, blogging, or using social media to expand the conversation. The lessons and exercises in each chapter help students to build a solid understanding of the ways that digital communication has introduced opportunities for dynamic storytelling and multi-directional communication.

Updated with contemporary examples and pedagogy, the fourth edition broadens its scope, helping digital writers and editors in all fields, including public relations, marketing, and social media management. Writing and Editing for Digital Media is an ideal handbook for students from all backgrounds who are looking to hone their writing and editing skills for this ever-evolving industry.

Accompanying this book is a comprehensive dedicated website, featuring exercises and web resources for every chapter, as well as global career resources for aspiring (and established) writers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367245051
• ISBN13: 9780367245054
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 9.1"