Writing for a Visual Medium by Brandon Twichell

The Poynter article about telling the story was very informational. Some of the tips mentioned in the article are things that I already use in my journalism. I felt a connection when the article talked about the "story-in-a-sentence." I have used this idea for the past couple of years, and I have seen a great improvement in the focuses of my stories. I most recently used it for my radio story and have been planning it for my video story. It really makes writing the script for the stories much easier. I also usually do some of the other tips mentioned, like showing an emotional interest, making eye contact, and allowing room for long silences. These have also greatly improved my journalism quality.