Take
earlier news stories written for broadcast and determine what new context and
detail would be needed for a print story. List people who should be contacted,
interviewed and questions that need to be asked.
Take
earlier meeting or speech story written for broadcast and review notes as to
what could be added for a 500-750-word print story. Pick out additional quotes,
information, description that could be used.
Rewrite
earlier broadcast news stories into 500-750 word print stories.
Find a
feature story idea and map out a list of story sources and angles.
Write a
500-750 word story about a speech presented by a guest speaker or lecturer.
Research
and write a simple profile or obituary. Plan graphics/pictures to be used to
accompany the story and how you would go about getting those visuals.
Attend a
public meeting and write a 500-word story to turn in the next day.
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