Aim for the Heart by Al Tompkins
With humour, honesty and directness, Tompkins bottles his years of experience and insight in this Third Edition that offers students the fundamentals they need to master, with the practical know-how they can immediately put to use.
"For those of us in journalism, our world is quickly changing beneath our feetAim for the Heart will give you something solid to stand on, with insights on how to be a better storyteller and how to make the most of the newest technology." -- Byron Pitts
"In the midst of a changing industry, Aim for the Heart is more important than ever. It reminds journalists that no matter what the platform, the story is still key. Writing matters. Every manager should have this in their library; it is a great way to inspire newsrooms." -- Carolyn Mungo
"Aim for the Heart offers outstanding lessons for students at all levels. Tompkins’ approach is smart and engaging, bringing multimedia stories into focus through effective and ethical practices. His emphasis on improving technique in writing, shot composition and the marriage of the two moves students forward." -- Kathleen Culver
"Knowing about ‘the next big thing′ is meaningless without thinking carefully about how those ′big things′ enhance the fundamentals of journalism—the fundamentals that give our audiences stories that are ethically sound, engaging and informative. Al Tompkins gets that connection, and he stands for journalism that matters. Anyone who has ever attended one of Al Tompkins’ workshops knows that he brings amazing insight, energy and passion into the classroom. What’s even more amazing is how he manages to convey that energy and passion in print. Aim for the Heart inspired ordinary journalists to do extraordinary work." -- Lisa Taylor
"In the midst of a changing industry, Aim for the Heart is more important than ever. It reminds journalists that no matter what the platform, the story is still key. Writing matters. Every manager should have this in their library; it is a great way to inspire newsrooms." -- Carolyn Mungo
"Aim for the Heart offers outstanding lessons for students at all levels. Tompkins’ approach is smart and engaging, bringing multimedia stories into focus through effective and ethical practices. His emphasis on improving technique in writing, shot composition and the marriage of the two moves students forward." -- Kathleen Culver
"Knowing about ‘the next big thing′ is meaningless without thinking carefully about how those ′big things′ enhance the fundamentals of journalism—the fundamentals that give our audiences stories that are ethically sound, engaging and informative. Al Tompkins gets that connection, and he stands for journalism that matters. Anyone who has ever attended one of Al Tompkins’ workshops knows that he brings amazing insight, energy and passion into the classroom. What’s even more amazing is how he manages to convey that energy and passion in print. Aim for the Heart inspired ordinary journalists to do extraordinary work." -- Lisa Taylor
"Aim for the Heart is the book I wish I could have read 20 years sooner. Al Tompkins reveals the secrets of compelling visual stories. As an award winning broadcast journalist, Al taught himself the ‘magic" years ago. His willingness to share and teach is his gift to the rest of us."
-- Boyd Huppert
Al Tompkins is one of America′s best-known and most-requested journalism trainers. Tompkins has taught professional journalists at conferences, conventions, seminars and newsrooms in 46 states and five countries. Tompkins is the Broadcast and Online Group Leader for The Poynter Institute and has been awarded most of broadcast journalism′s top honors, including The National Emmy, The Peabody, two Robert F. Kennedy Awards, and The American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel for legal reporting.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781506315256 |
| ISBN 10 | 1506315259 |
| Title | Aim for the Heart |
| Author | Al Tompkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2017-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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