"It was a setup," Nunzio begins.
"What's that?" asks Judge Michael Bolan, looking up from his papers. "Oh, it's a setup, okay."
I think the best thing about this article was the style Myers used. By putting dialogue such as this, I really felt as though I was there. I was involved with the topic and had a better feel for the story. Rather than just reading facts, you are shown not told. It is not a style that I am used to, but then again I have no prior experience with News Writing. I was interested in the topic throughout the reading and I think this is an important aspect. The goal is to reach the audience and Myers has accomplished this in my case. I rather prefer this type of style to other news writing, but then again I am more interested in Magazine writing. And I feel that this is similar to that style!
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I, like you, am definitely drawn more towards magazine writing than newswriting (sorry Dr. Jerz) and did think the style was very magazine-esque. I wouldn't expect to find this type of article in a newspaper but in a news magazine (or even a non-news magazine)? It would fit in well.
Posted by Nessa | November 6, 2007 11:01 PM
Posted on November 6, 2007 23:01
Having a unique style gathers readers. I agree that feeling as though you are involved in some distant way makes you want to be more aware of what's going on in the news. Shows such as CSI, Law and Order,and old re-runs of the Alfred Hitchcock Hour makes one feel as though they are crime solvers.
Posted by Jeremy Barrick | November 6, 2007 11:29 PM
Posted on November 6, 2007 23:29
Nessa, no need to apologize... in fact, after reading Jackie's reaction to the article, I suggested that she take magazine writing. I think you'd love it, too.
Posted by Dennis G. Jerz | November 7, 2007 10:38 AM
Posted on November 7, 2007 10:38
Her style truly makes this story.
If you gave me this article on paper, I would tell you that it was a magazine article. It unravels like a story. If I ever pursue journalism, I want to write like this. This style of writing makes me not want to put it down, and from prior knowledge, my peers weren't able to put it down either.
Posted by Corey Struss | November 12, 2007 4:41 PM
Posted on November 12, 2007 16:41