Writing for broadcast or online audio is different from writing for print. Poynter faculty member Al Tompkins offers advice in this Al’s Morning Meeting column.
A few tips, based on his interview with CBS Radio’s Peter King :
Focus on the important stuff and keep it simple.
Good sentences can be just 5 or 6 seconds long.
Look for details that make your story real and add interest.
In another story, a Q&A with broadcast consultant Valerie Geller, Tompkins offers tips on writing visually. Helping your listeners see what you’re telling them will help them feel and understand it.
