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Tag Archives: hyper-local
With passion, hyper-local is easy
ShareI caught Amy Melrose, the creator of hyper-local blog Free in DC, at the Social Media Breakfast in DC this week. She had some great tips to help you write about your community and get started doing local on your … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Reporting, Tips, Writing
Tagged Alex Priest, audience, authentic, Blogging, Borderstan, DC, DC Metro Area, experts, Free, Free in DC, hyper-local, niche, obsession, passion, SMBDC, SMC, SMCDC, Social Media, Social Media Breakfast, Social Media Club, voice, WeLoveDC
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10 Ways to Write Well
ShareRob Curley spoke to students at the recent Associated Collegiate Press conference in Phoenix. He told students that the best way to prepare for the future of journalism is to write well. Here are a few ideas to help any journalist follow … Continue reading
Posted in Tips, Writing
Tagged ACP, Beth Potter, copy, hyper-local, journalism, Rob Curley, Tips, top 10, write well, Writing
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