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Writing for the Web: Is it Really So Different from Writing for Print?

A 15-minute crash course for editors and writers making the switch from print to online

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SYNOPSIS
Now that the Web has had a decade to evolve, we know a lot about what works online, what doesn't, and how users interact with Web sites. This is all crucial in understanding how to write online. In this Crash Course, journalist Manoush Zomorodi presents our exploration of how writing online varies from traditional writing in the print world.

DURATION/TIME
1 video
15 minutes total running time

Shot and edited by Resolution Seven

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1. Writing for the Web: Is it Really So Different from Writing for Print? 15:00 25 MB
 
  • Two Major Differences from Print to Online
    User trends and web analytics shape the shift from print to pixels.

  • Habits of Highly Effective Web Writers
    Web writing is a lot like regular writing, but there are key differences.

  • Real World Examples
    From editors at RealSimple.com, PopSci.com, and SmithMag.com.
    

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