Author Archives: welchsuggs

About welchsuggs

I am an associate professor of journalism at the University of Georgia and associate director of the Grady Sports Media Initiative. http://welchsuggs.tumblr.com, @welchsuggs

Directions to Abraham Baldwin statue

Take your pick: Video: Vine directions to Abraham Baldwin statue PDF: Directions to Abraham Baldwin Photo: Slide

Directions to Abraham Baldwin statue

Take your pick: Video: Vine directions to Abraham Baldwin statue PDF: Directions to Abraham Baldwin Photo: Slide

Microediting

As we discussed, I use microediting as a catchall for the small-bore things that people do to already-written copy: Copyediting Proofreading Line editing Fact-checking* All of these have to do with the construction of sentences and choice of words. Macroediting,

Microediting

As we discussed, I use microediting as a catchall for the small-bore things that people do to already-written copy: Copyediting Proofreading Line editing Fact-checking* All of these have to do with the construction of sentences and choice of words. Macroediting,

More job advice

Tripped over this from Slate/Reddit:   Rob_Saget: I’m about to graduate college with a double major in broadcast and journalism. Probably a stupid question, but since I don’t have any actual job experience in the field, what can I do to

More job advice

Tripped over this from Slate/Reddit:   Rob_Saget: I’m about to graduate college with a double major in broadcast and journalism. Probably a stupid question, but since I don’t have any actual job experience in the field, what can I do to

Originally posted on Sticky Valentines:
I get asked two questions several times a week, and I brush off both with a verbal swat. One — because I’m in my late 20s, I suppose – is when are you getting married?…

Originally posted on Sticky Valentines:
I get asked two questions several times a week, and I brush off both with a verbal swat. One — because I’m in my late 20s, I suppose – is when are you getting married?…

Ledes and what to do with them

  You should be able to get to the video here: http://youtu.be/CuNxoH7-3xw And here’s an exchange I had with Jeff Pearlman, a former sportswriter who writes books and other things now:

Ledes and what to do with them

  You should be able to get to the video here: http://youtu.be/CuNxoH7-3xw And here’s an exchange I had with Jeff Pearlman, a former sportswriter who writes books and other things now:

Saving string: more advice

How writers can collect and organize string for stories | Poynter..

Saving string: more advice

How writers can collect and organize string for stories | Poynter..

Reporting strategies

When you start reporting a story, you basically have two choices. You can dive right in and start doing interviews (with or without a script) and maybe some Googling, and then just start writing what comes to mind.  Do you

Reporting strategies

When you start reporting a story, you basically have two choices. You can dive right in and start doing interviews (with or without a script) and maybe some Googling, and then just start writing what comes to mind.  Do you

Words to the wise.

Exclusive! The Words That Journalists Overuse – The Daily Beast.

Words to the wise.

Exclusive! The Words That Journalists Overuse – The Daily Beast.

How brain science can make you a better writer | Poynter.

How brain science can make you a better writer | Poynter..

How brain science can make you a better writer | Poynter.

How brain science can make you a better writer | Poynter..

The Atlantic/Scientology story I mentioned in class today

The Atlantic/Scientology story I mentioned in class today Along with a link to Romenesko’s site.

The Atlantic/Scientology story I mentioned in class today

The Atlantic/Scientology story I mentioned in class today Along with a link to Romenesko’s site.

From Anisa Jimenez re education

Thanks so much, Welch. Please know that you and your class are more than welcome to come to the Seeing is Believing bus tour! Details are here: http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/SIB I hope to work more with you in the future. I truly

From Anisa Jimenez re education

Thanks so much, Welch. Please know that you and your class are more than welcome to come to the Seeing is Believing bus tour! Details are here: http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/SIB I hope to work more with you in the future. I truly

Remember for Friday…

SUGGS MAGAZINE WRITING FRIDAY, 1/18   CLASS AT JACKSON-SPALDING 7TH FLOOR OF PARKING DECK BEHIND GEORGIA THEATER 120 W. Washington Street Suite 775  

Remember for Friday…

SUGGS MAGAZINE WRITING FRIDAY, 1/18   CLASS AT JACKSON-SPALDING 7TH FLOOR OF PARKING DECK BEHIND GEORGIA THEATER 120 W. Washington Street Suite 775