Jennifer Bryant - Writing and Editing Tips

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2011-11-21T22:24:00-05:00

How Good Is Your How-To?

2011-11-17T18:38:00-05:00

A “how to” or “step by step” article may seem simple, but writing one isn’t easy. Use the “cookbook test”: Can you follow your own instructions and arrive at the desired result the way you can follow a recipe?

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2011-11-17T18:37:00-05:00

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An Amazing Writing Tip!

2011-10-11T18:24:00-05:00

The most overused adjective today is “amazing.” Find another way to describe that view, vacation, performance, or pair of shoes.

Awards

2011-10-11T18:20:00-05:00

USDF Connection held its own in this year’s American Horse Publications awards contest. AHP is the organization for all forms of equine-related media.

Be a Backpack Journalist

2009-09-28T23:45:00-05:00

Editorial and art budgets are leaner than ever, while demand for multimedia is exploding. Learn to be a jack of all trades--writer, photographer, videographer, blogger--and you’ll set yourself apart.

WEG Blog Launches

2009-09-28T23:38:01-05:00

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, are one year away. My “Countdown to WEG 2010” blog launched today on TheHorse.com. Click here to read. Enjoy!

Got Multimedia Skills?

2009-07-02T13:24:00-05:00

Today’s media consumer demands it all: text, images, video, and interactivity. Learn to produce a multimedia story well and your skills will be in demand.

AHP Award

2009-07-02T13:21:00-05:00

My coverage of the 2008 Olympic equestrian events for TheHorse.com won first place in the online coverage/news breaking story category in the 2009 American Horse Publications awards contest.

Just the Facts, Ma'am (or Sir)

2009-06-06T10:50:00-05:00

Major media may employ fact-checkers, but the littler guys usually can’t afford that luxury. Endear yourself to your editor by verifying spellings and stats before you hit “send.”