Writing and Editing for Digital Media (3rd edition) – eBook

Description

The Writing and Editing for Digital Media 3rd Edition (PDF) eBook is an essential resource designed specifically for high school and college students eager to master the art of effective communication in the digital landscape. Whether your passion lies in blogging, app writing, crafting engaging web stories, or leveraging social media to ignite conversations, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills necessary to thrive. With a wealth of exercises and lessons tailored for each chapter, learners will cultivate a profound understanding of how digital communication fosters dynamic, multi-directional storytelling and interaction. Not only will students learn to create compelling content, but they will also develop the expertise to manage and present that content creatively and thoughtfully.

Drawing from Brian Carroll’s extensive background in teaching a course of the same title, this thoroughly revised 3rd edition pays special attention to the evolving landscape of social media and mobile applications. The chapters are meticulously designed to:

• • Instruct readers in best practices for digital content management, effective social media strategy, and user engagement.
  • Encourage communicators to view storytelling through a multimedia, multi-modal, and interactive lens, enhancing their creative repertoire.
  • Advocate for a user-centric approach by prioritizing audience engagement, behavior, and user experiences.
  • Guide digital communicators in navigating the complexities of socially networked, always-on, geo-mapped, and personalized media ecosystems.
  • Empower aspiring writers and editors with essential skill sets that seamlessly transfer across various media platforms and industries, particularly in journalism and public relations.

Updated to reflect contemporary pedagogy and providing fresh examples, including insights from the pivotal 2016 presidential election won by Trump, this 3rd edition broadens its focus. It serves as a vital resource for digital writers and editors across diverse fields, from marketing and public relations to social media management.

Reviews

“In the latest edition of his textbook, Carroll does exactly what he promises: he keeps pace with the complex and often blurry world of digital media while maintaining a solid journalistic grounding in the fundamentals of digital writing and editing.” — Scott Warnock, Drexel University

“A superb presentation of conceptual frameworks grounded in practical examples, Writing and Editing for Digital Media 3e prompts students to bridge design with content, voice with style, and argumentation with ethics. The expanded coverage of data visualization, geo-mapping, and social media helps users develop increasingly interactive and multimodal digital texts.” — Ashley J. Holmes, Georgia State University

“Digital spaces keep evolving. Social media is in a state of constant change. Masterful storytelling, meticulous writing, and precise editing remain timeless. This textbook adeptly links foundational journalism principles with ambient media values, teaching aspiring content creators practical methods. Each exercise and lesson effectively uncovers the essentials of writing across various platforms.” — Margena A. Christian, the University of Illinois at Chicago

“This is one ebook your college students will want to keep long after the course concludes. Media studies, journalism, and multimodal composition students love the mix of Carroll’s concrete strategies alongside his insightful analysis of ever-shifting new media landscapes. It serves as a tremendously versatile reference for digital writers, striking a perfect balance between practical application and intellectual stimulation.” — Heather Julien, Emory University

Secure your copy of this indispensable guide and elevate your digital writing and editing skills today!

ISBN: 978-1-93507-686-0, 978-1-63293-044-9