My media writing toolbox

·         Associated Press Stylebook (2012 edition).  This is invaluable for anyone who writes news releases and public relations documents.  It is the most common used stylebook in the media arena.

·         Thesasarus or crossword dictionary. Do not leave this out of your box.  Either of these books are a great tool for word-smithing.

·         Google docs. This tool is great for you to upload documents into a “cloud” so other people can read it and make changes without emailing back and forth and getting the editions mixed up.

·         Wordle. This is my new favorite tool to spice a flyer or presentation up.  I learned about this through an Ashford University class last year.

·         Workflowy. A new organizational tool that can incorporate tagging assigning various items to different people. (Paradis, 2013).

·         Iceber.gs. A more inspirational tool that combines the best of Pinterest and Evernote. (Paradis, 2013).

·         WordPress.com. This is a hosted blogging service of immense popularity and it is free. (Glazowski, 2008).

·         Writer’s Network. A voluminous database of words and the writers behind them. It is free with tips, how-tos, and a way to have your work rated. (Glazowski, 2008).

References 

Glazowski, P. (Dec. 18, 2008). Social Media. Writer's Toolbox: 35 best tools for writing online. Retrieved from http://www.seacoastsocial.org/reenergize-your-writing-with-cool-new-tools/

Marsh, C., Guth, D.W., & Short, B.P. (2009). Strategic writing. Multimedia writing for public relations, advertising and more. (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education.

Paradis, C. (May 28, 2013). Reenergize your writing with cool new tools. Published with Seacoast Social Media. Retrieved from http://www.seacoastsocial.org/reenergize-your-writing-with-cool-new-tools/