There are countless Journalism courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- The Elements of Journalism, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect (2014)
- Associated Press Guide to News Writing: The Resource for Professional Journalists (2005)
- Journalistic Writing: Building the Skills, Honing the Craft (2010)
- Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation’s Journalism (2018)
- Storycraft: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) (2012)
- Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A Practical Guide (2017)
- Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production (2008)
- The New New Journalism: Conversations with America’s Best Nonfiction Writers on Their Craft (2005)
- Mass Media Research: An Introduction (with InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism) (2005)
- Media Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism: General Mass Communication) (2011)
- Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Media and Society (2014)
- Virginia Woolf: The Will to Create as a Woman (2005)
- The Elements of News Writing (2008)
The Elements of Journalism, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect (2014)
Seventeen years ago, the Committee of Concerned Journalists gathered some of America’s most influential newspeople to ask the question, “What is journalism for?” Through exhaustive research, surveys, interviews, and public forums, they identified the essential elements that define journalism and its role in our society.
Associated Press Guide to News Writing: The Resource for Professional Journalists (2005)
Former long-time Associated Press (AP) General News Editor, Rene J. Cappon offers timeless, practical advice and lively commentary on writing like a pro for novices and seasoned professionals alike. Cappon covers all the essential methodologies of researching and generating the written word in this guide.
Journalistic Writing: Building the Skills, Honing the Craft (2010)
Aimed at those pursuing careers in creating public prose, this is the definitive handbook for aspiring journalists.
Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation’s Journalism (2018)
Journalism is in crisis, with traditional sources of news under siege, a sputtering business model, a resurgence of partisanship, and a persistent expectation that information should be free. In Covering America, Christopher B.
Storycraft: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) (2012)
From the work of the New Journalists in the 1960s, to the New Yorker essays of John McPhee, Susan Orlean, Atul Gawande, and a host of others, to blockbuster book-length narratives such as Mary Roach’s Stiff or Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City, narrative nonfiction has come into its own. Yet writers looking for guidance on reporting and writing true stories have had few places to turn for advice.
Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A Practical Guide (2017)
is the go-to guide for understanding how today's journalists and news organizations use mobile and social media to gather news, distribute content, and create audience engagement.
Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production (2008)
Perhaps you’ve always wondered how public radio gets that smooth, well-crafted sound. Maybe you’re thinking about starting a podcast, and want some tips from the pros. Or maybe storytelling has always been a passion of yours, and you want to learn to do it more effectively.
The New New Journalism: Conversations with America’s Best Nonfiction Writers on Their Craft (2005)
Forty years after Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, and Gay Talese launched the New Journalism movement, Robert S. Boynton sits down with nineteen practitioners of what he calls the New New Journalism to discuss their methods, writings and careers. The New New Journalists are first and foremost brilliant reporters who immerse themselves completely in their subjects.
Mass Media Research: An Introduction (with InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism) (2005)
Quality media is the result of meticulous research. MASS MEDIA RESEARCH: AN INTRODUCTION shows you how it happens, from content analysis to surveys to experimental research, then gives you expert tips on analyzing the media you encounter in your daily life. Plus, this media research textbook is packed with study tools and review aids to help you get the grade you need in class as well.
Media Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism: General Mass Communication) (2011)
From media history to today’s rapid-fire changes, MEDIA/IMPACT takes you on a tour of the events, people, and technologies that have shaped and are shaping the industry. Known for its engaging writing style, currency, and visual appeal, this book explores the converged mass media–its industries and support industries as well as the legal, ethical, social, global, and technological issues these businesses face very day.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Media and Society (2014)
The on McGraw-Hill Create™ includes current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. This Collection contains a multitude of current and classic issues to enhance and customize your course. You can browse the entire on Create, or you can search by topic, author, or keywords.
Virginia Woolf: The Will to Create as a Woman (2005)
In 1935, while Virginia Woolf was alive and building her career as a woman writer, Ruth Gruber published a seminal essay on the novelist that is now seen as the first feminist interpretation of Woolf’s writings and life. Seventy years after its original publication, Gruber’s seminal critique is available once again, with new material that makes it more relevant for readers today.
The Elements of News Writing (2008)
Modeled on Strunk and White’s classic The Elements of Style, this is a clear, concise handbook that presents the essential rules of journalism. The Elements of News Writing covers the basics of news writing with none of the extra verbiage that bogs down many books. The author pays extra attention to grammar and usage, with easy-to-follow basic tips on writing.
Best Journalism Books Worth Your Attention
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Library Genesis and download some journalism books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Coping with Smart Phone ‘Distractions’ in a College Classroom
Author(s): Kehbuma Langmia; Amy Glass
ID: 2309019, Publisher: , Year: Winter 2014, Size: 247 Kb, Format: pdf
Journalism And Digital Content In Emerging Media Markets
Author(s): Sofia Iordanidou, Nael Jebril, Emmanouil Takas
ID: 3371255, Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2922, Size: 3 Mb, Format: pdf
The Political Relevance of Food Media and Journalism
Author(s): Elizabeth Fakazis, Elfriede Fürsich
ID: 3540095, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2023, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not errorless. Some books are really record-breakers according to Los Angeles Times, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.