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Question for Anchors |
| Message Name: |
thisplacerocks.. |
| Date Posted: |
06/08/2005 |
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Yes.... I use the (...)
It makes everything easier to read.
Sentence fragments, of course.
(We listen to conusltants who say "use them")
I, however, don't mind if anchors change the copy a little bit.
However, usually.. if they touch it at all, they totally change the meaning of the story.
So.... I'd say, the best thing to do.. come in at 4, watch oprah... roll out to the set at 4:58:30... and roll back into your office at 5:57:45.
(going directly to your office, without passing the ND's office gets you extra points with the producer)
It's what my anchors do.
And if you are really good writers, why are you anchors?
Oh, wait.. forgot... you couldn't live on our lousy pay.
(Yes, this was tongue in cheek)
I fully anticipate getting nasty anchors replying.
That is ok.
My ego is that good....
(....)
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| Message: |
"Unless your anchor is a complete idiot, I think there??s a good chance he/she is probably a better writer than you are"
you didn't REALLY mean to sound that pompous, did you?
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