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    2010 NASCAR Media Tour

    The NASCAR media tour will be from Jan. 18-21 (Monday-Thursday). Also, the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame Induction...
    Post by: dustin_long, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Are sport-specific writers associations worth it?

    Let me add this -- and I'm the incoming president of the National Motorsports Press Association -- there can be value to such associations. I'm...
    Post by: dustin_long, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Best sports blogs

    Here's a few. As an Indiana University grad, I enjoy reading Terry Hutchens' blog on IU athletics for the Indianapolis Star. Hutchens discusses...
    Post by: dustin_long, Mar 26, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Short feature column

    A few thoughts. First, good idea to take a look at this situation for your readers. A couple of questions to consider. 1. If you didn't cover...
    Post by: dustin_long, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: Writers' Workshop
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    Prep football gamer.

    Sean, I'm going to take this in a different direction. (That's the great thing about this site, you can get various opinions and do what you...
    Post by: dustin_long, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: Writers' Workshop
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    Making predictions in print

    A few points. 1. Yes, I think most of us have had people yell at us (or worse) for predictions and, yes, it's not fun. A thing to consider is...
    Post by: dustin_long, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Merged: John Sawatsky at Poynter

    Re: John Sawatsky -- Notes from Poynter Sports Summit Thanks SF, you get it. Yes, there are times we're surrounded by masses, but that doesn't...
    Post by: dustin_long, Apr 20, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Being a Sport's Editor

    It sounds like you're doing some good things. Remember people want to read about people. Find the stories. You have 12 high schools, so you have...
    Post by: dustin_long, Dec 28, 2006 in forum: Writers' Workshop
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    5A Texas Football State Final gamer

    Here's a few things to think about. 1. I'm glad you're asking for advice whether it is here or in your office. Continue to do that. 2. It's good...
    Post by: dustin_long, Dec 28, 2006 in forum: Writers' Workshop