Chris Little

"I didn't hear anything," says a woman, to @KTLA, about the crash in which a San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was killed today. She didn't hear anything or see the crash. We heard from a witness, who wasn't really a witness, and witnessed nothing. Why? #notgoodnewswriting

Before you freak out over "toxic" girl scout cookies, read this. https://t.co/rhMOsuCmBI

Just because you're selling a "skull cap helmet liner beanie, cooling mesh cycling running hat for men women, fits under helmets," doesn't mean you should bash grammar and punctuation in the head. https://t.co/L4znzm5mgw

Some of the media tries. We did, at my last job as ND @KFIAM640. But, things, they are changin'. https://t.co/dpe2EyBSdV

I don't have 90 min to spend on the phone with @Ask_Spectrum, @getspectrum just to get disconnected and not called back, especially when @FrontierCorp kicks your ass in speed for half the price in my neighborhood. I'll switch tomorrow, since you wasted so much of my time today.

Today's writing tip: "The condition of the person stabbed is unknown." Not correct. Somebody always knows the condition. The person stabbed always knows, at least. "No word on the condition of the person stabbed," is better. Tell us what you do know, not what you don't know.

Lately, @CNN's thing is quoting the last 3-4 words of a clip immediately after it plays. This morning, so far, it's "Hanging like bats," followed by"Upside down and burning." All of this comes as we're told to "take a listen." Why? It's like a tick. #notgoodnewswriting

Still bad form for reporters to tell listeners what to do. Reporters are supposed to report, not tell. Three TV reporters, in the 10pm news, on one particular station said, "Take a listen" 5 times in 15 minutes. Just roll the video. #Notgoodnewswriting.

Still bad form for reporters to tell listeners what to do. Reporters are supposed to report, not tell. Three TV reporters, in the 10pm news, on one particular station said, "Take a listen" 5 times in 15 minutes. Just roll the video. # Notgoodnewswriting.

As we have learned, making commuters suffer always brings on the empathy. https://t.co/DRHQbmuk1U

This isn't our job, people. Also, the author's capitalization game is off. #NotGoodNewsWriting #socalfires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire https://t.co/7ER2au0qiA

RT @lauraingle: Things you don’t think about during L.A. Fire evacuation. Needing to get your car out of the garage before power goes out…

Whether you're right/left or indifferent, read this about why the hydrants ran dry. #PalisadesFire #PalisadesWildfire https://t.co/KRVAFMM9VB

Just heard a TV anchor say the Palisades fire is "twice the size of Manhattan." I've been to Manhattan twice, and I don't know its measurements. Had to look it up. He could have just said the size of Rancho Cucamonga. #notgoodnewswriting

Two examples of how not to report a story. Second hand information is bad information and lazy journalism. Listen to these first two people who were allegedly TOLD what happened. That's not how it's done @FOXLA. And no yes/no questions. #notgoodnewswriting https://t.co/UDtM1yHi4i

The things that matter most. LOL. https://t.co/XCHOg1Soq2

Happy New Year. Remember to always write conversationally. #NewYear2025 #HappyNewYear2025 #journalism #journalist #NotGoodNewsWriting https://t.co/srv1crYrpD