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Part 4: Conclusion
Q) Where do you see the newspaper industry in the future?
The printing industry is slowing dying out, how will it affect
the newspaper industry?
When you think about it, the only thing that is changing is
how they get their information. We just have to evolve and
figure out how we are going to give the information to the
public. Newspapers aren’t going to die out of the industry.
There are a lot of people out there who just wants to pick up a
newspaper and read. We have to evolve with the future, even if
it means finding a niche. The enduring strength of newspapers
is their local coverage, from community news to financial to
entertainment. The reality is that newspapers have more feet
on the ground than any of the competing web sites. It’s nice to
see the printed word still, at least for now.
Analysis
It was a very enjoyable and interesting conversation with
Sara. I learned quiet a lot about the newspaper industry, and
how critical it is to keep your reader interested in the story. As
a writer and as an editor you really have to be passionate
about journalism. You have to believe in your work and always