Web Production for Writers and Journalists
Jason Whittaker, Falmouth College of Arts

'...gives an excellent insight into the main issues of creating a Web site and offers a good foundation of knowledge.' - .net.

Web Production for Writers and Journalists is a clear and practical guide to the planning, setting up and management of a web site. It gives readers a comprehensive overview of the current technologies available for on-line communications and shows how to use them for maximum effect when planning a web site.

Web Production for Writers and Journalists sets out the practical toolkit that a web producer will require to create their site, from web and image editors to information processing and program applications. The book includes:

• an introduction to the Internet and the world wide web
• illustrated examples of good page design and site content
• tutorials and information on latest technologies
• advice on content, maintenance and how to use sites effectively
• how best to maximise available programs and applications
• tips on writing and style a discussion about ethics, copyright and regulation
• an extensive list of resources and Internet terminology

Jason Whittaker is a lecturer in journalism, media and English at Falmouth College of Arts where he specialises in web design and on-line journalism. He was previously the editor of PC Advisor

July 2000: 234x156: 176pp:illus. 20 b+w photos
Hb: 0-415-23113-2: £35.00
Pb: 0-415-23114-0: £8.99
AVAILABLE AS AN INSPECTION COPY

You can order copies of the following books:
Web Production for Writers and Journalists in paperback.
The Internet: The Basics in paperback.
The Cyberspace Handbook in paperback.