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Not just good — but the perfect game story May 11, 2010

Game accounts should tell a story — and bring readers something they didn’t know or didn’t see. It should be authoritative and analytical, and it should be fun to read. The story should be a descriptive, active account of the game based on behind-the-scenes reporting, not just a play-by-play supported by mundane postgame quotes.

This is not exactly a new concept, but it’s one that many papers have gotten away from and should return to.

“How to Write the Perfect Game Story” is among the sessions offered at the Associated Press Sports Editors annual convention June 23 to 26 in Salt Lake City.

Others include Prep Coverage, Best Ideas, and Watchdog journalism.

The deadline for the $200 registration fee is June 1, and APSE members should have received registration forms and a listing of social activities in the mail. If you have not, e-mail Executive Director Jack Berninger at jackapse@aol.com or at 804-741-1565. To see an outline of convention events, click here.

In a change from past years, one registration fee allows multiple people from your organization to attend. Register for the hotel, the Marriott City Center, by calling 877-907-4491. The group code is APS (no E). Deadline is May 21.
Garry D. Howard is president of APSE and the Assistant Managing Editor/Sports for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. You can reach him at (414) 224-2306 or via e-mail at ghoward@journalsentinel.com.

Officers

Michael Anastasi

Michael Anastasi

President
Salt Lake Tribune

Gerry Ahern

Gerry Ahern

First Vice President
USA Today

Tim Stephens

Tim Stephens

Second Vice President
Orlando Sentinel

BenBrigandi

Ben Brigandi

Third Vice President
Williamsport (Pa.)
Sun-Gazette

Jack Berninger

Jack Berninger

Executive Director
Richmond Times-Dispatch (retired)

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