A Fun Look into the World of Reuters

I came to freelancing with a background in journalism, particularly editing, so I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to stylebooks and reference materials.

So I was pretty excited to learn, via the Reuters blog, that the news organization not only has its own handbook for journalists, but that the whole thing is now available online for its reporters and others to use as a guideline in their writing.

More than just a stylebook (though it is that, too), the handbook provides guidance on everything from dealing with stringers and working with sources to reporting done with the help of the Internet and the standards and values that the news organization and its reporters are meant to hold and represent.

It’s a really interesting look into a respected news organization, as well as a handy place to go for advice you might need in your own writing career, whether you’re looking for a good rule on acronyms (don’t use them) or tips for dealing with complaints about one of your stories.