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Saptami Gowda Stresses Writing’s Role at India Today Karnataka Roundtable
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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At a Karnataka roundtable hosted by India Today, journalist Saptami Gowda said that ninety percent of a story depends on the writing.
Earlier this week, India Today organised a roundtable in Karnataka that brought together media professionals to discuss the craft of journalism. The session featured Saptami Gowda, a noted journalist, who addressed the gathering on the pivotal role of writing in news reporting.
Gowda emphasized that "ninety percent of the story rests on the writing," underscoring that the substance of a news piece is largely shaped by how it is composed, not merely by the facts gathered.
She added that clear, concise, and engaging prose determines a story's impact on readers, and that journalists must invest time in honing their writing skills to maintain credibility and audience trust.
The roundtable also explored challenges faced by reporters in the digital age, but Gowda’s remark about the dominance of writing set the tone for the discussion, highlighting the enduring importance of the written word in Indian media.
Gowda emphasized that "ninety percent of the story rests on the writing," underscoring that the substance of a news piece is largely shaped by how it is composed, not merely by the facts gathered.
She added that clear, concise, and engaging prose determines a story's impact on readers, and that journalists must invest time in honing their writing skills to maintain credibility and audience trust.
The roundtable also explored challenges faced by reporters in the digital age, but Gowda’s remark about the dominance of writing set the tone for the discussion, highlighting the enduring importance of the written word in Indian media.