Uko (journalism, James Cook U., Australia) provides advice on the use of narrative technique in journalism, drawing primarily on American sources for his illustrations. Individual chapters discuss practical reporting techniques, effective observation, interview techniques, the use and abuse of descriptive detail, language and style, adaptation of key elements of fiction writing to journalism, the design and construction of a story's narrative, application of narrative technique to opinion writing and reviews, and the use of narrative techniques in the hiring process and the freelancing market. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)