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Feature & Magazine Writing: Action, Angle and Anecdotes

by Sumner, David E.; Miller, Holly G. | PB | Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Book Title
Feature & Magazine Writing
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9781405192040

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1405192046
ISBN-13
9781405192040
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71775893

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
352 Pages
Publication Name
Feature and Magazine Writing : Action, Angle and Anecdotes
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Communication Studies, Journalism
Type
Textbook
Author
Holly G. Miller, David E. Sumner
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-055191
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
808/.06607
Table Of Content
Introduction: Magazines Have a Bright Future.Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and Magazine Articles.1. Capturing Reader Attention.2. The Hunt for Fresh Ideas.3. Strong Angles and Focused Ideas.4. Original Research = Original Articles.5. Interviews: Goal-driven Conversations.Part II: Selling Feature and Magazine Articles.6. Finding the Right Market.7. Query Letters that Sell.Part III: Writing Feature and Magazine Articles.8. Hooks, Intros and Leads.9. Action-Filled Writing.10. The Art of the Anecdote.11. Improving Your Pizzaz.12. Don't Botch the Basics.Part IV: Different Types of Feature and Magazine Articles.13. Blurbs, Briefs and Brighteners.14. In Focus: The Well-Balanced Profile.15. Writing Dramatic Stories.16. Help! Writing the How-to Feature.17. Connecting Content to the Calendar.18. Trends, Issues and Controversies.19. Writing to Inspire and Motivate.20. Writing for Professionals and Practitioners.21. Writing for Online Publications.Part V: Postscript.22. Last Chance: The Final Draft.23. How to Find a Magazine Job.Index.
Synopsis
This fully revised and updated edition of Feature and Magazine Writing covers everything from finding original ideas to locating expert sources. With fresh perspectives and advice from professional writers and editors, this colorfully-written introduction is required reading for anyone who wishes to become a strong feature writer. Includes chapters on connecting content to the calendar, writing for online publications, trends, issues and controversies, and writing dramatic stories New chapters in this edition include 'How To Find A Magazine Job', 'Last Chance: The Final Draft', and 'Writing for Trades, Associations and Organizations' New sections in this edition include 'Improving Your Pizzazz and 'Original Research = Original Articles', This fully revised and updated edition of Feature and Magazine Writing covers everything from finding original ideas to locating expert sources. With fresh perspectives and advice from professional writers and editors, this colorfully written book is required reading for anyone who wishes to become a strong feature writer.Chapters new to this edition: How To Find A Magazine Job Last Chance: The Final Draft Writing for Professionals and Practitioners Improving Your Pizzazz Original Research = Original Articles, This fully revised and updated edition of Feature and Magazine Writing covers everything from finding original ideas to locating expert sources. With fresh perspectives and advice from professional writers and editors, this colorfully-written introduction is required reading for anyone who wishes to become a strong feature writer.
LC Classification Number
PN4784.F37S86 2009

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