Feature and Magazine Writing
Action, Angle and Anecdotes
2nd Edition
Published on 31. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4051-9204-0 (ISBN)
Description
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'
* 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'
More details
Series
Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 23.7 cm
Width: 16.4 cm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
512 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-9204-0 (9781405192040)
Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
David E. Sumner is Professor of Journalism and head of the magazine program at Ball State University. He received the "Magazine Educator of the Year" award in 2007 from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. To learn more about magazines, visit Professor Sumner's Web site: www.professormagazine.com.
Holly G. Miller is a professional in residence at Anderson University, senior editor of The Saturday Evening Post and freelance contributor to several national magazines.
Holly G. Miller is a professional in residence at Anderson University, senior editor of The Saturday Evening Post and freelance contributor to several national magazines.
Content
Introduction
Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part II: Selling Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part III: Writing Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part IV: Different Types of Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part V: Postscript.
Index
Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part II: Selling Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part III: Writing Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part IV: Different Types of Feature and Magazine Articles.
Part V: Postscript.
Index