Feature and Magazine Writing
Action, Angle and Anecdotes
2nd Edition
Published on 24. August 2011
352 pages
978-1-4443-5908-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fully revised and updated edition of Feature and MagazineWriting covers everything from finding original ideas tolocating expert sources. With fresh perspectives and advice fromprofessional writers and editors, this colorfully-writtenintroduction is required reading for anyone who wishes to become astrong 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 MagazineJob', 'Last Chance: The Final Draft', and 'Writing for Trades,Associations and Organizations'
* New sections in this edition include 'Improving Your Pizzazzand '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 MagazineJob', 'Last Chance: The Final Draft', and 'Writing for Trades,Associations and Organizations'
* New sections in this edition include 'Improving Your Pizzazzand 'Original Research = Original Articles'
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Persons
David E. Sumner is Professor of Journalism and head of themagazine program at Ball State University. He received the"Magazine Educator of the Year" award in 2007 from theAssociation for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Tolearn more about magazines, visit Professor Sumner's Website: www.professormagazine.com.
Holly G. Miller is a professional in residence atAnderson University, senior editor of The Saturday EveningPost and freelance contributor to several nationalmagazines.
Holly G. Miller is a professional in residence atAnderson University, senior editor of The Saturday EveningPost and freelance contributor to several nationalmagazines.
Content
Introduction: Magazines Have a Bright Future.
Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and MagazineArticles.
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 MagazineArticles.
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.
Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and MagazineArticles.
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 MagazineArticles.
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.
