Feature and Magazine Writing Action, Angle, and Anecdotes

Name: Feature and Magazine Writing Action, Angle, and Anecdotes
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ISBN: 9781118305133

ISBN-10: 1118305132

ISBN-13: 9781118305133

Edition: 3rd 2013

Authors: David E. Sumner, Holly G. Miller

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Updated with fresh facts, examples and illustrations, along with two new chapters on digital media and blogs this third edition continues to be the authoritative and essential guide to writing engaging and marketable feature stories.Covers everything from finding original ideas and angles to locating expert sourcesExpanded edition with new chapters on storytelling for digital media and building a story blogCaptivating style exemplifies the authors’ expert guidanceAuthors combines academic authority with professional know-howComprehensive coverage of all the angles, including marketing written work and finding jobs in the publishing industryEssential reading for anyone wishing to become a…

Book details

List price: $66.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/4/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.10" long x 0.66" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface


About the Authors



Reading, Writing and Relevance



What Makes a Story Interesting?



How to Find an Original Idea



Strong Angles and Focused Ideas



Digging Deep for Original Stories



Talking Pointers: How to Conduct Great Interviews



Taking Your Articles to the Freelance Market



To Market, To Market: Shopping Your Words Around



Pitch-Perfect Query Letters



Adding Action and Anecdotes



Where to Begin: The First 100 Words



Action, Brevity and Style



Anecdotes: Mining for Gold



Different Formats, Different Results



Briefs: Shortcuts to Publication



Profiles: Slices of Life



Writing Nonfiction Narratives



Eliminating the Ho-Hum From the How-To



Making a Timely Calendar Connection



Writing About Trends and Issues



Exploring Digital Opportunities



Building a Story Blog



Long-Form Digital Storytelling



Preparing the Final Draft



Advancing Beyond the Slush Pile



Before You Hit the "Send" Button: A Checklist



Careers in Magazine Publishing


Appendix: Shoptalk: A Glossary of Magazine Lingo


Index