The Successful Writer's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles (The Successful Writer's Guides Series) [Paperback]

Eva Shaw Ph.D. (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Loveland Pr; 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966269616
• ISBN-13: 978-0966269611
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By the fourth chapter, I was published and paid!, July 26, 1999

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Rev. Deborah Tinsley (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Successful Writer's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles (The Successful Writer's Guides Series) (Paperback)

This is a love letter to the author. My highlighter is on overload with this book. I stopped to "bubble" and out popped an article along the lines of Reminiscence Magazine about my mother-in-law's recipe box. Another one on weddings from the minister's point of view, maybe for Bride. Anyway, I wanted to tell you that I got a check in the mail for an article I submitted, and the only reason I dared to submit it was because of you. You challenged me, encouraged me, and I did it. I am now a PAID, published author! This is a dream come true. I want you to know that you make a difference in the lives you touch. Anyone even thinking of writing will feel the same after reading this book. Thank you.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have resource for would-be magazine writers, November 2, 1999

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This review is from: The Successful Writer's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles (The Successful Writer's Guides Series) (Paperback)

How-to writing books can be a powerful form of procrastination for writers. I know. Perhaps if one hunkers down with Wanda Wonderwriter's newest tome, or "How To Be Published For Millions Next Thursday" one will find magical secrets for success. Ah, the stuff of dreams! Eva Shaw's guide to publishing magazine articles is different. It's like having a pro -- upbeat but realistic -- right at hand. Shaw writes for busy people -- rather than superfluous time-gobbling pages that keep you from your keyboard, she provides the nitty gritty you need most to compete in the magazine writing marketplace today. If she offers a workshop in your area, consider signing up. You're likely to leave with pratical tools of the trade, an enhanced "can-do" spirit, more ready and able to write for all you're worth.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magazine Article Writing Simplified, July 3, 2001

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Dera R Williams (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Successful Writer's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles (The Successful Writer's Guides Series) (Paperback)

This book is a must for anyone intersting in writing magazine articles and selling them. Dr. Shaw writes as if she is sitting down and talking to you directly. She goes over magazine writing terminology,ie; blitz, fillers, spec. She also advises timelines for submissions, how to approach an editor, how to gracefully handle a rejection by submitting another idea. Thre is a breakdown of different types of articles, query writing musts, and research tips and reference guides. The author does not however lure you into believing that this is an easy job. She constantly stresses that persistence and organization is the key to writing and publishing successul articles. I took Dr. Shaw's on-line magazine writing class and having this book is like an on-going class where one is constantly getting personal instruction.