The Writer's Internet Handbook [Paperback]

Timothy K. Maloy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

Writers surfing the Web for vital information will find their way around more easily with this definitive guide to point the way. Whether its gathering background information for a story or the search to place it once it's written, this book shows writers all the basics for getting connected to do research, publish, publicize, and create ongoing marketing opportunities on the Internet and World Wide Web. Includes interviews with "info pros" and a glossary of Internet terminology.



Timothy K. Maloy, author of The Internet Research Guide and editor of Internet Newsroom, teaches about the Internet at American University in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Maloy's book, The Writer's Internet Handbook, may be the first readable and truly useful guide to writers' resources on the ever-growing Internet. With the needs of journalists, writers, and students in mind, Maloy sets off to chart the sites and aspects of the Internet that harbor the best of the treasures. From how to mine chatrooms for resources, to publishing and profiting on the Net, Maloy provides a concise and imaginative roadmap for writers who know they could use the Net better. This guide belongs in the backpocket of every working writer--and all those who know there is more out there if only they could find it -- Wendy Swallow Williams, Assistant Professor, American University School of Communication

This book is chock full of useful techniques for adapting the writer's craft to the temperature extremes of the Internet. . . . [Maloy] remains tightly focused on writers and on the methods of using the Internet for gathering information, for finding readers and for getting good writing to them. In short, this book connects -- Thomas C. Glad, Director, The Eric Friedheim Library at the National Press Club

Useful sites and insights into how the Web is best used. . . . provides how-tos and the big picture -- The Bloomsbury Review

About the Author

Timothy K. Maloy is an experienced journalist who became a publishing entrepreneur, college professor, and book author as a result of the explosion of popular interest in the Internet. He is editor-owner of The Internet Newsroom, a newsletter for information professionals who use the Internet; he is an adjunct professor in the journalism department of American University in Washington, D.C., where he teaches Internet subjects and news writing; and he is a partner in Editors Service, a family-owned newsletter publishing company.



Born July 13, 1960 in Washington, D.C., he graduated from George Washington University and worked briefly in the field of international affairs before entering journalism, the third generation of his family to do so. He learned his journalism trade the traditional way, by working as a reporter on several small-town newspapers where he covered courts, cops, city hall, and local personalities. This was followed by stints as a Washington correspondent and as a financial writer covering Wall Street in New York City.



He resides in the Washington area where he owns a house in the picturesque village of Glen Echo. Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880559803
• ISBN-13: 978-1880559802
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,258,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GET CONNECTED, November 19, 2000

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This review is from: The Writer's Internet Handbook (Paperback)

With the coming of the internet, writing and publishing opportunities are out there for the asking. Everything that you need to know as a writer using the internet is contained in this wonderful book! Although most writers are familiar with the internet,trying to fully exploit its potential has become a mystery.

Timothy Maloy takes the mystery out of this new medium which has hanged the face of publishing in the traditional print media. Learn how to effectively market and promote your articles and books over the net. Do you need to brush up on your writing skills? The net offers resources that you can use to enhance your writing. I found this book to be an invaluable tool in adapting my craft to the internet. The handbook provides you with an abundance of resources (e-mail addresses for selected publications, Listservs for writers,etc.) that I have tapped into and which have enhanced my marketability. If you are serious about writing over the internet then this book is a must have resource. I've used it. It works, now try your hand at exploring your writing potential on the internet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact, concise: a must for writers using the 'Net', September 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Writer's Internet Handbook (Paperback)

The money I've wasted on web publishing guides, HTML handbooks, and 'Net' publishing could have been saved if I'd found "The Writer's Internet Handbook" first. It's $18.95 price is more than worth the investment.

Not only does the book pack tons of useful hints, advice and "how to's" into 175 pages, it's fun to read -- the author really understands the new medium of internet publishing, yet translates the sometimes confusing terminology, codes and technogobble into a user-friendly readable format. I read through the book in one night. It now sits prominently next to other indispensible writer's guides.

The book also -- finally -- cracks the confusing language of HTML codes and WEB search engines in a simple, consise way. Writers of other computer usage handbooks would do well to emulate the "Keep it Short and Simple" style Maloy uses.

Especially pleasing -- and a bonus, as far as I'm concerned -- are the extensive resources provided for writers: email addresses for publications, listservs, and a wide selection of web sites for and about writers. The list is one of the most comprehensive I've seen in one book; the author is more than generous in sharing these resources and his expertise in Net publishing.

With the Internet providing new outlets for publishing nearly every day, writers of every stripe and variety need to know the "rules" for this new, creative medium and to learn them as quickly as possible. Maloy's book is the key to both of these musts, if they don't want to be left behind.

And writers aren't the only ones who can benefit from this powerful little book: anybody who wants to make better use of their on-line time, or to improve their 'net' skills and knowledge, will find a choice of useful nuggets.

Kudos to Mr. Maloy for accomplishing what the Internet age promised: bringing its potential to all, in a 'less is better' way.