This book will teach you how to identify the type of column you want to write; how to come up with column topics regularly; how to write your column, (good/bad column samples are included); provide you with painless and enjoyable writing exercises to give you confidence; offer you style tips to give you the air of a professional writer; and instruct you on how to sell your column to local, regional and national markets on a regular and guest basis. It is highly recommended by Barbara Curtis, Times-Mirror Columnist. Curtis says it launched her career as a newspaper columnist. And, Small Publisher Magazine of West Virginia says: This information is worth a heck of a lot more than $14. Further, this book is recognized and acclaimed worldwide, and is used as a text at universities here and abroad. In fact, The Higher Education Commission in Pakistan even recommends it as a text. Canadian Writer's Journal says: The information is simply and clearly presented, and the friendly, conversational style makes for pleasant reading. Readers can enjoy and learn at the same time, it emphasizes. In fact, if you've got the desire, this book is a road map on how to travel from Square One to syndication, according to California Writers Club. Quite simply, Bruce Taylor of The Clear Writing Institute calls it: a one-of-a-kind book, empowering, making dreams come true for many aspiring writers. This book is also recommended by Career Guidance Services at universities, and as a writer's resource by many public libraries. In addition, it is recommended by associations for the home-based business person, such as The American Home-Based Work Administration. It is cited as a resource in many best-selling books in the writing and business fields and on websites for writers and business people. It is recommended as a resource by dozens of reviewers, including The Canadian Review of Books.
I am the author of four non-fiction books: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Homes; You Can Be A Columnist; Beginners' Guide to Writing & Selling Quality Features; and Your Original Personal Ad.
The first three books have been adopted as supplemental texts at universities throughout the U.S., Canada, India, Pakistan, and Catalonia. They are sold in 38 countries, and are displayed in major metropolitan venues, such as the Chicago Cultural Center. These books have been reviewed, recommended, and praised by hundreds of reviewers, critics, librarians, and professors worldwide.
Two of my books have been Featured Selections of Writer's Digest Book Club. I am regularly interviewed by major
print, radio, and television organizations throughout the U.S. I have signed books at libraries, chain bookstores, and
university bookstores.
I was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize in poetry. I have been nominated and listed in "The International Authors and Writers Who's Who" in Cambridge, England and in the "Who's Who In Writers, Editors & Poets U.S./Canada."
My background includes positions as a feature editor and columnist at daily newspapers and as a magazine editor. I have been a public relations director for a non-profit organization. I was also self-employed as a communications/public relations/marketing consultant with 92 clients in 15 states.
I have won several awards for my poetry. I am an internationally-published haiku, senryu, tanka,
kyoka, free verse, and sestina poet. I am currently working on two books, one on the art of Japanese poetic forms and the other, a collection of my haiku and senryu.
My poetry has been translated into foreign languages, including Japanese, Turkish, French, Russian and Polish. I have done poetry readings at a variety of bookstores, libraries, art centers and galleries.
My poetry has been displayed at supermarkets, apparel and wine shops, banks, and on public transit. I've been interviewed on cable television about my poetry. I also hosted my own radio program, "Poetry Beat," on
public broadcasting.
My poetry has been featured on many library web sites, including Shreve Memorial Library in Louisiana and Cornell University's Mann Library.
In other professional areas, I have been on university faculties, teaching French, Italian, and Writing.
I regularly give special lectures and workshops on writing, publishing, publicity, and creativity to business and professional groups, and at writer's conferences, schools, universities, literary festivals, non-profit organizations, and to libraries.
There have been about 400 articles written about me in the media. I have served on the Boards of writers and publishers organizations.
I am currently Midwest Regional Coordinator of The Haiku Society of America. My educational background includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Pomona College and The University of Chicago.
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