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Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing (Paperback)

~ Jean M. Fredette (Editor) "In order to answer the question I've just asked in the title, I decided to interview myself..." (more)
Key Phrases: roundup article, query letter, New York, Reader's Digest, Home Journal (more...)

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Finding success peddling words to magazines doesn't have to begin as a starving-artist-in-the-garret existence of firing ignorant queries into the void and counting on raw talent and blind luck to see you through. Jean Fredette's handbook should be up there with the dictionary and thesaurus for any would-be feature writer. With 33 experts sharing advice on everything from killer queries to manuscript mechanics and resell etiquette, the Handbook of Magazine Article Writing is a far better choice than one of those how-to-be-a-writer seminars, and has more valuable information on hand at a better price.

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This superb collection of articles provides you with insight and advice on how to write and sell the types of magazine articles publishers want. Coverage includes--what editors look for in your work; studying a magazine before querying it is the key to publication; what grabs and holds the reader's attention; sources of inspiration for articles; interviews; photos and graphics; and more.

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Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (September 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0898794080
ISBN-13: 978-0898794083
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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In order to answer the question I've just asked in the title, I decided to interview myself. Read the first page

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roundup article, query letter

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New York, Reader's Digest, Home Journal, Writer's Digest, Diane Sawyer, Los Angeles, Good Housekeeping, United States, Writer's Market, Aunt Grace, Woman's Day, Yellow Pages, Andy Rooney, Can This Marriage Be Saved, Hot List, Kathleen White, New Mother's Confessions of Ambivalence, Paul Crume, Periodical Literature, Reader's Guide, American Bar Association, Bon Appetit, Boston Globe, Glenn Joyner, Lady's Circle

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How to Write Irresistible Query Letters: An easy-to-follow guide to writing professional queries that produce sales--for articles and nonfiction books by Lisa Collier Cool on page 47, and Back Matter
Ugly American by William J Lederer on page 79
Fame and Obscurity by Gay Talese on page 76
Scribble Scribble by Nora Ephron on page 22
Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman on page 47

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for both beginners and old pros, July 21, 1998

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This book is a must-read for anyone serious about breaking into the freelance writing market. Each chapter is an article that explores a different aspect of the writing and selling-your-writing process. Learn the tricks of the freelance trade through articles about: writing irresistible query letters; landing interviews with famous and busy people; selling the same article many times; ending your articles gracefully; making your leads sparkle; and drawing your readers in with titles.

All articles are written by successful and established writers. Each chapter gives fresh perspectives and provocative insights from people who really have "been there, done that." Unlike some how-to books that get dry somewhere around the middle of the book, this one keeps your attention all the way through. Writers use their own real-life examples to demonstrate techniques that produce salable work.

In addition to being insightful, this book is also very encouraging for the ! rookie. Again and again the reader is reminded that there's always a market for good, fresh writing. Examples of new writers' sales to major publications inspire the beginner to shoot for the stars. This book not only motivates but it also equips you with the knowledge you need to get started.

Five stars for this invaluable resource!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good read but not very informative, April 10, 2002

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This book was easy to read and had some valuable information but skipped over a lot of the nuts and bolts. I would pass on it next time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Same Answers to the Same Questions From Another Generation, January 10, 2004

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Handbook of Magazine Article Writing answers often sought-after questions, such as:
- What do editors look for in your work?
- Is a cover letter always essential?
- Can you sell the exact same article a number of times within certain groups of publications?
- And, How do you keep your readers reading?

With 33 experts, including Don McKinney, James Morgan, Lois Duncan, John Brady, and Candy Schulman, this book proffers advice on everything from queries to the mechanics of writing an article. With so much talent packed into this 246-page book, the difficulty of publishing a newer edition is understandable. However, this book would benefit if it were brought into the age of the Internet.

If you are looking for the basics on article writing, and want it only from the masters of manuscript, then the Handbook of Magazine Article Writing is for you!

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