Book Description
A professional journalist shows how to write hard-hitting news stories and attention-getting feature articles.
Author : Dawn B. Sova
Publisher : Arco
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 15,59 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780768910797
A professional journalist shows how to write hard-hitting news stories and attention-getting feature articles.
Author : Naveed Saleh
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 14,11 MB
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1599637340
Master the art of article writing! The world of journalism is changing rapidly, and the modern journalist needs more than a basic knowledge of article writing to navigate it. The Complete Guide to Article Writing provides a compass for freelancers and students of journalism looking to write successfully on a wide variety of topics and for many different markets--both in print and online. From researching and interviewing to writing features, reviews, news articles, opinion pieces, and even blog posts, this one-stop guide will illuminate the intricacies of article writing so you can produce entertaining, informative, and salable articles. • Learn how to write coherently, cohesively, and concisely. • Choose the proper structure for the article you want to write. • Weave narrative and fact seamlessly into your pieces. • Develop your freelance platform with the latest in social media outlets. • Pitch your ideas like a pro. • Develop a professional relationship with editors. • And much more! Modern journalism can be a treacherous terrain, but with The Complete Guide to Article Writing as your companion, you'll not only survive the journey--you'll be able to write pieces that inform, entertain, inspire, delight--and sell!
Author : Natalie Canavor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 10,24 MB
Release : 2013-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118583620
How many pieces of paper land on your desk each day, or emails in your inbox? Your readers – the people you communicate with at work – are no different. So how can you make your communication stand out from the pile and get the job done? Whether you’re crafting a short and sweet email or bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies is the only guide you need. Inside you’ll find: The basic principles of how to write well How to avoid the common pitfalls that immediately turn a reader off Crucial tips for self-editing and revision techniques to heighten your impact Lots of practical advice and examples covering a range of different types of communication, including emails, letters, major business documents such as reports and proposals, promotional materials, web copy and blogs - even tweets The global touch - understand the key differences in written communication around the world, and how to tailor your writing for international audiences
Author : Natalie Canavor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 13,79 MB
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1510715266
From time to time, many of us might wish for a genie to transform our workplace. But what if you yourself had that power? Workplace Genie shows employees, entrepreneurs, and virtual workers how to handle challenging work relationships in unorthodox ways. Melding the proven ideas of a communications expert and leading psychotherapist, this book gives readers a powerful new toolbox to connect with their own inner resources and understand other people’s perspectives. Readers will learn how to move past their own self-imposed obstacles, assess situations more realistically, and build positive long-term relationships. This book is an essential resource for those who want to take the initiative with confidence and: Improve their own work environment by bringing out the best in other people Reset relationships and overcome previous experiences that hamper success Relate to their boss and coworkers better Keep their cool when triggered by old insecurities Armed with this essential toolkit, you will become your own workplace genie.
Author : Shirley Kawa-Jump
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 39,62 MB
Release : 2012-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0757050166
For every writer who hopes to break into print, getting that first article published is essential. How do you get your story idea looked at, let alone accepted? Where do you start? Now, freelance article writer Shirley Kawa- Jump has written an exceptional book designed to answer all the novice writer’s common questions about getting articles into magazines, journals, newspapers, and newsletters. How to Publish Your Articles is divided into three parts. Part One covers the basics of the world of print publication. Part Two provides a complete system of article submission geared to maximize your odds of getting an acceptance. And Part Three looks at the possibility of building a rewarding career as a freelance article writer.
Author : Nina Amir
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 14,26 MB
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1599631458
If you want to write a book that's going to sell to both publishers and readers, you need to know how to produce a marketable work and help it become successful. It starts the moment you have an idea. That's when you begin thinking about the first elements of the business plan that will make your project the best it can be. The reality is that you don't want to spend time and energy writing a book that will never get read. The way to avoid that is to create a business plan for your book, and evaluate it (and yourself) through the same lens that an agent or acquisitions editor would. The Author Training Manual will show you how to get more creative and start looking at your work with those high standards in mind. Whether you're writing fiction or non-fiction, or intend to publish traditionally or self-publish, author Nina Amir will teach you how to conduct an effective competitive analysis for your work and do a better job at delivering the goods to readers than similar books that are already on the shelf. Packed with step-by-step instructions, idea evaluations, sample business plans, editor and agent commentaries, and much more, The Author Training Manual provides the information you need to transform from aspiring writer to career author.
Author : Nina Amir
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 12,27 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1440347182
Explore Your Motivations. Replenish Your Creativity. Define Your Vision for Success. To become a more creative, confident, and productive writer, you need to focus your attention, visualize your desires, set clearly defined goals, and take action toward your dreams. Let Creative Visualization for Writers be your guide on this journey of self-discovery. You'll learn how to: • Evaluate your beliefs and shed self-defeating behaviors. • Determine your destination by visualizing your ideas and goals. • Develop an Author Attitude that will help you write, achieve, earn, and produce more. • Discover new ways to foster your creativity and productivity. • Affirm that you have what it takes to succeed. Featuring more than 100 exercises and prompts to spark new writing ideas and give you a creative boost, as well as coloring pages to encourage relaxation, Creative Visualization for Writers helps you transform your dreams into reality and find joy in the creative process.
Author : Skip Press
Publisher : Career PressInc
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 25,42 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781564141521
Not loaded with theory, Skip's invaluable book contains concise, easily understood and applied advice for both writing and marketing any kind of book, article, story, play, screen-play, report, proposal or anything else you can think of.How to Write What You Want and Sell What You Write is for every writer or wannabe who needs to sort out his or her desires, capabilities and strengths and, even more importantly, learn the particular formats for the kind of writing in which he or she is interested.
Author : Sharon Wheeler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 36,69 MB
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1000576698
Feature Writing for Journalists considers both newspapers and magazines and helps the new or aspiring journalist to become a successful feature writer. Using examples from a wide range of papers, specialist and trade magazines and 'alternative' publications, Sharon Wheeler considers the different types of material that come under the term 'feature' including human interest pieces, restaurant reviews and advice columns. With relevant case studies as well as interviews with practitioners, Feature Writing for Journalists is exactly what you need to understand and create exciting and informative features.
Author : ROLF. DOBELLI
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 13,17 MB
Release : 2021
Category :
ISBN : 9781529342710