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December 2000 |
The Writer
The essential resource for writers
Join thousands of successful writers when you subscribe to The Writer magazine. Each month The Writer is full of features you can use to improve your writing, including before-and-after examples of improved writing, more literary markets than ever before, practical solutions for writing problems, selected literary magazine profiles, tips from famous authors and hands-on advice.
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Features Family histories beget novel ideas By
Erna Holyer Most families have at least one or two fascinating characters with unique experiences that would interest readers. Read these tips on turning a family history into a publishable tale. |
Tips on writing children's books By
Nancy McArthur Get some pointers and find out what one published author learned about writing, rewriting and "testing" a successful children's book. |
Science fiction writers face a tough jury By
Gene Stewart According to writer Isaac Asimov, science fiction is one of the most difficult forms of writing, because it demands so much of both its writers and its readers. What does it take to impress this tough "jury?" Here are some tips. |
A conversation with Richard Russo By
Lewis Burke Frumkes The author of Nobody's Fool and other novels talks about his work and his writing process, and offers some advice for beginning writers. |
Capture your ideas on the page By
Madeleine Costigan "Great ideas can be exhilarating, making the writer feel as though the story is already half-written." The author provides suggestions on how to capture the enthusiasm of your best ideas and make them work in the final story. |
Essay writing as a path to Self By
Catherine Lazers Bauer The personal essay is not only the perfect vehicle through which a writer can express attitudes, emotions and opinions, but it can also help the writer define his or her Self and inspire other projects. |
2000 index of articles Utilize this helpful index of every article published in The Writer in 2000, cross referenced by subject, title and author. |
Departments Roving editor Off the cuff Write in time: Put your energy level to work By
Bill Nelson Writing when their energy levels are high is the secret of many successful writers. Learn how to tap into this common-sense strategy. |
They say Letters to the editor From the editor The rostrum End pieces let writers have the last word By
Ruth Smalley The fairly new phenomenon of the "last page" essay in many periodicals allows even nonpublished writers to express their opinions through creative essays. |
The writer's library Market newsletter Prize offers Where to sell manuscripts Markets Op-ed pages; political articles; religious magazines |
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