July 2003

The Writer

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Features
Departments
Editor's notes
Resources for writers groups
Contributors
Miscellany
A novella written by young Charlotte Bronte in 1838 finally finds a publisher, how the U.S. government kept an eye on Graham Greene, and other literary notes.
Breakthrough
The writer was able to break into a larger market by building her experience level and spotting a good regional story twittering in her own back yard. By Sandra Miller.
Dear Writer
Considering self-publishing? Here's a capsule look at three of your basic options from our guest expert, Mary Embree.
Ethics
Yes, you can write for businesses while also doing work as an independent journalist, but it can be a delicate balancing act. By Erik Gunn.
Net//working
The online marketplace has shrunk, but there are still good opportunities there are long as you approach them with caution. By Moira Allen.
Poet to poet
There are a few basic reasons why some poems confuse readers. Why not avoid the befuddlement? By Sandy Bernstein.
Bottom line
Presenting yourself professionally is an essential part of being a successful freelance writer. By Kelly James-Enger.
WriteStuff
Reviews of:
Market news, contests and events
Market update
Four editors of leading fitness magazines offer tips on how to pitch and break into their market. By Mary Lynn.
What's new in health and fitness?
Market focus
With the right tone and the right idea, writers of both sexes can break into the men's-magazine market. By Linda Formichelli.
Market listings
This month, information about dozens of general and literary periodicals, as well as book publishers and markets for plays.
Classified advertising
How I write
First-time novelist Caroline Hwang struggled to find her voice, then she got advice from E.L. Doctorow.
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