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June 2008 |
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 Making every word (and rhyme) count By
Jackie Dishner Popular children's writer Karma Wilson on how to captivate young readers with picture books |
pg. 18 |
Archive: A poet's letter to a beginner By
May Sarton The prolific author highlighted the importance of revision in turning the 'seeds of true poems' into full-blown works |
pg. 21 |
Step by Step: Put a highly evocative sense to work By
Stephen Delaney Here are some tips on leading fiction readers by the nose |
pg. 25 |
A newspaper column offers unique rewards By
Suzette Martinez Standring An experienced practitioner advises you on its pleasures and challenges |
pg. 28 |
Step by Step: The journey to page one By
Laura Backes How to find and develop an idea into a children's story |
pg. 30 |
Key questions to ask yourself By
Heidi Kilgras A top Random House editor suggests how to test your children's manuscript |
pg. 34 |
Put on your publicist's hat By
Noelle Sterne Here are dozens of ways to spread the word about your children's book |
pg. 36 |
10 things to know before you self-publish By
Michael T. Owens You will have a more rewarding experience if you know what to expect |
pg. 37 |
Departments Letters Reader appreciation By
various contributors |
Take Note Today's brave new world of book publishing By
Chuck Leddy, others |
pg. 8 |
Get started Science Fiction 101: Tips on creating an alternate world By
Patrick LoBrutto |
pg. 13 |
Breakthrough How freelancing became a profound respite from chronic disease By
Linda C. DeFew |
pg. 14 |
Poet to poet Want a fun poetic challenge? By
Marilyn Taylor Meditate on a subject with the leisurely pace and deliberate repetition of a sestina |
pg. 15 |
Writer at work Shape 'real life' into worthy fiction By
Susan Breen Get some distance from familiar people, 'jazz' them up, and they just might develop into good characters |
pg. 39 |
Freelance Success Find good pay in a 'hidden niche' By
Brian Hill Business plan writers cater to a select audience and receive a high hourly rate |
pg. 41 |
WriteStuff Top writers share helpful exercises By
Chuck Leddy, Erika Dreifus, Steve Weinberg Review of "Naming the World and Other Exercises for the Creative Writer" by Bret Anthony Johnston; "Send: The Essential Guide to E-mail for Office and Home" by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe; and "Old Friend From Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir" by Natalie Goldberg |
pg. 43 |
Market focus Reach millions of young readers By
Kathryn Lay Children's magazines offer a wide readership and a chance to feel to feel like a kid again |
pg. 46 |
Literary spotlight Northwest Review By
Melissa Hart |
pg. 48 |
Market listings Family and parenting, juveniles, seniors and women's magazines By
Compiled by Martha Lundin |
pg. 49 |
How I write Jerry Spinelli By
Beth Bakkum |
pg. 58 |
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