May 2003

The Writer

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Features
A tribute to the late longtime editor and owner of The Writer. By James Cross Giblin.
Spy novelist Alan Furst tells how he meticulously builds atmosphere and brings history to life. By Elfrieda Abbe.
Departments
Editor's notes
Contributors
Miscellany
Breakthrough
From passion to publication
Dear Writer
When you sell your work to a magazine or book publisher, just what rights are transferred? A briefing from guest expert Tad Crawford.
Net//working
Bottom line
WriteStuff
Markets: News, contests and events
Market update
What are editors looking for?
Market focus
Market listings
This month, information about general, literary and children's periodicals, as well as book publishers and markets for plays.
Classified advertising
How I write
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