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September 2003 |
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 A blueprint for how to be a successful author By
David Poyer Over the course of 27 books, the author developed a set of rules to make the writing life go more smoothly. |
Savvy self-marketing can help make a bestseller By
Jessica Hatchigan When it comes to marketing their books, writers no longer have the luxury of holing up in their garret. Here's a primer on self-publicity. |
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Ron Kovach A bestselling author offers a wealth of advice on picking the right topic for nonfiction narratives, crafting great beginnings and pruning your prose. |
Need a diversion? By
Clint Kelly Entering offbeat writing contests may seem amusing, but some of the prizes are nothing to laugh at. |
Setting is more than a place By
Hal Blythe, Charlie Sweet Proper use of setting may be the missing piece you need to make your fiction compelling. |
That irresistible urge By
Rebecca Troyer Robbins The winner of the 2003 Writer/Journey Conference essay contest writes to connect with others. |
Looking as good as you write By
Sharon Miller Cindrich Present your pitches in an attractive writing packet and you'll boost your odds of success. |
Paint your prose with color By
Kevin Breen Use color evocatively in your writing and it can help bring your fictional world to life; use it poorly and you'll sound like an amateur. |
Departments Editor's notes Contributors Miscellany The prolific Nora Roberts on creating winning protagonists, Alice Walker on the benefits of taking a break from writing, and other literary notes. Breakthrough If at first you don't succeed ... By
Steve Berry Revising and rethinking his suspense thriller helped the writer land a contract with Random House Ballantine. |
Dear Writer Creating an Internet discussion group for writers By
Moira Allen If you've ever thought about creating an Internet discussion group for writers, here are some things to know. |
Net//working Create an online portfolio By
Moira Allen Developing an online portfolio is an attractive way to provide clips with your queries. Here's a look at how to do it. |
Bottom line Make the most of your time By
Kelly James-Enger Doing the ugly tasks first and making lists are some of this writer's tried-and-true suggestions for effective time management. |
WriteStuff New collections on writing By
Steve Weinberg Review of two new anthologies: The Writing Life: Writers on How They Think and Work: A Collection From the Washington Post Book World, and Writers on Writing, Vol. II: More Collected Essays From The New York Times. |
Market update In publishing, size matters By
John F. Baker The era of giant publishing has changed the rules of the game for writers, as well as book editors and agents. |
Market focus Giving 'em the business By
Lisa M. Keefe Writing about business is a potentially lucrative way to expand your freelancing reach. Here's a five-step guide to breaking in. |
Market listings This month, information on 133 major book publishers (including imprints) and university presses. Classified advertising How I write For Peter Robinson, writing a suspenseful mystery novel and saying something meaningful are not contradictory endeavors. |
Off the cuff Pen, paper and the mind: Rules for writing By
Natalie Goldberg The author of Writing Down the Bones offers a few guiding principles gained from her Zen teacher, Jack Kerouac--and a rainy day in her youth. |
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