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June 2004 |
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 9 secrets from a successful children's writer By
Dan Greenburg The author of the popular Zack Files and Maximum Boy series for children--and much more--takes you for a spin through his unusual writing career before distilling some things you need to know about writing for kids. |
Crafting character and plot to make a fantastic story By
Franny Billingsley A rising star in children's fantasy fiction describes how to enrich your stories by using plot to truly engage and test your character. |
Gary Paulsen's love affair with writing By
Sharon Miller Cindrich A wandering, adventure-filled life that fuels his fiction is one part of Gary Paulsen's great success as a writer for young people. A fierce work ethic is another. |
Double-duty vacations By
Arthur R. Lee Vacations, with their free hours and fresh destinations, are actually a good time to keep your writer's hat on, and the author shows you why. |
Self-publishing defined By
Marilyn Ross Are you toying with--or confused by--self-publishing? An expert in the field offers a glossary that walks you through the options. |
15 slump-busters By
Cal Orey Like ball players, even veteran freelancers can get in a slump--the phone stops ringing, the rejections pile up. Here are some tips on finding your swing again. |
Departments Letters Editor's notes Take note Our monthly potpourri of literary notes--now under a new name--also includes Dear Writer, conference and contest info, and more. Breakthrough When preparation meets opportunity By
Ryan Gierach Little did the writer know his trip home to his high school reunion would lead to his first book. |
Get started Finding a routine that works By
Shirley Jump Our new column for the beginning writer, beginning with advice on developing a writing schedule. |
Net//Working Measuring the value of POD By
Moira Allen If you're thinking about the print-on-demand option, here are some things you should know. |
Syntax Deciding on diction By
Arthur Plotnik In real life, you give yourself away by the words you use--and the same is true of the characters and narrators in your writing. |
Poet to poet Characters in poetry By
Kay B. Day Some advice on what can be a crucial element in a poem: bringing rounded characters to life. |
Bottom line Tap the business market By
Kelly James-Enger Writing for businesses and corporations can really boost a freelancer's bottom line. Here's an introduction to this fertile market. |
WriteStuff A review of The ABC's of Writing for Children, compiled by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, and Outwitting Writer's Block by Jenna Glatzer. Plus help for carpal tunnel syndrome. Market focus The best new markets for your kid lit By
Connie C. Epstein A roundup of some trends and changes in the children's book market, including a couple new juvenile imprints, some personnel moves and HarperCollins' contest for middle-grade novels. |
How I write Nevada Barr combines edgy protagonists, natural settings and sinister forces in her popular Anna Pigeon series. |
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