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March 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 6 secrets of successful authors By
Sheree Bykofsky How to get your book from the recipe stage into the publication oven. Authors who succeed at this share some common ingredients, says this literary agent. |
7 ways to boost your creative output By
Eric Maisel How do you deal with the bad writing days and the "bad life days" and still stay at it? A creativity coach offers writers seven ways to stay focused. |
Novelist breaks the rules by mixing genres By
Sarah Anne Johnson Do you need to start writing outside the lines? Perhaps you'll want to push--or even break down--the fictional boundaries after reading our interview with novelist/poet/children's writer Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. |
10 easy ways to get story ideas By
Debbe Geiger Good, salable story ideas often come from simply keeping your eyes and ears open to the world around you. The writer offers you 10 ways to start clueing in. |
Write a winning script: An expert keeps you on track By
Staton Rabin A veteran story analyst for the film industry offers a list of the top 22 mistakes she sees that move screenplays into her "Pass" pile. |
Hook an agent with the perfect pitch By
Andrew Zack The queries that score with this literary agent pitch books that offer wide readership and inside knowledge, and have the flavor of a sales rep's "tip sheet." |
Make the cut: Short-story editors tell you how By
Nan Leslie Give your story a competitive edge: Top editors describe what makes short fiction appealing--and what gets it rejected. |
Departments Dear Writer Some tips on building an author Web site that readers will want to come back to. Breakthrough Working up the writing ladder By
Thomas J. Ryan Our writer, a Civil War buff, learned how to carve out an interesting writing niche in his retirement. |
Off the cuff Journaling for personal and professional growth By
Jennifer Matthewson Detailed journaling is a way to preserve, reflect on and understand the moments of your life, the writer found. |
Net//Working Get the word out By
Moira Allen The conclusion of a two-part column on how to start an e-mail newsletter, focusing on such key issues as formatting, attracting subscribers and making it pay. |
Bottom line When 2 writers are better than 1 By
Kelly James-Enger Collaborating on a writing project can offer some real benefits, but be sure to get your agreement in writing first. |
WriteStuff Reviews of Screenwriting: The 12 Stages of Story Development by Michael Chase Walker and Publicize Your Book! An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves by Jacqueline Deval. Market focus Sound advice on music writing By
Matt Melucci Freelancing reviews, artist profiles, interviews and other music articles to print and online markets can offer an enjoyable way to link your love of music with writing. |
Market update Book auctions demystified By
Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Just what are book auctions anyway? What purpose do they serve and what happens at them? Here's an introduction. |
How I write By
Philip Martin Young Christopher Paolini's daydreams came true with his hit fantasy novel, Eragon. |
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