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March 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 Choose the right word By
Michael Kurland With close examinations of both fiction and nonfiction passages, our author clues you in to the difference carefully selected language makes |
pg. 18 |
Using pen names By
Cal Orey 7 savvy reasons why a pseudonym can be an author's best friend |
pg. 16 |
Archive: Infuse characters with sincere emotion By
Faith Baldwin Go beyond technique to write real characters from the heart |
pg. 20 |
Point/Counterpoint: The trick of reading the right thing while writing By
Michael Backus Picking relevant material in the formative stages of your story can provide inspiration and information and push you in new directions |
pg. 22 |
Point/Counterpoint: Once you're past the early stages, stop reading--or else! By
Noelle Sterne Keep it up and you're asking for outbreaks of envy, imitation and discouragement--all obstacles to finding your own voice, this writer argues |
pg. 24 |
Ken Burns' master storyteller By
Chuck Leddy Geoffrey C. Ward offers his formula for award-winning narrative history and compelling film scripts |
pg. 26 |
Filmmaker aims for 'universal scripts' By
Kay B. Day Ken Burns emphasizes a back and forth between words and images and an openness to many revisions |
pg. 30 |
Sketch your way to character emotion By
Barbara Krasner Informally rendering slices of your life can help you reach deeper truths |
pg. 33 |
Step by Step: Writing secrets of the ancient Greeks By
William Kowalski What Aristotle can teach us about fiction |
pg. 34 |
Writing for girls is tricky terrain By
Lee Tobin McClain A published author in the field offers 7 tips for reaching this discriminating young audience |
pg. 36 |
Covering conferences for fun and profit By
John K. Borchardt An experienced freelancer advises how to break in |
pg. 38 |
Departments Editor's Notes To read or not to read By
Jeff Reich |
pg. 6 |
Letters Staying organized, and other letters |
pg. 7 |
Take Note Some author brands hide 'ghostly' influence, and other stories By
Chuck Leddy |
pg. 8 |
Get Started Some essentials for succeeding in technical writing By
Jeffrey Carr |
pg. 13 |
Breakthrough Articles open the door to a four-novel contract By
Jessica Burkhart |
pg. 14 |
Off the Cuff Words on planes By
Roy Peter Clark A notable writing coach playfully shares how he found inspiration in the skies--and urges you to put pen to paper on your next flight |
pg. 15 |
Freelance Success 10 methods to ease into new markets By
Jean Reidy Before querying a publication, address your 'editorial risk' |
pg. 40 |
WriteStuff Don't miss annual writing collections By
Steve Weinberg, Chuck Leddy Reviews of 'The Best American' Series 2007 and Literary Lives by Edward Sorel |
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Market Focus 'Green' markets need fresh ideas By
Michelle I. Trehy |
pg. 45 |
Literary Spotlight 42opus By
Aaron Gilbreath Online haven for emerging writers has fresh approach |
pg. 47 |
Markets Agents, arts/architecture, film/tv/entertainment, literary magazines, theater By
Compiled by Martha Lundin |
pg. 48 |
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