Get Started Writing for Magazines - and Learn to Make a Living At ItThrough examples, explanations and tips, Writing Articles About the World Around You demonstrates how to generate original and saleable article ideas using information that is part of your everyday life. Even if you live in Nowheresville, you'll learn how to recognize topics and angles that can interest editors at magazines and newspapers.* Use your experience, on-the-job knowledge...

Overview: There's no shortage of books on crafting book proposals, writing novels, overcoming writer's block, and getting in touch with one's muse. But what about a book for writers who simply want to earn a regular paycheck? Writer for Hire is just the wisdom full- and part-time freelancers' need. Author Kelly James-Enger details: 101 secrets to success, organized into five overarching strategies. You'll be able to implement what you learn immediately....

This text takes a skills-orientated approach to news writing and reporting. Its practical, almost handbook style allows instructors the flexibility to teach from the text while adding their own material. Topics include developing a news story, computer-assisted reporting and broadcast writing.

Includes how to write short items for magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, and over 100 magazines. Includes how to write anecodotes, brain teasers, humor, etc