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In essays drawn primarily from Writer's digest magazine, noted novelists, leading editors, and teachers address the specifics of novel writing--from how to create dialogue to how to negotiate a contract with a publisher. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This book is the only resource writers need for all of their questions on how to: brainstorm creative article ideas; find the right magazine for their work; and keep editors coming back for more!
Includes examples from 36 real-life writers just like you!
Make That Crucial, Positive First Impression Anyone who's researched the marketplace knows: The path to publication begins with your query letter. If your query is weak, unfocused, or uninspired, an editor or agent won't even bother to request your article, novel manuscript, or nonfiction book proposal. But a well-crafted, compelling query sent to the right editor or agent is an essential sales tool for fiction writers and the most effective way for nonfiction writers to pre-sell your idea. In this book, professional freelance writer and magazine editor Wendy Burt-Thomas shares practical advice on how to craft persuasive letters that connect with editors and agents and ultimately generate sa...
Everything You need to Write and Sell Your Work This is the ultimate crash course in writing and publishing! Inside you'll find comprehensive instruction, up-to-date market listings, a CD featuring recorded live webinars with industry professionals, an all-access pass to WritersMarket.com, and more. Writer's Digest University is the perfect resource for you, no matter your experience level. This one-stop resource contains: • Quick and comprehensive answers to common questions including: "How do I write a successful novel?" and "How do I know if self-publishing is right for me?" • Instruction and examples for formatting and submitting fiction, nonfiction, articles, children's writing, scr...
75 years of solid writing instruction, advice and inspiration fill the pages of this book, culled from Writer's Digest articles. A goldmine of information from experts in the field.
Covers virtually every aspect of writing, from legal service and tax laws to how to get grants and self publish.
Your Writing Life–At Your Fingertips &break;&break;With new story ideas to remember, deadlines to meet, and submissions to track, writers have a lot to juggle. The Writer's Digest Weekly Planner will keep your entire writing life organized and portable, all year long. This essential tool provides: &break;&break; Fifty-four undated weeks–so your planner is both a structured and flexible place for your creative notes and task- and goal-oriented information &break;&break; Invaluable writer's resources, such as a Submission Tracker, Payment and Expense Tracker, and a Glossary of Publishing Terms &break;&break; Reference information from some of Writer's Digest's most authoritative titles, covering topics like taxes, copyright, working with an editor, and dealing with rejection, as well as seven sample query letters &break; &break;With The Writer's Digest Weekly Planner, you'll stay neat and efficient, so you can spend less time getting organized and more time writing and selling your work.
A special thanks to our Competition Collection sponsors at Outskirts Press. This exclusive collection contains the Grand-Prize winning short story "House on Fire" by Mary Feuer, the First-Place manuscript in each category, and the names of all 1,001 winners of the 75th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition.