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Feature and Magazine Writing: Action, Angle and Anecdotes, 2nd Edition

David E. Sumner, Holly G. Miller
ISBN: 978-1-4443-5908-4
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352 pages
August 2011, Wiley-Blackwell
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Introduction: Magazines Have a Bright Future.

Part I: Preparing to Write Feature and Magazine Articles.

1. Capturing Reader Attention.

2. The Hunt for Fresh Ideas.

3. Strong Angles and Focused Ideas.

4. Original Research = Original Articles.

5. Interviews: Goal-driven Conversations.

Part II: Selling Feature and Magazine Articles.

6. Finding the Right Market.

7. Query Letters that Sell.

Part III: Writing Feature and Magazine Articles.

8. Hooks, Intros and Leads.

9. Action-Filled Writing.

10. The Art of the Anecdote.

11. Improving Your Pizzaz.

12. Don’t Botch the Basics.

Part IV: Different Types of Feature and Magazine Articles.

13. Blurbs, Briefs and Brighteners.

14. In Focus: The Well-Balanced Profile.

15. Writing Dramatic Stories.

16. Help! Writing the How-to Feature.

17. Connecting Content to the Calendar.

18. Trends, Issues and Controversies.

19. Writing to Inspire and Motivate.

20. Writing for Professionals and Practitioners.

21. Writing for Online Publications.

Part V: Postscript.

22. Last Chance: The Final Draft.

23. How to Find a Magazine Job.

Index.