Book description
This fully revised and updated edition of
Feature and Magazine Writing
covers everything from finding original ideas to locating expert
sources. With fresh perspectives and advice from professional writers
and editors, this colorfully-written introduction is required reading
for anyone who wishes to become a strong feature writer.
- Includes chapters on connecting content to the calendar, writing
for online publications, trends, issues and controversies, and
writing dramatic stories
- New chapters in this edition include 'How To Find A Magazine Job',
'Last Chance: The Final Draft', and 'Writing for Trades,
Associations and Organizations'
- New sections in this edition include 'Improving Your Pizzazz and
'Original Research = Original Articles'
David E. Sumner
is Professor of Journalism and head of the magazine program at Ball
State University. He received the “Magazine Educator of the Year” award
in 2007 from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication. To learn more about magazines, visit Professor Sumner's
Web site:
www.
professormagazine. com
.
Holly G. Miller is a professional in residence at Anderson
University, senior editor of The Saturday Evening Post and
freelance contributor to several national magazines.
