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OverviewThis helpful guidebook for prospective journalists provides the skills needed to be a successful magazine or newspaper feature writer. The Essential Feature is a writing guide, a file of examples, and a style manual all in one book. The author concentrates on those aspects of nonfiction writing that editors find wanting in beginning journalists: research, accuracy, and the skills needed to tell a story, not just report news. This book tells novice writers what editors want them to know. The Essential Feature explains how to apply research and literary techniques to journalistic writing; provides eight examples of successful prize-winning published articles; combines approaches to writing with practical advice on working as a staff or freelance writer; and supplies publishing tips to give the beginning writer a better understanding of the market. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vicky HayPublisher: Columbia University Press Imprint: Columbia University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.539kg ISBN: 9780231068871ISBN 10: 0231068875 Pages: 289 Publication Date: 17 January 1991 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsOne of the most thorough and usable guidebooks for freelancers of newspaper and magazine features. -- & Quill & Scroll Full of solid advice sparked with stories about her own experience on both sides of the editor's desk. Journalism Educator One of the most thorough and usable guidebooks for freelancers of newspaper and magazine features. -- Quill & Scroll Full of solid advice sparked with stories about her own experience on both sides of the editor's desk. -- Journalism Educator Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |