You Can Get Published (You Can Write) - Softcover

Teeters, Peggy; Tecters, Peggy; Biederman, Roseann S.

 
9780898798289: You Can Get Published (You Can Write)

Synopsis

Covers such topics as story ideas, style, composition, dialogue, characterization, and plot, and offers tips for contacting publishers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - Don't Wait to Communicate...... Learn today to become a writer and use your creative powers. CHAPTER 2 - Stop! Look! Listen!................ Use your five senses and powers of observation to supply you with writing materials for years to come. CHAPTER 3 - Tools of the Trade.............. Arm yourself with the right tools to get you started. CHAPTER 4 - Try a Filler First............. Start out with short items, or fillers, to sharpen your skills. CHAPTER 5 - Now Try a Personal Experience Article......... Let your own experiences inform your writing. CHAPTER 6 - How About a Research Article?........... Go to the library, interview experts and investigate topics that interest you. Well-researched material can set your writing apart. CHAPTER 7 - The Juvenile Scene: Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry............ From biographies for the beginning reader to teenage terror and romance, this market is mushrooming. CHAPTER 8 - Fun with Fiction for Adults.............. Learn the basic elements of a story and incorporate them into your own adult fiction writing. CHAPTER 9 - Of Course You Can Write a Column!........... Everyone has some expertise on some subject. Beat the bushes for weekly newspapers that may be interested in what you have to offer. CHAPTER 10 - It Could Fill a Book.......... Keep a journal of your ideas and experiences. The smallest kernels of information can grow into big book ideas. CHAPTER 11 - Are You on Target with Your Market?.............. Know the publications or publishers you are interested in writing for. Does your material meet their editorial needs? CHAPTER 12 - Sending Your Manuscript......... Make a good first impression. Learn how to properly prepare your manuscript. CHAPTER 13 - Senior Scribes........... You’re never too old to write. Use your memories, interests and experiences to your advantage. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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