Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists - Softcover

Suzette Martinez Standring

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933338261 ISBN 13: 9781933338262

Publisher: Marion Street Press Inc., 2007

Synopsis

Featuring some of the most famous columnists in the business, this guide reveals the secrets to becoming a syndicated newspaper columnist, through both the author's own experiences and anecdotes from the respected writers who excel in their craft. From finding topics, to digging up information, and ultimately writing a column that makes people think, laugh, or cry, all the wisdom necessary to write opinion, humor, and insight columns is clearly presented in this in-depth manual.

About this title

Review:

"I never thought anyone could write a book that would really teach someone else how to be a newspaper columnist. Boy, was I wrong. Suzette Martinez Standring has pulled it off -- and with flair." -- Bill Tammeus, The Kansas City Star"

From the Publisher:

Awards: The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists
First Place for Educational Book, 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards, The Florida Writers Association
Honorable Mention, Writing Book Category, ForeWord Magazine's 2008 Book of the Year
Honorable Mention, Non-Fiction, Writers-Editors Network, 2009 International Competition

About this edition

• Publisher: Marion Street Press Inc.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1933338261
• ISBN 13: 9781933338262
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192