The Complete Article Writer : How To Write Magazine Articles

Simon Whaley

ISBN 10: 1838078630 / ISBN 13: 9781838078638

Published by Simon Whaley, 2020

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Do you dream of getting published in magazines - but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into articles editors will buy Writing for magazines is one of the most accessible ways to become a published writer. But only if you know how to find the right idea for the right market at the right time - and how to pitch it to an editor before you've written a single word.This book shows you exactly how to do that. And then how to do it again, and again, and again.What you'll learnHow to generate article ideas from everyday life - and stretch each one into six more separate sales to maximise your earningsHow to analyse a magazine like a professional, identify its readership, and shape your idea into something editors are actively looking forHow to structure any article, from the opening hook to the satisfying ending - with a toolkit of different approaches to choose fromHow to pitch confidently before you write, saving yourself time and increasing your chances of a yesHow to negotiate publishing rights and keep control of your work, so you can do more with your writingBy the time you've finished this book, you'll know how to spot article opportunities everywhere, pitch editors professionally, and build a sustainable portfolio-writing career.Written by someone who's actually done itSimon Whaley has published over 1000 articles in the UK, USA, and Australia, in magazines as varied as BBC Countryfile, The People's Friend, The Observer, Country Walking, Outdoor Photography, The Simple Things, and Coast. He also writes two columns for Writing Magazine, including the long-running (over ten years!) Business of Writing column. This book isn't based on theory - it's drawn from hard-won, practical experience, written with the warmth and humour that readers consistently praise.What readers say'I was looking for a book to give me confidence and yours has done just that. I'm only on page 68 and already feel like I've learned so much.''Gold dust for those starting out as freelance article writers. He gives many helpful examples from his own writing and experience - and he's funny!''One of the clearest, most informative books on creative writing and publishing I have had the pleasure to study. Easy to read, easy to dip into.'Book 1 in The Practical Writer series.Whether you're picking up a pen for the first time or trying to break through after a few rejections, The Complete Article Writer will give you the knowledge, structure, and confidence you need to start seeing your byline in print. Start your magazine-writing journey today.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Article Writer : How To Write Magazine Articles
• Publisher: Simon Whaley
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838078630
• ISBN 13: 9781838078638
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 140H x 16D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 374 grams

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Synopsis

"The Complete Article Writer: How To Write Magazine Articles" will tell you everything you need to know to become a published article writer.Writing for the magazine market is one of the easiest ways to become a published writer. But only if you can come up with the right idea for the right market at the right time. The Complete Article Writer shows you how to do that, time and time again. It also reveals how to maximise your article potential from one idea. Don't write one article - write six or more!

It explores how to analyse a publication to identify its readership and the freelancing opportunities within it. Then it guides you into twisting your idea so it appeals to the core readership and the most important reader of all - the editor.With detailed advice about beginnings, middles and endings (the various middle structures can help you exploit your ideas even further), along with other pieces of page furniture, including boxouts, sidebars and photos, The Complete Article Writer will show you how to offer an editor the complete package. And to ensure you approach editors professionally, it gives advice on how to pitch (selling an idea to an editor before you write the piece), and how to negotiate the minefield of publishing rights.

Whether you've always wanted to write an article but don't know where to start, or have had some success and want to build upon it further, reading this book will make you an editor's dream supplier. You will become The Complete Article Writer.

Simon Whaley's articles have appeared in a variety of publications, including: BBC Countryfile, Country Walking, Lakeland Walker, The Simple Things, Cumbria, Discover Britain, British Heritage, Writing Magazine The People's Friend, Outdoor Photography, The Observer and the Daily Express.

About the Author

Simon Whaley is a freelance writer with over 800 articles published in magazines as varied as BBC Countryfile, Country Walking, Cheshire Life, SelfBuild & Design, The People's Friend, The Daily Express, The Observer, Outdoor Photography, Coast, The Simple Things and Writing Magazine.