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Writing Nonfiction August 2004
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Item No. #WG0804
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Editor's Letter
by Shannon Celarek
Freelance Survival Tools
by Jack Clemens
A roundup of advice and resources for professional writers.
Will Write for Food
by John K. Borchardt
See how a setback taught this writer to expand and adapt his skills for fresh clients.
Explore Your Options
Woo the 6 Sisters
by Linda Formichelli
Discover the trade secrets for getting noticed by the six major women's magazines.
High-tech Writing for Low-tech Readers
by Kristina Springer
Look inside this fast-growing field for writer with a knack for translating technical jargon.
Go Collegiate
by Erika Dreifus
Learn howto make the grade contibuting to alumni publications.
Conquering the Corporate Jungle
by Peter Bowerman
Take advantage of the outsourcing trend through freelance corporate writing.
Eat, Write and Be Merry
by David Leite
If you write well and bring passion to the table, you can break into food writing.
Success Stories Case by Case
by Wayne E. Pollard
Use storytelling skills and earn a living boasting for businesses.
Writing the Rails
by Kelly Kyrik
All aboard. Find out how to build a career writing for traveler magazines published by cruiselines and railways.
You Can Write Rocket Science
by John K. Borchardt
Get the know-how science editors expect of writers.
Make Health Your Specialty
by Joan Axelrod-Contrada
From allergies to zoophobia, here's what health-specialty editors want from writers.
Getting the Story
Writing Under Pressure
by David A. Fryxell
Here's how to get just what you need in an interview when you haven't a minute to spare.
Dig up Riches from the Past
by Christopher Serb
Where do you turn when historical research
hits a dead end? Turn up gems of information using these methods.
Make it Personal
by Teri Brown
Here's how to find first-person sources to put a face on your news story.
Time to Pull the Plug
by Donna G. Albrecht
Use these tips to tell an editor that your story fizzled without jeopardizing your credibility.
Master Your Craft
Recycling for Dollars
by David A. Fryxell
Get the most bang from your stories by reshaping and reselling them.
New Life for "Evergreens"
by I.J. Schecter
Turn an everyday story into a fresh byline in a consumer magazine with this advice.
Take Your Story Beyond 5Ws & 1H
by Doug McPherson
Who, what, where, when, why and how are just a few of the words that help you get the story or stir up salable article ideas.
Get the Most from Quotes
by Carol Moore
Use quotes to bring dimension and strength to your news story. Here's how to do it.
A Juror's Tale
by Keith M. Woods
What distinguishes Pulitzer Prize-winning commentary from the rest? This judge explains what writers can learn from this year's best.
Nonfiction Markets
by Maria Witte
Find a specialty market for your writing.
Taking Care of Business
Score Big as a Newbie Writer
by Robert W. Bly
Vault over the "you need experience to get experience" hurdle with these strategies.
Getting Deadbeats to Pay Up
by Jenna Glatzer
Wait no more. Exercise these options to get paid promptly for your work.
Juggling Babies and Bylines
by Brenda McHugh
Try these smart strategies to be efficient and successful when working from home.
Editors Behaving Badly
by Wayne Hoffman
Discover how to get along with any editor by studying this rundown of difficult types you might encounter.
The Benefits of Membership
by Erika Fulton
Boost your career by joining one of these professional associations.
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Liberated Prose
by Maria Schneider
New Yorker writer Susan Orlean infuses her reporting with fiction techniques for an intoxicating literary experience you'll enjoy.
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