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Feature and Magazine Writing

Action, Angle, and Anecdotes

David E. Sumner (Ball State University, USA) Holly G. Miller

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Wiley-Blackwell
30 November 2012
Updated with fresh facts, examples and illustrations, along with two new chapters on digital media and blogs this third edition continues to be the authoritative and essential guide to writing engaging and marketable feature stories.

Covers everything from finding original ideas and angles to locating expert sources Expanded edition with new chapters on storytelling for digital media and building a story blog Captivating style exemplifies the authors’ expert guidance, combining academic authority with professional know-how Comprehensive coverage of all the angles, including marketing written work and finding jobs in the publishing industry Essential reading for anyone wishing to become a strong feature writer Accompanied by a website with a wealth of resources including PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and Q&As that will be available upon publication: www.wiley.com/go/sumnerandmiller
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Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 231mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   440g
ISBN:   9781118305133
ISBN 10:   1118305132
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface vii About the Authors x Part I: Reading, Writing and Relevance 1 1 What Makes a Story Interesting? 3 2 How to Find an Original Idea 14 3 Strong Angles and Focused Ideas 26 4 Digging Deep for Original Stories 39 5 Talking Pointers: How to Conduct Great Interviews 55 Part II: Taking Your Articles to the Freelance Market 73 6 To Market, To Market: Shopping Your Words Around 75 7 Pitch-Perfect Query Letters 91 Part III: Adding Action and Anecdotes 107 8 Where to Begin: The First 100 Words 109 9 Action, Brevity and Style 123 10 Anecdotes: Mining for Gold 138 Part IV: Different Formats, Different Results 151 11 Briefs: Shortcuts to Publication 153 12 Profiles: Slices of Life 167 13 Writing Nonfiction Narratives 186 14 Eliminating the Ho-Hum From the How-To 211 15 Making a Timely Calendar Connection 225 16 Writing About Trends and Issues 237 Part V: Exploring Digital Opportunities 253 17 Building a Story Blog 255 18 Long-Form Digital Storytelling 265 Part VI: Preparing the Final Draft 277 19 Advancing Beyond the Slush Pile 279 20 Before You Hit the “Send” Button: A Checklist 293 21 Careers in Magazine Publishing 299 Appendix: Shoptalk: A Glossary of Magazine Lingo 314 Index 325

David E. Sumner is a professor of journalism and head of the magazine journalism program at Ball State University, USA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and is a former ‘Magazine Educator of the Year’ in recognition of his contribution to journalism teaching. His books include The Magazine Century: American Magazines Since 1900 (2010), and Magazines: A Complete Guide to the Industry (2006). Holly G. Miller is a working journalist and communications consultant, with bylines in numerous publications including Reader’s Digest, TV Guide, and Indianapolis Monthly. She has degrees from Indiana University and Ball State University, USA, and teaches advanced feature-writing classes across America. In addition to writing, ghost-writing, and co-authoring more than a dozen books, she has won awards from Associated Press, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Evangelical Press Association

Reviews for Feature and Magazine Writing: Action, Angle, and Anecdotes

Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduate collections. (Choice, 1 July 2013) It doesn't matter if the student's chosen medium is daily newsprint, a monthly glossy, or an iPad, Sumner's and Miller's approach reinforces the time-tested tenets of feature journalism: make things interesting, well-organized, market-appropriate, and reader-friendly. (Journal of Magazine & New Media Release, 1 June 2013) Highly recommended for any student interested in writing for magazines or the Internet. (Cogito Ergo Sum, 20 December 2012)


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