As a writer of magazine fiction as well as nonfiction, I'm always seeking to improve my work. This book will help any writer, from beginning to professional published author. In each chapter, a different kind of nonfiction writing how to is presented. And, in each chapter, this author presents concrete advice through conversational, easy to understand language. I even found myself laughing out loud while reading so this is also entertaining while you learn. Susan Shapiro provides encouragement to pursue your dreams and never give up.
An author must read, read, read magazine articles to know what works, what is published today, and what style and content different magazines seek. The author provides so many previously published articles right in the chapters as examples for the reader--boom! Some of your research is already done and will give the reader spring boards to generate more ideas for their own work.
Susan Shapiro also provides easy bulleted summaries of what to do and what not to do and some of these are the most humorous parts of the book. Readers will learn how to query an editor, format manuscripts, as well as how to politely follow up on submissions.
I highly recommend this book to writers who want to improve their craft, whether it be for newspapers, magazines, or publishing on line.
An author must read, read, read magazine articles to know what works, what is published today, and what style and content different magazines seek. The author provides so many previously published articles right in the chapters as examples for the reader--boom! Some of your research is already done and will give the reader spring boards to generate more ideas for their own work.
Susan Shapiro also provides easy bulleted summaries of what to do and what not to do and some of these are the most humorous parts of the book. Readers will learn how to query an editor, format manuscripts, as well as how to politely follow up on submissions.
I highly recommend this book to writers who want to improve their craft, whether it be for newspapers, magazines, or publishing on line.