This is a book about the art of writing for newspapers and magazines, but doesn't look at punctuation, spelling and the stylistic conventions of 'everyday' journalism. Instead, it presents extended examples of writing which are powerful memorable, colourful or funny.
This book offers advice on writing magazine articles and newspaper features. Topics covered include story types, trends in feature writing, what readers want to read, how to get ideas, the difference between magazine articles and newspaper features, essential skills for freelanc…
This book offers advice on writing magazine articles and newspaper features. Topics covered include story types, trends in feature writing, what readers want to read, how to get ideas, the difference between magazine articles and newspaper features, essential skills for freelanc…
Using experience-driven advice and compelling articles from scores of newspaper, magazine and online writers, Feature Writing shows how award-winning journalists achieve excellence and national recognition. The Seventh Edition helps the reader cultivate vital journalistic skills…
Here is the nuts-and-bolts advice from a professional writing coach about how to speak directly to your readers with prose that is lively, graceful, and accurate. Though directed primarily toward aspiring and professional journalists, these techniques can help anyone add vigor a…
" ... Franklin shows how to make factual pieces come alive by applying the literary techniques of complication, flashback, foreshadowing, and pace. He illustrates his points with a close analysis and annotation of two of his ... stories, so that the reader can see, step-by-step,…
" ... Franklin shows how to make factual pieces come alive by applying the literary techniques of complication, flashback, foreshadowing, and pace. He illustrates his points with a close analysis and annotation of two of his ... stories, so that the reader can see, step-by-step,…
"With tips, quotes and inside angles from magazine editors and writers, this is a lively, practical guide to writing short stories. The author covers not only good writing, but also how to market your work." -- Global Books in Print.