You Can Get Published

by Teeters, Peggy; Tecters, Peggy; Biederman, Roseann S.

• ISBN13: 9780898798289
• ISBN10: 0898798280
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-03-01
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books

Summary

The principles of writing for publication are delivered in short, easy-to-master steps. Each genre is illustrated with numerous writing samples and exercises, paired with evaluations that provide sound instruction for improving sentence structure, grammar, and style.

Table of Contents

1 Don't Wait to Communicate Learn today to become a writer and use your creative powers.	1	(5)
2 Stop! Look! Listen! Use your five senses and powers of observation to supply you with writing materials for years to come	6	(11)
3 Tools of the Trade Arm yourself with the right tools to get you started	17	(9)
4 Try a Filler First Start out with short items, or fillers, to sharpen your skills	26	(14)
5 Now Try a Personal Experience Article Let your own experiences inform your writing	40	(14)
6 How About a Research Article? Go to the library, interview experts and investigate topics that interest you. Well-researched material can set your writing apart.	54	(9)
7 The Juvenile Scene: Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry From biographies for the beginning reader to teenage terror and romance, this market is mushrooming.	63	(9)
8 Fun With Fiction for Adults Learn the basic elements of a story and incorporate them into your own adult fiction writing.	72	(10)
9 Of Course You Can Write a Column! Everyone has some expertise on some subject. Beat the bushes for weekly newspapers that may be interested in what you have to offer.	82	(7)
10 It Could Fill a Book Keep a journal of your ideas and experiences. The smallest kernels of information can grow into big book ideas.	89	(8)
11 Are You on Target With Your Market? Know the publications or publishers you are interested in writing for. Does your material meet their editorial needs?	97	(7)
12 Sending Your Manuscript Make a good first impression. Learn how to properly prepare your manuscript	104	(9)
13 Senior Scribes You're never too old to write. Use your memories, interests and experiences to your advantage.	113