The 30-Minute Writer: How to Write & Sell Short Pieces

Emerson, Connie

ISBN 10: 0898795389 / ISBN 13: 9780898795387

Published by Writers Digest Books (edition First Edition), 1993

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0898795389-11-1

Synopsis:

This book is for anyone who has ever said, "I'd love to write, but I don't have the time." Emerson dispels the myth that a writer needs large chunks of uninterrupted time to produce something valuable. With careful time management, 30-minute snips of "throwaway time"--waiting in the doctor's office, riding an exercise bike, waiting for a child to finish a music lesson--can be used to create short articles and items for the magazine market. As an experienced freelancer, Emerson supplies writing and marketing advice for such formats as news briefs, one-page articles, short profiles, op-eds, short humor, hints and tips, inspirationals, reviews, recipes, personal essays, children's pieces, and anecdotes. Each form is detailed in separate chapters, which end with a "Plan of Action" that breaks down the writing process into manageable 30-minute tasks.

Reviews: This book is for anyone who has ever said, "I'd love to write, but I don't have the time." Emerson dispels the myth that a writer needs large chunks of uninterrupted time to produce something valuable. With careful time management, 30-minute snips of "throwaway time"--waiting in the doctor's office, riding an exercise bike, waiting for a child to finish a music lesson--can be used to create short articles and items for the magazine market. As an experienced freelancer, Emerson supplies writing and marketing advice for such formats as news briefs, one-page articles, short profiles, op-eds, short humor, hints and tips, inspirationals, reviews, recipes, personal essays, children's pieces, and anecdotes. Each form is detailed in separate chapters, which end with a "Plan of Action" that breaks down the writing process into manageable 30-minute tasks. Recommended for public libraries.
- Joanne Snapp, Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The 30-Minute Writer: How to Write & Sell ...
Publisher: Writers Digest Books (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.