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Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > Journalistic style guides

How to Get Published in the Best Marketing Journals (Paperback): David W. Stewart, Daniel M. Ladik How to Get Published in the Best Marketing Journals (Paperback)
David W. Stewart, Daniel M. Ladik
R1,118 Discovery Miles 11 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This essential guide, edited by experienced journal editors, is the definitive sourcebook for prospective authors who are seeking direction and advice about developing academic papers in marketing that will have a high probability of publication in the best journals in the discipline. It brings together a wealth of contributors, all of whom are experienced researchers and have been published in the leading marketing journals. More than a dozen and a half current and former editors of marketing journals contributed to this volume, contributing words of wisdom and sage advice for the beginning scholar and experienced writer alike. The book covers such topics as ideation, positioning of papers, review of the literature, discussion of methods, presentation of results, development of theoretical and practical implications and responding to reviewers. Both empirical and conceptual papers are addressed. Individual chapters focus on papers with a behavioral focus, a marketing science focus, a strategy focus, and a public policy focus. This book is an indispensable guide for doctoral students, faculty teaching doctoral courses, individuals early in their career in marketing and scholars who wish to place their work in those journals which have a significant impact on the marketing discipline. Contributors include: J.R. Bettman, R.N. Bolton, L. Ferrell, O.C. Ferrell, G.N. Frazier, R.P. Hill, J. Huber, C.S. Katsikeas, U. Kayande, V. Kumar, D.M. Ladik, D.R. Lehmann, M.F. Luce, D.J. MacInnis, V. Mittal, C. Moorman, C. Pechmann, J.H. Roberts, R. Staelin, D.W. Stewart, S. Stremersch, J.O. Summers, S.L. Vargo, R.S. Winer

Writing Feature Articles (Hardcover, 4th edition): Brendan Hennessy Writing Feature Articles (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Brendan Hennessy
R4,933 Discovery Miles 49 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hennessy's classic text tells you everything you need to know about writing successful features. You will learn how to formulate and develop ideas and how to shape them to fit different markets. Now in its fourth edition, Writing Feature Articles has been fully revised and updated to take into account the changing requirements of journalism and media courses. You will also discover how to exploit new technology for both researching and writing online. Learn step-by-step how to plan, research and write articles for a wide variety of 'popular', 'quality' and specialist publications. Discover more and make the advice stick by completing the tasks and reading the keen analysis of extracts from the best of today's writing. Packed with inspirational advice in a friendly, highly readable style, this guide is a must-have for practising and aspiring journalists and writers.

Get Started as a Freelance Writer (Paperback, 1st Sentient Publications ed): Robert W. Bly Get Started as a Freelance Writer (Paperback, 1st Sentient Publications ed)
Robert W. Bly
R570 R441 Discovery Miles 4 410 Save R129 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book shows you how to start, run, and build a freelance writing business doing whatever type of writing you prefer. The book is indispensable for writers at every stage of their career. The book covers entry-level assignments, marketing and self-promotion, and how to write a business plan. More experienced writers will discover how to maximise their earning potential, which jobs pay the best, how to work with an agent, the most successful ways to grow your business, and how to be more productive.

Writing for Journalists (Paperback, 4th edition): Matt Swaine, Harriett Gilbert, Gavin Allen Writing for Journalists (Paperback, 4th edition)
Matt Swaine, Harriett Gilbert, Gavin Allen
R1,155 Discovery Miles 11 550 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of Writing for Journalists focuses on the craft of journalistic writing, offering invaluable insight on how to hook readers and keep them to the end of your article. The book offers a systematic approach to news and feature writing that starts with the basics and builds to more complex and longer pieces. The authors give the reader the tools they need to deliver engaging and authoritative writing that works across print and digital. Drawing on professional insight from writers across the industry, the book guides readers through the essential elements needed to write powerful and effective news stories, from hard news pieces to features on business, science, travel and entertainment reviews. New to this edition are hands-on writing exercises accompanying each chapter to help reinforce key points; chapters on how to build a professional profile, pitch stories and get commissioned; and a section on online writing, SEO, analytics and writing for social media. This is an essential guide for all journalism students and early-career journalists. It also has much to offer established journalists looking to develop their writing and lead editorial teams.

First-Person Journalism - A Guide to Writing Personal Nonfiction with Real Impact (Paperback): Martha Nichols First-Person Journalism - A Guide to Writing Personal Nonfiction with Real Impact (Paperback)
Martha Nichols
R1,112 Discovery Miles 11 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A first-of-its-kind guide for new media times, this book provides practical, step-by-step instructions for writing first-person features, essays, and digital content. Combining journalism techniques with self-exploration and personal storytelling, First-Person Journalism is designed to help writers to develop their personal voice and establish a narrative stance. The book introduces nine elements of first-person journalism-passion, self-reporting, stance, observation, attribution, counterpoints, time travel, the mix, and impact. Two introductory chapters define first-person journalism and its value in building trust with a public now skeptical of traditional news media. The nine practice chapters that follow each focus on one first-person element, presenting a sequence of "voice lessons" with a culminating writing assignment, such as a personal trend story or an open letter. Examples are drawn from diverse nonfiction writers and journalists, including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Joan Didion, Helen Garner, Alex Tizon, and James Baldwin. Together, the book provides a fresh look at the craft of nonfiction, offering much-needed advice on writing with style, authority, and a unique point of view. Written with a knowledge of the rapidly changing digital media environment, First-Person Journalism is a key text for journalism and media students interested in personal nonfiction, as well as for early-career nonfiction writers looking to develop this narrative form.

First-Person Journalism - A Guide to Writing Personal Nonfiction with Real Impact (Hardcover): Martha Nichols First-Person Journalism - A Guide to Writing Personal Nonfiction with Real Impact (Hardcover)
Martha Nichols
R4,049 Discovery Miles 40 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A first-of-its-kind guide for new media times, this book provides practical, step-by-step instructions for writing first-person features, essays, and digital content. Combining journalism techniques with self-exploration and personal storytelling, First-Person Journalism is designed to help writers to develop their personal voice and establish a narrative stance. The book introduces nine elements of first-person journalism-passion, self-reporting, stance, observation, attribution, counterpoints, time travel, the mix, and impact. Two introductory chapters define first-person journalism and its value in building trust with a public now skeptical of traditional news media. The nine practice chapters that follow each focus on one first-person element, presenting a sequence of "voice lessons" with a culminating writing assignment, such as a personal trend story or an open letter. Examples are drawn from diverse nonfiction writers and journalists, including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Joan Didion, Helen Garner, Alex Tizon, and James Baldwin. Together, the book provides a fresh look at the craft of nonfiction, offering much-needed advice on writing with style, authority, and a unique point of view. Written with a knowledge of the rapidly changing digital media environment, First-Person Journalism is a key text for journalism and media students interested in personal nonfiction, as well as for early-career nonfiction writers looking to develop this narrative form.

Writing for Journalists (Hardcover, 4th edition): Matt Swaine, Harriett Gilbert, Gavin Allen Writing for Journalists (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Matt Swaine, Harriett Gilbert, Gavin Allen
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of Writing for Journalists focuses on the craft of journalistic writing, offering invaluable insight on how to hook readers and keep them to the end of your article. The book offers a systematic approach to news and feature writing that starts with the basics and builds to more complex and longer pieces. The authors give the reader the tools they need to deliver engaging and authoritative writing that works across print and digital. Drawing on professional insight from writers across the industry, the book guides readers through the essential elements needed to write powerful and effective news stories, from hard news pieces to features on business, science, travel and entertainment reviews. New to this edition are hands-on writing exercises accompanying each chapter to help reinforce key points; chapters on how to build a professional profile, pitch stories and get commissioned; and a section on online writing, SEO, analytics and writing for social media. This is an essential guide for all journalism students and early-career journalists. It also has much to offer established journalists looking to develop their writing and lead editorial teams.

Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook (Paperback, 7th edition): Robert Papper Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook (Paperback, 7th edition)
Robert Papper
R2,446 Discovery Miles 24 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook is the go-to resource for writing broadcast news, offering readers the know-how to write excellent stories for television, radio, podcasts and online media. Through clear and concise chapters, this text provides the fundamental rules of broadcast news writing, teaching readers how to craft stories on government, crime, weather, education, health, sports and more. It covers the necessary mechanics news writers need to know, including the nuances of reporting, grammar, style and usage. This new seventh edition is updated with the latest on how stations incorporate online and social media strategies, as well as insights into the directions local news is headed. Author Robert A. Papper has over a quarter century of broadcast news and industry research experience and once again updates this vital text with the information necessary for being a successful news writer today. Also available for this edition is an Instructor's Guide, found on the book's webpage. Whether you're a student seeking to learn the mechanics of successful broadcast news writing or a working professional looking for a definitive reference for your desk, Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook offers a comprehensive guide to writing for television, audio and beyond.

Reporting for Journalists (Paperback, 2nd edition): Chris Frost Reporting for Journalists (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Chris Frost
R1,127 Discovery Miles 11 270 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Reporting for Journalists explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals.

Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of Reporting for Journalists includes:

  • information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online maps
  • finding a story and how to develop ideas
  • researching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat rooms
  • interactivity with readers and viewers and user generated content
  • making best use of computer aided reporting (CAR), news groups and search engines
  • covering courts, councils and press conferences
  • reporting using video, audio and text
  • preparing reports for broadcasting or publication
  • consideration of ethical practice, and cultural expectations and problems
  • an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalism websites and organisations.
Gloria (TCG Edition) (Paperback): Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Gloria (TCG Edition) (Paperback)
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
R409 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Digital Sports Journalism (Paperback): Charles Lambert Digital Sports Journalism (Paperback)
Charles Lambert
R1,148 Discovery Miles 11 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Digital Sports Journalism gives detailed guidance on a range of digital practices for producing content for smartphones and websites. Each chapter discusses a skill that has become essential for sports journalists today, with student-friendly features throughout to support learning. These include case studies, examples of sports journalism from leading global publications, as well as top tips and practical exercises. The book also presents interviews with leading sport and club journalists with wide-ranging experience at the BBC, Copa90, Wimbledon Tennis, the Guardian and BT Sport, who discuss working with new technologies to cover sports stories and events. Chapters cover: live blogging; making and disseminating short videos; working for a sports club or governing body; finding and transmitting stories on social media; podcasting; longform online journalism. The job of a sports journalist has altered dramatically over the first two decades of the 21st century, with scope to write content across a new variety of digital platforms and mediums. Digital Sports Journalism will help students of journalism and professionals unlock the potential of these new media technologies.

Reporting Islam - International best practice for journalists (Hardcover): Jacqui Ewart, Kate O'Donnell Reporting Islam - International best practice for journalists (Hardcover)
Jacqui Ewart, Kate O'Donnell
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reporting Islam argues for innovative approaches to media coverage of Muslims and their faith. The book examines the ethical dilemmas faced by Western journalists when reporting on this topic and offers a range of alternative journalistic techniques that will help news media practitioners move away from dominant news values and conventions when reporting on Islam. The book is based on an extensive review of international literature and interviews with news media editors, copy-editors, senior reporters, social media editors, in-house journalism trainers and journalism educators, conducted for the Reporting Islam Project. In addition, the use of an original model - the Transformative Journalism Model - provides further insight into the nature of news reports about Muslims and Islam. The findings collated here help to identify the best and worst reporting practices adopted by different news outlets, as well as the factors which have influenced them. Building on this, the authors outline a new strategy for more accurate, fair and informed reporting of stories relating to Muslims and Islam. By combining an overview of different journalistic approaches with real-world accounts from professionals and advice on best practice, journalists, journalism educators and students will find this book a useful guide to contemporary news coverage of Islam.

Writing for News Media - The Storyteller's Craft (Hardcover): Ian Pickering Writing for News Media - The Storyteller's Craft (Hardcover)
Ian Pickering
R4,054 Discovery Miles 40 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Writing for News Media is a down-to-earth guide on how to write news stories for online, print and broadcast audiences. It celebrates the craft of storytelling, arguing for its continued importance in a modern newsroom. With dynamism and humour, Ian Pickering, a journalist with 30 years' experience, offers readers practical advice on being a news journalist, with step-by-step guidance on creating a great story and writing the perfect news copy. Chapters include: extracts from published news articles to help illustrate the dos and don'ts of storytelling; the ten golden rules for structuring and putting together a successful news article, including 'Nail the intro', 'Let it flow' and 'Keep it simple'; instruction on writing stories for different specialist subjects, including politics, court cases, economics, funnies and celebrity; help for readers on how to write for broadcast news; tips on how to write headlines, how to use pictures, how to make the most of quotations and how to avoid common style and grammar mistakes; glossaries covering a range of different aspects of news journalism, including types of news story, online and data journalism, typesetting and broadcasting. This is an instructive and insightful manual which champions brilliant storytelling and writing with flair. It introduces a set of key creative and analytical techniques that will help students of journalism and young professionals hone and refi ne their story-writing skills.

Bad News - Last Journalists in a Dictatorship (Paperback): Anjan Sundaram Bad News - Last Journalists in a Dictatorship (Paperback)
Anjan Sundaram
R475 R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Save R64 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Big Data in Small Slices: Data Visualization for Communicators (Hardcover): Dianne Finch-Claydon Big Data in Small Slices: Data Visualization for Communicators (Hardcover)
Dianne Finch-Claydon
R3,906 Discovery Miles 39 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers an engaging and accessible introduction to data visualization for communicators, covering everything from data collection and analysis to the creation of effective data visuals. Straying from the typical "how to visualize data" genre often written for technical audiences, Big Data in Small Slices offers those new to data gathering and visualization the opportunity to better understand data itself. Using the concept of the "data backstory," each chapter features discussions with experts, from marine scientists to pediatricians and city government officials, who produce datasets in their daily work. The reader is guided through the process of designing effective visualizations based on their data, delving into how datasets are produced and vetted, and how to assess their weaknesses and strengths, ultimately offering readers the knowledge needed to produce their own effective data visuals. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in data visualization and storytelling, from journalism and communications students to public relations professionals. A detailed accompanying website features additional material for readers, including links to all the original datasets used in the text, at www.bigdatainsmallslices.com

Subediting and Production for Journalists - Print, Digital & Social (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Tim Holmes Subediting and Production for Journalists - Print, Digital & Social (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Tim Holmes
R3,924 Discovery Miles 39 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The new edition of Subediting and Production for Journalists is a concise, clear and contemporary introduction to the skills required for subediting newspapers, magazines and websites. Tim Holmes describes how subediting has developed, from the early days of print to the modern era of the internet browser and social media, and explores the many challenges for the sub working today. Using numerous practical examples drawn from print and online, Subediting and Production for Journalists introduces the various techniques employed by the sub to help make the written word stand out on the page, including: subbing news and features for sense and style writing headlines and sells making copy legally safe understanding production, using software packages and content management systems editing and rewriting stories for online publication creating suitable page furniture for websites handling and sizing pictures digitally handling audio and video. Subediting and Production for Journalists is the perfect guide for all those with an interest in subbing in today's multimedia environments, as well as anyone wanting to see their words come to life.

Magazine Editing - In Print and Online (Hardcover, 3rd edition): John Morrish, Paul Bradshaw Magazine Editing - In Print and Online (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
John Morrish, Paul Bradshaw
R3,926 Discovery Miles 39 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Including comprehensive coverage on both print and online, consumer and free magazines, Magazine Editing looks at how magazines work and explains the dual role of the magazine editor. John Morrish and Paul Bradshaw consider the editor both as a journalist, having to provide information and entertainment for readers, and as a manager, expected to lead and supervise successfully the development of a magazine or periodical.

Looking at the current state of the magazine market in the twenty-first century, the third edition explains how this has developed and changed in recent years, with specific attention paid to the explosion of apps, e-zines, online communities and magazine websites. Featuring case studies, interviews with successful editors, examples of covers and spreads, and useful tables and graphs, this book discusses the editor 's many roles and details the skills needed to run a publication.

Magazine Editing offers practical guidance on:

  • how to create an editorial strategy
  • how to lead and manage an editorial team
  • researching a market and finding new readers
  • dealing with budgets and finance
  • working with designers and production staff
  • legal, technological and ethical dilemmas
  • online distribution, social media and search engine optimisation
  • managing information overload
  • how to become an editor.
Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook (Hardcover, 7th edition): Robert Papper Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook (Hardcover, 7th edition)
Robert Papper
R4,654 Discovery Miles 46 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook is the go-to resource for writing broadcast news, offering readers the know-how to write excellent stories for television, radio, podcasts and online media. Through clear and concise chapters, this text provides the fundamental rules of broadcast news writing, teaching readers how to craft stories on government, crime, weather, education, health, sports and more. It covers the necessary mechanics news writers need to know, including the nuances of reporting, grammar, style and usage. This new seventh edition is updated with the latest on how stations incorporate online and social media strategies, as well as insights into the directions local news is headed. Author Robert A. Papper has over a quarter century of broadcast news and industry research experience and once again updates this vital text with the information necessary for being a successful news writer today. Also available for this edition is an Instructor's Guide, found on the book's webpage. Whether you're a student seeking to learn the mechanics of successful broadcast news writing or a working professional looking for a definitive reference for your desk, Broadcast News and Writing Stylebook offers a comprehensive guide to writing for television, audio and beyond.

Writing for Broadcast Journalists (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Richard Keeble Writing for Broadcast Journalists (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Richard Keeble; Rick Thompson
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'This is a superb book which combines the rare mixture of high quality information with humour. The style of writing engages the reader from the introduction and the experience and insight of the author occasionally makes it difficult to put down, a rare feature of a textbook. I would unreservedly recommend this book not only to those studying journalism but to students of language and all who use the spoken and written word as the 'materials' of their work.' Barry Turner, Nottingham Trent University

'Rick Thompson's guidance manual is packed with advice to would-be writers for this medium. He's someone with years of experience at the top level of the national and international profession, and he's smack up to date with his references. The book is aimed at journalists, but anyone with a serious interest in developing their literacy will learn a lot about professional writing skills from what he has to say.' Roy Johnson, www.mantex.co.uk

Writing for Broadcast Journalists guides readers through the significant differences between the written and the spoken versions of journalistic English. It will help broadcast journalists at every stage of their careers to avoid such pitfalls as the use of newspaper-English, common linguistic errors, and Americanised phrases, and gives practical advice on accurate terminology and pronunciation, while encouraging writers to capture the immediacy of the spoken word in their scripts.

Writing for Broadcast Journalists includes:

  • practical tips on how to avoid 'journalese', cliches and jargon
  • guidance on tailoring your writing style to suit a particular audience
  • advice on converting agency copy into spoken English
  • writing to television pictures
  • examples of scripts from some of the best in the business
  • an appendix of 'dangerous' words and phrases to be avoided in scripts.
"
Reporting for Journalists (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Chris Frost Reporting for Journalists (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Chris Frost
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reporting for Journalists explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals.

Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media - radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of Reporting for Journalists includes:

  • information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online maps
  • finding a story and how to develop ideas
  • researching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat rooms
  • interactivity with readers and viewers and user generated content
  • making best use of computer aided reporting (CAR), news groups and search engines
  • covering courts, councils and press conferences
  • reporting using video, audio and text
  • preparing reports for broadcasting or publication
  • consideration of ethical practice, and cultural expectations and problems
  • an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalism websites and organisations.
Vanity Fair's Schools for Scandal - The Inside Dramas at 16 of America's Most Elite Campuses--Plus Oxford!... Vanity Fair's Schools for Scandal - The Inside Dramas at 16 of America's Most Elite Campuses--Plus Oxford! (Paperback)
Graydon Carter
R492 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R78 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Get Published in the Best Marketing Journals (Hardcover): David W. Stewart, Daniel M. Ladik How to Get Published in the Best Marketing Journals (Hardcover)
David W. Stewart, Daniel M. Ladik
R3,289 Discovery Miles 32 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This essential guide, edited by experienced journal editors, is the definitive sourcebook for prospective authors who are seeking direction and advice about developing academic papers in marketing that will have a high probability of publication in the best journals in the discipline. It brings together a wealth of contributors, all of whom are experienced researchers and have been published in the leading marketing journals. More than a dozen and a half current and former editors of marketing journals contributed to this volume, contributing words of wisdom and sage advice for the beginning scholar and experienced writer alike. The book covers such topics as ideation, positioning of papers, review of the literature, discussion of methods, presentation of results, development of theoretical and practical implications and responding to reviewers. Both empirical and conceptual papers are addressed. Individual chapters focus on papers with a behavioral focus, a marketing science focus, a strategy focus, and a public policy focus. This book is an indispensable guide for doctoral students, faculty teaching doctoral courses, individuals early in their career in marketing and scholars who wish to place their work in those journals which have a significant impact on the marketing discipline. Contributors include: J.R. Bettman, R.N. Bolton, L. Ferrell, O.C. Ferrell, G.N. Frazier, R.P. Hill, J. Huber, C.S. Katsikeas, U. Kayande, V. Kumar, D.M. Ladik, D.R. Lehmann, M.F. Luce, D.J. MacInnis, V. Mittal, C. Moorman, C. Pechmann, J.H. Roberts, R. Staelin, D.W. Stewart, S. Stremersch, J.O. Summers, S.L. Vargo, R.S. Winer

Specialist Journalism (Paperback): Barry Turner, Richard Orange Specialist Journalism (Paperback)
Barry Turner, Richard Orange
R1,262 Discovery Miles 12 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combining practical 'how to' skills with reflection on the place of each specialism in the industry, this guide features the skills needed to cover specialist areas, including writing match reports for sport, reviewing the arts, and dealing with complex information for science. The book will also discuss how specialist journalists have contributed to the mainstream news agenda, as well as analysing how different issues have been covered in each specialism, such as the credit crunch, global warming, school league tables and the celebrity culture in sport.

The book includes interviews with professionals talking about their fields of work and copious examples from a wide range of online, print and broadcast markets, including daily and weekly papers, specialist and B2B magazines, the ethnic press and 'alternative' publications such as gay, feminist and left-wing press.

Magazine Writing (Hardcover): Christopher D. Benson, Charles F. Whitaker Magazine Writing (Hardcover)
Christopher D. Benson, Charles F. Whitaker
R4,375 Discovery Miles 43 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What does it take to launch a career writing for magazines?

In this comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to magazine writing, students will learn everything from the initial story pitch all the way through to the final production, taking with them the essential tools and skills they will need for today s rapidly changing media landscape.
Written by a team of experienced writers and editors, "Magazine Writing" teaches the time-tested rules for good writing alongside the modern tools for digital storytelling. From service pieces to profiles, entertainment stories and travel articles, it provides expert guidance on topics such as:

  • developing saleable ideas;
  • appealing to specific segments of the market;
  • navigating a successful pitch;
  • writing and editing content for a variety of areas, including service, profiles, entertainment, travel, human interest and enterprise

Chock full of examples of published works, conversations with successful magazine contributors and bloggers, and interviews with working editors, "Magazine Writing" gives students all the practical and necessary insights they need to jumpstart a successful magazine writing career. "

Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies (Paperback): S Gilad Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies (Paperback)
S Gilad
R447 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career

Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed

Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning resume and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss.Balance between style and rulesMaster the art of the queryUse proofreader symbolsEdit and proof electronic documentsBuild a solid freelancing career

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