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TITLE: Writer's Digest Magazine
["America's Leading Writer's Magazine" -- See FULL contents below!]
ISSUE DATE:
OCTOBER 1996; Vol. 76, No. 10
CONDITION:
Standard sized magazine, Approx 8oe" X 11". COMPLETE and in clean, VERY GOOD condition. (See photo)
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FEATURES:
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF EDITORS BY DAVID A. FRYXELL
"It pays to know something about editors," says this writer who's both freelancer and editor. "Like big dogs, editors can make terrific partners and they can clear the way for you. But if you don't treat big dogs right, they snarl--and worse." Here are 13 ways to avoid editors' bites and even make 'em smile.
YOUR BOOK PROPOSAL'S 50 MOST POWERFUL WORDS
BY ELIZABETH LYON
To capture an editor's or agent's attention, your book proposal must immediately say what your book is about and who would need to own it. A freelance editor and writer explains how to compress a description of your book's audience, purpose and goals into a concept statement that tells editors and agents--in 50 concrete and powerful words--exactly what they can expect readers to gain from your project.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MYSTERY AND STRAIGHT FICTION BY EVAN HUNTER Bestselling author Evan Hunter (who as Ed McBain also pens the 87th Precinct mysteries) serves notice to
mystery writers who may want to write a straight novel, and to straight novelists who may want to write a
mystery. Hint: You'd better learn the conventions of your new form--and know where to place the change.
HOW TO WRITE SCREENPLAY IN 9 WEEKS,
PART 1: STARTING YOUR STORY
BY CAROL ROPER
Writing a screenplay need not seem a daunting task; in fact, follow our exclusive three-part plan, and you'll have a submission-ready screenplay on Hollywood's doorstep by Christmas. This month you'll learn how to create your characters, determine your script's hook, and strategically place your plot points. Plus, a primer on how to format your script.
CHRONICLE: SCENT MARKS IN THE SNOW BY DAVID PETERSEN "Nothing I have ever written or am ever likely to write has any more lasting significance than adog's scent
marks in the snow." And yet...
COLUMNS.
FICTION Nancy Kress fixes your plot's problems.
POETRY Michael J. Bugeja on how to put out your fa.
SCRIPTS Lawrence G, DiTilllo on screenwriters' responsibilities.
SO NONFICTION David A. Fryxell on the ethics of part-time freelancing.
DEPARTMENTS.
LETTERS In favor of poetic forms.
THE WRITING LIFE "Arresting" research and other tales from writing's lighter side. Plus, your chance for prizes.
THE MARKETS More than 40 editors and publishers who want your work now.
TIP SHEET How to "map" a story and more quick tips to improve your writing. Plus, Ask Our Experts.
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