The Magazine Writer's Handbook

by Franklynn Peterson, Judi Kesselman-Turkel

An expanded and updated revision of the already comprehensive first edition, The Magazine Writer’s Handbook offers insightful strategies addressing virtually every aspect of writing a magazine article for publication. Designed to be useful for both experienced magazine writers and those seeking to break into the magazine-writing industry, this handbook provides an exhaustive step-by-step approach taking the reader through every stage of the publication process. From targeting the right publication to constructing a professional article, and from dealing with legal considerations to working with editors, the revised edition of The Magazine Writer’s Handbook will be an indispensable addition to any writer’s desk. Extensively published in popular trade magazines, the authors dispense their knowledge in this handbook to help writers of all levels see their work published.

Genres: Writing

280 pages, Paperback

Published February 14, 2006

Reviews

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

from 2006 so it doesn't have a lot of info about online markets, but all the techniques and other technical bits were so informative
we love an accessible guide to publishing!

[Pamela Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave a depth into reveals how to achieve as a freelance writer, the in's and out's in the business sense of the word. I like the tips! If you are to write for a specific Magazine, for example, then to research the magazine will give you the understanding for the articles. He spent two weeks studying a year's worth of magazines he knew the approach to ideas, subjects it liked and didn't like, how it handled quotes and anecdotes...in other words its personality. I really like the four elements of a good article section. I really need to do more rewrites,and so I learned this reading these types of books.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book that provides the beginner guidance on writing for magazines and trade journals (non-refereed content). Covers how to structure articles, the basic kinds of articles that can be sold, and provides some limited guidance on marketing your content. There are more up-to-date sources for the actual markets for your work, but this is a good start on learning the craft.