| Description |
xvii, 332 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"An experienced magazine editor and writing instructor shows aspiring writers of nonfiction how to get published. Topics include generating ideas, finding a personal voice, building a narrative, editing one's own work, and pitching editors. Includes real-life examples of successful essays and pitches, along with advice from acquiring editors"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Successful essayist, columnist, writing instructor, and editor Estelle Erasmus will show you how to find your voice, write stellar pieces, and get published. In real-world, experience-based chapters, she coaches you to: mine your life for ideas and incubate those ideas; choose the perfect format -- essay, op-ed, feature article, and more; research publications and follow editor etiquette; craft a perfect pitch; protect your psyche from rejection; revise your work for maximum impact; deliver what you promise, protect your work, and get paid" -- Back cover. |
| Contents |
Generation station -- All about essays -- Pitch clinic -- All about the expert -- All about editors and editing -- Protecting your psyche -- Words of wisdom. |
| Subject |
Authorship -- Vocational guidance.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Publishers & Publishing Industry.
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Authorship -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00822481
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Erasmus, Estelle. Writing that gets noticed Novato, California : New World Library, 2023 9781608688371 (DLC) 2023009365 |
| ISBN |
9781608688364 (paperback) |
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1608688364 (paperback) |
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