Product Description

This practical book shows readers how to produce manuscripts to fit a specific slot, advises on how to adapt a style to suit different markets, and how to utilise research material to write facts and fiction effectively.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #549399 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
"If you are so far unpublished and are seeking to get established, then this book will take you several steps forward." Writers News; "Full of ideas and specific suggestions for successful writing...plenty of advice for the newer writer and much to jog the memory of the more experienced." Writer's Bulletin"

Writers' Bulletin
Full of ideas and specific suggestions for successful writing.

About the Author
Adele Ramet writes regularly for magazines and newspapers. She also teaches creative writing and has been a guest tutor at the Cheltenham Literary Festival. Adele is author of the bestselling Creative Writing.

Customer Reviews

Helpful for those writing short stories and articles
Adele Ramet, in the second edition of this book, considers the differences between articles and short stories and what they have in common. She explains how articles can be constructed; keeping to the point, laying the material out logically and writing to length. An analysis sheet shows how women's magazines can be examined to check on the type of article that might be acceptable, holidays for example or travel or food and drink. Adele emphasises that rewriting does not only mean tidying to produce the best possible article, but also to adapt the material for maybe a dozen more slanted for completely different markets. The second half of the book gives advice on short story markets, guidelines and themes to avoid. There are not as many openings for short stories and it is all the more important to examine the magazines so that the readers recognise characters as similar to people they know and backgrounds that are familiar. Research and record keeping are discussed and there are examples of analysis sheets, planners and query letters. Adele suggests that joining writers' groups, associations and societies and attending lectures and conferences can result in valuable contacts. A well laid out book in good clear print with a glossary, list of useful addresses and an index. A useful addition to the shelf of anyone wishing to write and sell short stories and articles.

good tips
Adele Ramet is a seasoned magazine writer. Her articles and stories are published in the bestselling British women's magazines, and her advice is very useful especially if this is the market you're aiming for. She is particularly strong on encouraging the sort of writing that editors want to buy.