4th Updated edition. — How To Books, 2007. — 257 pages.
SBN-10: 1845281616
SBN-13: 978-1845281618
Written by an experienced author, this practical book shows you how to produce manuscripts to fit a specific slot, advises you on how to adapt your style to suit different markets, and how to utilise research material to write facts and fiction effectively.
Contents:
Mixing fact and fiction;
Constructing an article;
Getting articles into print;
Researching and filing systems;
Rewriting for different markets;
Writing short stories;
Caring for your characters;
Finding the right format;
Creating a Twist in the Tale;
Signposting;
Twisting With Little Old Ladies;
Fitting a Specific Plot;
Working as a Freelance;
Marketing Your Manuscript;
Keeping Records; Solutions to exercises; Glossary; Useful addresses; Further reading; Index.
