Feminine Wiles: Creative Techniques for Writing Women's Features Stories That Sell

by Donna Elizabeth Boetig

Overview

This is the first book to specifically address how to write feature articles for women. It appeals to both active writers and journalists and those who are just beginning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884956027
Publisher:	Linden Publishing
Publication date:	09/28/1998
Pages:	191
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 9.04(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Donna Elizabeth Boetig is a freelance writer specializing in women's stories. Her articles appear regularly in major publications such as "Reader's Digest, McCall's, Woman's Day, Family Circle" and "The Saturday Evening Post." She is a contributor to several books on writing. A former newspaper reporter, Boetig earned her graduate degree in writing from Johns Hopkins University. She teaches writing workshops throughout the United States and Canada.

What People are Saying About This

Jane Farrell

Jane Farrell, Senior Editor, McCall s

More valuable than a dozen writer s workshops or journalism courses. If you re interested in developing a successful career as a freelance writer for women s magazines, read Feminine Wiles and get to work.

Editorial Reviews

Feminine Wiles: Creative Techniques For Writing Women s Feature Stories That Sell is the first how-to book to specifically address writing feature articles for women. Feminine Wiles will appeal to both aspiring writers and journalists and has much to offer even experienced feature writers. Feminine Wiles teaches the beginner how to draft, write and rewrite true life dramas, how-to- articles, self-help pieces, feature roundups that combine three or more mini-stories all melding to make a point. Feminine Wiles is a much appreciated contribution to the practical resource shelf for all aspiring feature writers hoping to sell to a women s issues oriented publication.

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