Writing Articles about the World Around YouWriting Articles About the World Around You shows you how to generate hundreds of innovative and salable story ideas using what you know, who you know, where you live, and what you've experienced. As an established writer and teacher, Marcia Yudkin shares her own experiences along with those of her colleagues to give you inspiration and true-life guidance through every step of the writing and publishing process. With this book's instruction and encouragement, you'll use what you know to write fascinating, informative and inspiring articles, and you'll begin a rewarding career with limitless possibilities. |
Contents
ONE STARTING FROM HOME | 2 |
TWO YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A RESOURCE | 14 |
THREE USING WHAT YOU KNOW | 32 |
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