Do you want to write magazine articles, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you want to break into new markets, but are not sure how. The Complete Article Writer will show you how to do all that… and more!
Writing for the magazine market is the easiest publishing market to break into. But only if you can come up with the right idea for the right market at the right time.
The Complete Article Writer shows you how to do that, time and time again.It also reveals how to maximise your article ideas: don’t write one article – write six or more!
The Complete Article Writer shows you how to analyse a publication to identify its readership and the freelancing opportunities within it. Then it guides you into twisting your idea so it appeals to the core readership and the most important reader of all – the editor.With detailed advice about beginnings, middles and endings (the variety of different middle structures you can use to exploit your ideas further), along with other pieces of page furniture, including boxouts, sidebars and photos, The Complete Article Writer tells you how to offer an editor the complete package.Discover how to pitch your ideas and sell your article first before writing a single word. Learn how to negotiate the minefield of publishing rights and keep control of more of your work. Master all this and you will become The Complete Article Writer.
My articles have appeared in a variety of publications, including: BBC Countryfile, Country Walking, Lakeland Walker, The Simple Things, Cumbria, Discover Britain, British Heritage, Writing Magazine, The People’s Friend, Coast and Outdoor Photography.
Title: The Complete Article Writer
First published in 2015, revised 2020
Print ISBN: 9781838078638
Book 1 in The Practical Writer Series
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I’m a freelance writer based in North Wales and am just in the middle of your book The Complete Article Writer. I was looking for a book to give me confidence and yours has done just that. I’m only on page 68 and already feel like I’ve learned so much. I have a much better understanding of angles in particular now – thank you.
The Complete Article Writer began life as a series of eight step-by-step workshops that took delegates through the process of creating a publishable article. In book format its aim is the same: to show you how to get from a potential idea to a finished article written for a specific readership. The Complete Article Writer explores:
– article ideas: generating ideas and maximising their potential
– magazine analysis: identifying your potential readers and the aspects of your idea that will interest them most
– article structure: choosing the best structure for your idea, and how to make it an engaging read
– creativity: adding interest and sparkle to your article
– pitching: selling your idea to an editor before you write the article
– rights: understanding the rights a magazine buys from you, and how you can re-use your ideas.
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Contents:
Introduction
What Is An Article?
Why Write An Article?
Chapter 1- Ideas
Sourcing Ideas
Angles
Topical Hooks & Anniversaries
Broadening Ideas
Local Angles
Human Interest
Conclusion
Chapter 2 – Market Analysis
Finding Publications
You’re A Writer, Not A Reader
The Front Cover
Contents Page and Editorial Contacts
Readership Analysis
Media Packs
Article Analysis
Study Several Copies
Chapter 3 – Creating An Outline
Identifying What’s Relevant To Our Readership
Putting Them Into Order
Chapter 4 – Article Structures
Chronology
Numbers & Letters
Time
Journeys & Travel
Q&A and Interviews
Chapter 5 – Beginnings
A Great Or Startling Statement
Dialogue Or Quotes
Scene Setting
An Anecdote
Ask A Question
The Topical Hook Peg
Titles
Standfirsts
Chapter 6 – Endings
Summarising The Main Point
Circular Structure
A Call To Arms
Dialogue & Quotes
Looking Forward
Chapter 7 – Other Page furniture
Boxouts, Side Panels and Further Information Sections
Contributor Biography & Photo
Chapter 8 – Adding Creativity To Your Non-Fiction
Writing in Scenes
Using Dialogue
Point of View
The Writer as Primary Source
Chapter 9 – Editing
Analysing Paragraphs
Adverbs
Active and Passive Sentences
Pet Phrases
Have A Clear Message
Read it Aloud
Final Editing Points
Chapter 10 – Photographs
Analysing The Images
Submitting Your Photos
Sourcing Photos From Elsewhere
Chapter 11 – Pitching
Get A Name
Straight To The Point
Draw Upon Your Outline
Sell Yourself
Keep Records
Chasing Up
Chapter 12 – Formatting Your Text
The Traditional Way
Paragraphing
Do What The Editor Says
Submitting Your Piece
Chapter 13 – An Example Article
Uncommon Waters
Chapter 14 – Understanding Rights
Traditional Freelance Working
The Three Key Components to Rights
Understanding The Impact of Rights
Should You Write for Free?
Chapter 15 – Keeping Records
Secondary Rights
Chapter 16 – Upon Publication
Invoicing
Ends
About The Author
Author Information Sheet (primarily for Booksellers): AI – The Complete Article Writer
Reviews
“Take note of everything. THE MOST INVALUABLE book. A MUST read. My sister is now an article writer because of Simon. I’ve started now. He does GREAT tutoring weekends as well. Look out for them! :)” (Amazon Review)
“This book is indeed a complete guide! It takes you through the whole process of finding ideas to write an article and molding it into something that will sell. From the very beginning it inspires the reader to look for the simplest of situations in their own life and turn it into an article that could be published in the future.” – Diane Perry (Amazon Review)
“This book definitely lives up to its title, covering every aspect of article writing in a clear concise manner with plenty of examples. This ranges from sourcing the best ideas to finding suitable markets, from practical advice on article structures and photography to tips on spicing up your non-fiction writing, and everything in between.” – Solange Hando – Travel Writer
“As always from Simon Whaley a clear and concise book with helpful well written advice.” – Christine Wray (Amazon Review)
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