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Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Peterson and Kesselman-Turket have written hundreds of articles for a variety of national publications, including Family Circle, Popular Mechanics, Fortune, Parade, and Redbook, and have authored a number of books about writing and study skills. They offer an expanded and updated edition of their practical guide for experienced magazine writers and those individuals seeking to break into the business, covering everything from studying magazines as markets to understanding the article as marketable property, selling article ideas, writing articles, and the legal issues that affect writers. Specific revisions from the 1982 first edition to the 2006 second edition are not stated. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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An expanded and updated revision of the already comprehensive first edition, The Magazine Writer’s Handbook offers insightful strategies addressing virtually every aspect of writing a magazine article for publication. Designed to be useful for both experienced magazine writers and those seeking to break into the magazine-writing industry, this handbook provides an exhaustive step-by-step approach taking the reader through every stage of the publication process. From targeting the right publication to constructing a professional article, and from dealing with legal considerations to working with editors, the revised edition of The Magazine Writer’s Handbook will be an indispensable addition to any writer’s desk. Extensively published in popular trade magazines, the authors dispense their knowledge in this handbook to help writers of all levels see their work published.
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