Covering the Business Beat Str

Esterson, Emily; Hainsfurther, Stephanie

ISBN 10: 1557533512 / ISBN 13: 9781557533517

Verlag: Purdue University Press, 2004

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Covering the Business Beat is targeted specificallyto the millions of Americans in business, such as the entrepreneur who wants tobe known as an expert in her field or the guy in the mailroom who dreams ofbeing a freelance writer. The authors advise readers to start in the industrythey're working in now, drawing on their knowledge, background, and contacts asa solid base from which to launch a part-­time or full-time writing career.This practical guide demonstrates how to use sound business principles andpractices such as networking, niche marketing, and running writing like abusiness to make a successful writing career.

Providing an insider’s look at breaking into the writingworld, each chapter of Covering theBusiness Beat is packed full of tips and tried practices to clarify thepath to journalistic success. To aid the reader, the authors have providedthoughtful "to do" lists, interviews with magazine editors andcontent collectors, concise chat boxes covering specific topics like"Myths and Truths About QueryLetters," and an appendix listing additional reading sources. Providing aroadmap to get your byline in print, this book is a valuable resource foraspiring writers, writing students, and writers who need a new angle on thebusiness of writing.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Stephanie Hainsfurther began her 15-year career writing about insurance, and then expanded into full-time business journalism. She has more than 600 articles in print in international, national and regional publications. Emily Esterson became a business journalist for 15 years ago. Since 1993 she's been teaching college journalism classes, and in 1999 she began as editor of New Mexico Business Weekly.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Covering the Business Beat Str
Verlag: Purdue University Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good