Gathering information. Words, sentences and paragraphs -- Narrative and composition -- Corporate careers & disciplines. Publicist -- Advertising copywriter -- Speechwriter -- Technical writer -- Writing careers in media. Blogger -- News reporter -- Critic -- Essayist -- Book author -- Television & radio news reporter -- Screenwriter and playwright -- Fiction writer & novelist -- Academic -- Miscellaneous writing -- The work of professional writing. Pitching -- Editing -- Rejection -- A writer's life.
Summary:
"The Craft of Professional Writing is the most complete book ever written about the real-life work of being a writer. Its topics range from business writing (advertising, PR, etc) to commercial work (news reporting, feature writing, blogging, non-fiction books) to creative writing (screenplays and novels) -- as well as advice on pitching, rejection and leading a writer's life. The narrative is filled with anecdotes and illuminating stories, as well as tricks of the trade in each career"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.