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How to Write Short Stories For Magazines - and get published: 2nd edition (Creative Writing)

How to Write Short Stories For Magazines - and get published: 2nd edition (Creative Writing)

by SophieKing (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

Writing short stories is both a science and an art. You need a certain amount of skill but you will increase your chances by studying your market and learning what magazine editors are looking for. It is not always obvious. How to Write Short Stories will take you as a would-be writer through the tricks of the trade by: - helping you discover what the different magazines are looking for and how to think up ideas to suit; - demonstrating how you can write different slants, such as twist in the tales and feel-good stories; - advising on how you can win fiction competitions. How To Write Short Stories is packed with tips, quotes and inside angles from magazine editors and relevant experts.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 197
 Edition: 2
 Publisher: How To Books
Published: 27 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 1845283856
ISBN 13: 9781845283858

Media Reviews
'An Invaluable source of tips and inside information from writers and magazines editors.' Good Book Guide 'Sophie guides you through both the business and creative aspects of short story writing, and tells you just about everything you need to know to succeed.' Writing Magazine
Author Bio
Sophie King is author of such novels as The School Run, The Supper Club and The Wedding Party for Hodder. She also writes under the name of Janey Fraser for Random House. Her other How To Books are How To Write Short Stories for Magazine, How To Write Your First Novel and How to Write Your Life Story in Ten Easy Steps. Sophie is an active creative writing tutor and attends many of the annual writing conferences as a speaker.