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You Can Write a Column

Name: You Can Write a Column
Author: Monica McCabe Cardoza
ISBN: 9780898799248

by Monica McCabe Cardoza

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Overview

Starting at the very beginning, writers will explore the world of column writing as they establish why they want to be a columnist and what they want to write about. After they determine their focus and target key publications, aspiring columnists will then learn to develop their ideas into timely, engaging pieces.

Step by step, writers will hone their styles, composing columns with concision, readability and distinction. Lastly, this guide will show how to successfully sell and market a column, covering issues related to syndication, self-syndication, book-length collections and the Internet.