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Writing Front of Book Articles

Break into the top magazines with a front-of-the-book article

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Writing Front of Book Articles

WHEN Wednesday, July 23, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at Houston), New York, NY 10002

DIRECTIONS subway directions, map

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Make the short-attention spans of magazine readers work for you by mastering the dark art of writing for the front of book. Short articles are in demand more than ever as magazines trade in lengthy features for snack-sized news and trend items. Whether you're a junior editor looking for more clips or a freelancer eager to double your assignments, this seminar will show you why front of book is the place to cash in.

But short doesn't mean simple. This seminar will teach you to spot irresistible ideas, pinpoint a magazine outlet, and produce witty, concise text that packs a punch. We'll explore nontraditional ways to present stories, plus how to use a FOB idea to amp up a feature pitch.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • How to spot a FOB idea and how to differentiate between that and a feature idea
  • How to use magazine back issues to guide your pitch
  • How to write dynamically in limited space
  • Words and phrases that appeal to editors
  • How to pitch editors
  • How to package your story creatively

Related Courses

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• Intro to Magazine Writing – New York (Class starts September 11)
• The Whole Freelancer – ONLINE (Class starts July 24)

Instructor Bio

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Sophie Donelson
Sophie Donelson is a full time freelance writer. Her previous positions include working as a senior writer at Elle Decor, executive editor of CITY magazine, and an editor at Hampton Cottages & Gardens. She has written for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Daily Candy, and other publications.

Testimonials


Sophie was down-to-earth. She really connected with her audience and imparted knowledge that will last a lifetime. She taught the in's and out's of how to get your work into magazines. She soothed the overwrought nerves of most people in the room, and showed that there is hope to getting your work published. -- Nicole Yanolatos

"You do not want to miss a class taught by Sophie Donelson. She's an expert in her field, an absolute delight to listen to and learn from. I picked up so many useful tips and ideas just from 1 seminar, and couldn't stop raving about it to my friends when I came home." -- Shyema Azam

"Sophie Donelson is bright and energetic. There was never a dull moment in the class. She had every week properly planned out for us so that we not only workshopped our writing, but covered new ground in terms of the art, craft, and business of writing." -- Lila Yomtoob

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