The Byline Bible by Susan Shapiro
Newspaper, magazine, and web editors are desperate for new voices and anyone, in any field, can break in. So why not you? Over the last two decades, writing professor Susan Shapiro has taught more than 25,000 students of all ages and backgrounds at NYU, Columbia, Temple, The New School, and Harvard University. Now in The Byline Bible she reveals the wildly popular Instant Gratification Takes Too Long technique she's perfected, sharing how to land impressive clips to start or re-launch your career. In frank and funny prose, the bestselling author of 12 books walks you through every stage of crafting and selling short nonfiction pieces. She shows you how to spot trendy subjects, where to start, finish and edit, and divulges specific steps to submit work, have it accepted, get paid, and see your byline in your favorite publication in lightning speed. With a foreword by Peter Catapano, long-time editor at the New York Times where many of Shapiro's pupils have first seen print, this book offers everything you need to learn to write and sell your story in five weeks or less, including: - How to craft a cover letter and subject heading to get read and reviewed quickly- Who pay for essays, op-eds, regional, humor, or service pieces from unknown writers
- Ways to follow up, build on your success, land a TV or radio spot, become a regular contributor, staff writer, and find a literary agent for your book with one amazing clip Whether you're just starting out or ready to enhance your professional portfolio, this essential guide will prove that three pages can change your life.
Overexposed, Speed Shrinking, Five Guys Who Shattered My Heart, Lighting Up, and Only as Good as Your Word are all written by Susan Shapiro. She teaches her popular quick pleasure takes too long lectures at The New School, NYU, and private workshops in Greenwich Village, where she lives with her husband, a TV/film writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781440353680 |
| ISBN 10 | 1440353689 |
| Title | The Byline Bible |
| Author | Susan Shapiro |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | F&W Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2018-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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