The byline bible : get published in 5 weeks

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Personal Author:

Shapiro, Susan

Physical Description:

267 pages ; 21 cm.

Genre:

Creative nonfiction, American.

Summary:

Newspaper, magazine, and web editors are desperate for new voices, and anyone, in any field, can break in. 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. The author 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.

Contents:

Foreword / Peter Catapano -- Where to start -- The joy of getting killed -- Finding your essay a home -- Under cover -- After yes: now what? -- Writing regional -- It's my opinion -- Selling short humor -- Secret service -- Pitch vs. writing.

Subject Term:

Authorship -- Marketing

Journalism -- Authorship

Online authorship

Additional Credits:

Catapano, Peter

Publication Info:

Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, [2018]

Subject:

Authorship -- Marketing

Journalism -- Authorship

Online authorship

Creative nonfiction, American.

Authors' markets

Marketing of manuscripts (Authorship)

Writers' markets

News writing

Internet authorship

Web authorship

SAILS ISBN:

9781440353680

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Summary

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.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In clear, energetic, and forthright language, writer and teacher Shapiro (Only as Good as Your Word) provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a piece of nonfiction writing published, whether in print or online. She focuses on producing short, confessional essays, which she proclaims are the "best way to break into publishing," though she also includes advice on op-ed and humor pieces, among others. There are no shortcuts, however, despite the gimmicky subtitle. Shapiro constantly reminds her readers to do their homework and thoroughly read up on the genre they're trying to break into, and the publications they're planning on approaching. She emphasizes timeliness and originality in choosing subject matter, the importance of feedback and revising when writing, and openness to learning from rejection while approaching editors and publishers. Succinct lists throughout of dos and don'ts ("Don't arrogantly tell the editor that his readers will surely love your brilliant piece") will help the potential scribe keep all of Shapiro's points in order and to hand. Her book is not a full substitute for taking a writing class and learning with a pro, but her insights are excellent starting points for beginners and good reminders for veterans. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

According to award-winning writing professor and best-selling author -Shapiro (What's Never Said), "The best way to break into publishing is with a great three-page double-spaced personal essay." Combining hard-won experience, practical lessons from teaching more than 25,000 students (who have since published 105 books), Shapiro exemplifies the truism that simplicity is indeed the last thing found-and offers her own: "Instant Gratification Takes Too Long." Considering the book's subtitle, readers with impatient literary ambitions will learn not only how to identify and "target" editors but when, why, and what to pitch. Shapiro's work is distinguished by providing actual student-written service pieces, op-eds, essays, plus the author's own successful pitch letters. An oft-noted criticism is that few universities teach students how to employ writing and editing skills. And while the New School offered the author an opportunity to change that, she is quick to add that so long as one has a potent idea, three great pages, and a seasoned editor or guide, nothing else-higher education, experience-matters. The worst that will happen, notes New York Times editor Peter Catapano, is "No, thank you." VERDICT For novice writers and professionals alike, this comprehensive desk reference will prove invaluable.-William Grabowski, McMechen, WV © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.