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Writing for children’s magazines

Writing for children’s magazines

By Mary Nickum — Children’s magazines are growing in number, especially with the advent of the e-zine.

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Writing leads and kickers

Writing leads and kickers

By Peter Schroeder — While the lead drives the reader into the article, the kicker drives the story into the reader.

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Writing good leads: How to begin a story

Writing good leads: How to begin a story

By Wayne van Zwoll — Lead … or readers won’t follow!

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Savvy editors guard against publication gaffs

Savvy editors guard against publication gaffs

By Linda Steiner

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Your writing can benefit from a critique group

Your writing can benefit from a critique group

By Mary Nickum — While practice is the best way to improve your writing skills, you won’t know whether you’re on the right track, unless you get feedback.

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Article status form organizes writing assignments

Article status form organizes writing assignments

By Tom Watson

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A step above multiple submissions

A step above multiple submissions

By Tom Watson – Extra quotes, photos and a little creativity can produce several stories from one assignment.

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Rethinking the 'where to' story

Rethinking the 'where to' story

By Matt Miller – Write “where to” pieces that sell and benefit sporting heritage.

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Biting the Big Apple

Biting the Big Apple

By Lynn Keillor – A freelancer’s first shot at the New York scene

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Keys to becoming a complete (outdoor) communicator

Keys to becoming a complete (outdoor) communicator

By Tom Carney – Text from the June 13, 2009 OWAA conference workshop “Becoming an Outdoor Communicator: Working with Magazines.”

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