Comments on: Non-fiction – how to write a feature article http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/ the business and craft of writing Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:29:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: IC Iraq - new lifestyle magazine launches in Baghdad at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-11137 IC Iraq - new lifestyle magazine launches in Baghdad at The Crafty Writer Wed, 13 May 2009 11:48:45 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-11137 [...] you would like some advice on how to write a feature article or how to write a proposal, check out The Crafty Writer’s free non-fiction writing [...] [...] you would like some advice on how to write a feature article or how to write a proposal, check out The Crafty Writer’s free non-fiction writing [...]

]]> By: Fiona http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-4863 Fiona Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:57:22 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-4863 Thanks so much Karen; how lovely of you to say so. I'm thrilled you've actually got some paying work out of this. That's my whole reason for putting these posts up - to equip writers to actually earn something. Thanks so much Karen; how lovely of you to say so. I’m thrilled you’ve actually got some paying work out of this. That’s my whole reason for putting these posts up – to equip writers to actually earn something.

]]> By: Karen M http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-4851 Karen M Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:12:54 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-4851 Fiona, I know you published this article ages ago, but I've got to let you know how useful it's been. It gave me the confidence to contact editors and send material out, and I've now sold both of my first two attempts at feature articles. I'm sure it won't always be that straightforward, but having a professional approach and layout must go a long way to having your work taken seriously, and this is where I picked up all the tips. So, a BIG thank you from me! Fiona, I know you published this article ages ago, but I’ve got to let you know how useful it’s been. It gave me the confidence to contact editors and send material out, and I’ve now sold both of my first two attempts at feature articles. I’m sure it won’t always be that straightforward, but having a professional approach and layout must go a long way to having your work taken seriously, and this is where I picked up all the tips. So, a BIG thank you from me!

]]> By: Non-fiction travel writing at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-3580 Non-fiction travel writing at The Crafty Writer Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:57:32 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-3580 [...] Non-fiction - how to write a feature article at The Crafty Writer Pingback on Nov 9th, 2007 at 9:34 [...] [...] Non-fiction – how to write a feature article at The Crafty Writer Pingback on Nov 9th, 2007 at 9:34 [...]

]]> By: Intros: hooking your reader at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Intros: hooking your reader at The Crafty Writer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:36:07 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-3261 [...] working intro, then give it some sparkle on the rewrite. For more on the 4W intro, see my post on How to Write a Feature Article and for fiction intros see writing short stories , although it can equally be applied to novel [...] [...] working intro, then give it some sparkle on the rewrite. For more on the 4W intro, see my post on How to Write a Feature Article and for fiction intros see writing short stories , although it can equally be applied to novel [...]

]]> By: Non-fiction writing - finance, copyright and libel at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Non-fiction writing - finance, copyright and libel at The Crafty Writer Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:17:21 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-582 [...] differs according to the magazine you are writing for. See the section on sources in my article how to write a feature article. For educational purposes, you can quote / photocopy up to 20% of a printed text, but if you expect [...] [...] differs according to the magazine you are writing for. See the section on sources in my article how to write a feature article. For educational purposes, you can quote / photocopy up to 20% of a printed text, but if you expect [...]

]]> By: Fiona Veitch Smith http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-468 Fiona Veitch Smith Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:12:38 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-468 Oh, and forgot to add, you might just have a chance to see the Sarajevo play. It's been shortlisted for the People's Play award in the North East of England and if it wins, will be staged in May next year. I shall know by the end of December. The action of the play takes place in Banja Luka but the events that took place in Sarajevo 10 years before have a huge impact on the characters lives today. Oh, and forgot to add, you might just have a chance to see the Sarajevo play. It’s been shortlisted for the People’s Play award in the North East of England and if it wins, will be staged in May next year. I shall know by the end of December. The action of the play takes place in Banja Luka but the events that took place in Sarajevo 10 years before have a huge impact on the characters lives today.

]]> By: Fiona Veitch Smith http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-467 Fiona Veitch Smith Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:10:51 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-467 Congratulations Verica! Did you write your piece in German or English and have it translated? Don't forget, you can also submit the same article to a magazine in another country. I'll be covering that in my session on copyright, libel and finance, next week. This week's session on approaching editors and writing proposals will be up tomorrow. Congratulations Verica! Did you write your piece in German or English and have it translated? Don’t forget, you can also submit the same article to a magazine in another country. I’ll be covering that in my session on copyright, libel and finance, next week. This week’s session on approaching editors and writing proposals will be up tomorrow.

]]> By: Verica Peacock http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Verica Peacock Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:44:27 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-466 Hi, Fiona Thanks for all the tips and the excellent advice. Last week I had a 500 word travel article accepted by MMM Magazine, on Campingpark Lackenhauser in East Germany. I was very interested to read that you've travelled extensively in the Balkans - my native territory. I've been dying to show Sarajevo to my husband, but we cannot get insurance for Bosnia. We did manage to get to Medjugorje this year in a hired car, which had its own insurance. I'd love to read your play on Sarajevo (or see it performed). Hi, Fiona

Thanks for all the tips and the excellent advice. Last week I had a 500 word travel article accepted by MMM Magazine, on Campingpark Lackenhauser in East Germany.

I was very interested to read that you’ve travelled extensively in the Balkans – my native territory. I’ve been dying to show Sarajevo to my husband, but we cannot get insurance for Bosnia. We did manage to get to Medjugorje this year in a hired car, which had its own insurance.

I’d love to read your play on Sarajevo (or see it performed).

]]> By: Non-fiction - how to write a proposal at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Non-fiction - how to write a proposal at The Crafty Writer Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:04:56 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/11/09/non-fiction-how-to-write-a-feature-article/#comment-455 [...] is the seventh instalment in my eight week course on non-fiction writing. Last week we looked at how to write a feature article for magazines; this week we will be [...] [...] is the seventh instalment in my eight week course on non-fiction writing. Last week we looked at how to write a feature article for magazines; this week we will be [...]

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