Word's Worth: A Handbook on Writing & Selling Nonfiction

By Terri Brooks

Book Overview

A guide to writing feature articles, with brief examples from some of the best writers of this century. It analyzes the essential components of the feature story, shows writers how to sharpen their eye for stories and provides professional hints, checklists, rules, reminders and exercises.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312035810
• ISBN13: 9780312035815
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Saint Martin's Press
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Great aid for writing creative nonfiction!

This book is a welcome re-issue of an earlier edition. Word's Worth offers easy, yet comprehensive guidelines and exercises for improving your writing skills. The material is illustrated with examples from contemporary journalistic writings and the exercises help you hone your skills.