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TITLE: The Writer Magazine
["Essential for writers since 1887" -- See FULL contents below!]
ISSUE DATE: MAY 2003; VOLUME 116 NUMBER 5
CONDITION: Standard sized magazine, Approx 8oe" X 11". COMPLETE and in clean, VERY GOOD condition. (See photo)

IN THIS ISSUE:
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Sylvia K. Burack remembered A tribute to the late longtime editor and owner of The Writer. BY JAMES CROSS GIBLIN.

From passion to publication [Breakthrough] For the author of an offbeat collection of stories, a chance meeting helped lead to publication. BY EUGENE H. BALES.

When winners are losers [Net//working] Pursuing a writing prize is no reason to get taken. What you need to know about online contests. BY MOIRA ALLEN.

Master of intrigue Spy novelist Alan Furst tells how he meticulously builds atmosphere and brings history to life. BY ELFRIEDA ABBE.

SPECIAL ISSUE Get started 10 great places for salable article ideas Some places you may have never thought of for story ideas may be right in front of your face. It might pay to keep your ears open, too. BY DOUG McPHERSON.

Outlining: Why I love it ... Should you outline your novel in advance—or throw caution and planning to the wind? Here are two fresh takes on an old question. In the first, a successful suspense writer outlines what he sees as the many virtues of outlining. BY C.J. BOX.

... Why I don't do it Taking the other side, another accomplished writer suggests you can create exciting fiction when you start out blindly and take an uncharted path wherever it leads. BY LARRY TRITTEN.

The life of a magazine story: A case study A veteran freelancer's closeup look at the creation of one of her magazine articles from idea to publication underscores the need for endurance and persistence. BY KELLY JAMES-ENGER.

Keep going Staying inspired for the long distance A longtime writer-mentor offers some lessons learned about staying the course over the long haul. BY CATHLEEN ROUNTREE.

Get published Know your audience Even before you query, you should know some important facts about your audience. BY LYNN ALFINO.

Publicity on the cheap Bottom line] The desire to get publicity usually far outpaces its budget. But there are some low- or no-cost ways to make up for it. BY KIM CAMPBELL.

A manuscript checklist Ever wish you had a standing list of potential errors to check your manuscript against? Try this one. BY BEVERLY LAUDERDALE.

HOW I WRITE Don't expect many straight answers in our interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and novelist DAVE BARRY.

MARKETS:.
News, contests and events.
What are editors looking for? [Update] Four top magazine editors offer tips on what kinds of articles they're seeking, how to break into their publications, and more. BY MARY LYNN.
Wanted: Outsiders [Market focus] You don't necessarily need to live in a particular region to write for its locally oriented publications. Here's why. BY ISABEL VIANA.
Market listings This month, information about general, literary and children's periodicals, as well as book publishers and markets for plays.

DEPARTMENTS:
Miscellany How Ha Jin found beauty in the English language, plus Jonathan Kellerman on not using writing as a catharsis, and other literary notes.
Dear Writer When you sell your work to a magazine or book publisher, just what rights are transferred? A briefing from guest expert Tad Crawford.
WriteStuff Reviews of Getting into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors by Brandilyn Collins, and Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing by Judy Reeves.


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