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Writing Effective Magazine Articles : Training Writers An MP3 course Course presented by: Sharon Mumper |
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Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches (13.3 x 19 cm) Format: 8-hour MP3 audio CD in CD jacket |
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Additional material: CD includes manual in PDF format. Manuals varying in length from 68 to 98 pages are available in English, Russian, Romanian, Polish, or French languages. |
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Language of audio recording: English |
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Manual Language and Price:
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Training Writers MP3
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| English: US $39.99 | |
| Russian: US $39.99 | |
| Romanian: US $39.99 | |
| Polish: US $39.99 | |
| French: US $39.99 | |
Overview
Hundreds of magazine writers from dozens of countries have taken this
course in Europe or Asia. Now, the entire program is available as a lively, information-packed
eight-hour MP3 course. The course is accompanied by a manual included
on the CD with additional material, including teaching tips, exercises,
and other resources.
Author and Instructor
The writing course was developed by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former
editor, Discipleship Journal, in cooperation with Magazine Training
International (MTI). It is taught by Sharon Mumper, MTI president.
Topics
What is
a Christian
writer?
An examination of the qualities that distinguish the Christian writer.
An examination of the qualities that distinguish the Christian writer.
Principles of communication
How communication works; barriers to communication.
How communication works; barriers to communication.
How to
find and
refine great
article ideas
Where to look for good ideas; how to sift out the best ones.
Where to look for good ideas; how to sift out the best ones.
How to gather information and do research
Great articles are based on great research. Here's how to do it.
Great articles are based on great research. Here's how to do it.
How to conduct interviews
Methods and tips for effective interviews which yield good articles.
Methods and tips for effective interviews which yield good articles.
How to organize your article
Logical flow; use of transition.
Logical flow; use of transition.
Keys to powerful writing
Tips to make your writing fresher, more interesting, and alive.
Tips to make your writing fresher, more interesting, and alive.
How to write compelling leads and memorable conclusions
Ideas for leads that draw readers into the article and conclusions that reinforce the impact of your article.
Ideas for leads that draw readers into the article and conclusions that reinforce the impact of your article.
Handling Christian topics
How to write on Christian topics. Avoid pitfalls; make your case compellingly and graciously.
How to write on Christian topics. Avoid pitfalls; make your case compellingly and graciously.
Editing your own writing.
Here's what to watch for and how to make your writing even better.
Here's what to watch for and how to make your writing even better.
Understanding and writing the common types of articles:
Essay/opinion articles; personality profiles; feature articles; personal experience/testimonies; how-to articles; Scripture teaching articles; news feature/news analysis articles; news stories.
Essay/opinion articles; personality profiles; feature articles; personal experience/testimonies; how-to articles; Scripture teaching articles; news feature/news analysis articles; news stories.
Discount
| A discount is available for staff members of Christian magazines in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and the Two-Thirds World. To inquire about the discount, click here to contact MTI. |