Writing Effective Magazine Articles
This 60- 85-page manual comprises a writing course complete with teaching suggestions, exercises, and a variety of resources related to writing and teaching writing. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. An audio version of the course is available in MP3 format on a CD disk. The course was developed by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former senior editor, Discipleship Journal, with Magazine Training International.
This 60- 85-page manual comprises a writing course complete with teaching suggestions, exercises, and a variety of resources related to writing and teaching writing. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. An audio version of the course is available in MP3 format on a CD disk. The course was developed by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former senior editor, Discipleship Journal, with Magazine Training International.
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.
Languages
The training writers manual is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian.
The audio set
The eight-hour Training Writers audio course is available as an MP3-CD with accompanying manual on the CD with the MP3. The audio set is available only in English. The manual is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian.
To order
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Downloads
You may view or download a copy of the training writers manual in the languages listed below. You have permission to print one copy for personal use. A $2.00 per copy fee is required if you would like to print additional copies for use in a seminar or for any other reason. Please contact MTI for payment information. Copies may not be sold for profit.
You must have Acrobat Reader to open these PDFs. Click the title below to view the manual:
Romanian edition
Russian edition
Polish edition
Downloads
You may view or download a copy of the training writers manual in the languages listed below. You have permission to print one copy for personal use. A $2.00 per copy fee is required if you would like to print additional copies for use in a seminar or for any other reason. Please contact MTI for payment information. Copies may not be sold for profit.
You must have Acrobat Reader to open these PDFs. Click the title below to view the manual:
Romanian edition
Russian edition
Polish edition
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.