International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
International Federation of Journalists
International Freedom of Expression Exhange (IFEX)
Media Associates International
Media Diversity Institute
To order these publications, contact ICFJ directly or order online icfj.org/publications.html
International Center for Journalists
1616 H Street, NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006 USA
Tel:(+1) 202/737-3700; Fax: (+1) 202/737-0530
Email:kim@icfj.org
NEWSLETTER
The International Journalist is a free newsletter published three times a year with firsthand accounts from media professionals on the conditions facing journalists around the world, letters from Knight International Press Fellows in the field, reports on media training worldwide, and the latest news on the Center’s programs and activities. Free
PUBLICATIONS
A Brief Profile of the American Press—U.S. Journalism and the Media
A basic overview of the American print media system in a concise, readable format. Provides a general orientation on how the press works in the United States as a business, a public trust, and an unregulated cornerstone of the American society. English (Item#1015), French(Item#2015), Russian (Item#6015); $7.50 each
Dig Deep & Aim High: A Training Model for Teaching Investigative Reporting
A practical outline for trainers to encourage investigative reporting in developing countries. Class exercises are designed to encourage reporters to use new approaches on stories of their own choosing, to dig deeper and aim higher. English; $10.00; Item #1030
Ten Steps to Investigative Reporting
A companion to the trainers' manual "Dig Deep & Aim High," "Ten Steps to Investigative Reporting" is a manual for seminar participants. It recognizes the unique obstacles faced by reporters in developing countries, but sends the message that there are no short cuts to ambitious reporting in any country. English; $8.00; Item#1031
Free & Fair: A Journalist's Guide to Improved Election Reporting in Emerging Democracies
ICFJ offers journalists guidelines for serving the public well by providing accurate, balanced and thorough election coverage. "Free & Fair" points out common abuses of the election process; offers a sample checklist of elements that make up a free and fair election; provides suggestions for establishing and protecting credibility; encourages election coverage that focuses on issues, facts, citizens' priorities and concerns, and solutions; offers suggestions for increasing cooperation among competing news organizations; and contains a glossary of voting terminology and list of additional election reporting resources. English; $10.00; Item#1020
Environmental Source Book for Journalists
A cross-indexed listing of environmental experts who have been sources of informed opinion, insight, and background information to reporters covering news stories with an environmental angle in the United States and abroad. English; $7.50; Item#1011
A Guide to International Journalism Fellowships
English; 1 copy free upon request, 2 or more copies $1.00 each; Item#1005
ICFJ Media Tips Collection (In Russian Only)
Selected ICFJ Newsletter "Tip Sheets."
• Tip Sheet No. 2: Reporting: Some Tricks of the Trade
• Tip Sheet No. 4: Accuracy: Guarding Against Errors
• Tip Sheet No. 5: Covering Environmental News
• Tip Sheet No. 6: Improving Business and Economic Stories
• Tip Sheet No. 7: Newsroom Training Programs
• Tip Sheet No. 11: Making and Maintaining the Staff (Newsroom management)
Russian; $7.50; Item#6021
Newspaper Management Manual (In Russian Only)
A comprehensive "how-to" text for small newspaper managers. Russian; $7.50; Item# 6068
Ten Practical Tips for Business and Economic Reporting in Developing Economies
A handbook for journalists on covering the financial world. The book draws on actual examples from business reporting in the developing world. Includes tips for clearer writing, more interesting coverage, improving accuracy and gathering information. Includes glossary of common technical terms. Arabic (Item#1590), English (Item#1090), French (Item#2090), Mongolian (Item#3090), Portuguese (Item#4090), Russian (Item#6090), Spanish (Item#7090), Serbian (Item#9090); $7.50 each.
Ten Practical Tips for Environmental Reporting
A handbook on covering environmental issues for working journalists. Uses examples of environmental reporting in the developing world and is intended to be a guide for reporters new to the environmental beat and a refresher for veterans. Includes tips on reporting science, presenting information clearly and concisely, making stories relevant to readers and viewers, developing and maintaining sources and looking for hidden interests. English (Item#1091), Arabic (Item#1591), Polish (Item#2591), Portuguese (Item#4091), Hungarian (Item#5091), Spanish (Item#7091); $8.25 each
Training Foreign Journalists: A Manual
A simple, step-by-step guide for media trainers by former ICFJ president George Krimsky with contributions from other professional media trainers. English, $7.50; Item#1092
VIDEOS
Journalism Ethics: The New Debate
This hour-long video and accompanying handbook explore ethical decision-making in the media, using case studies drawn from news organizations and journalists throughout Latin America. The video addresses: freedom and responsibility, exploring the balance that is required between freedom of the press and professional responsibilities; accuracy and fairness, highlighting the fundamental need for accuracy, balance and fairness in news reporting; independence, examining the competing influences that reporters and news organizations face from owners, advertisers and political officials. The handbook contains background material on the case studies examined in the video; additional case studies and exercises; key resources essential to in-depth discussion of ethical dilemmas; and a bibliography of printed and online resources on this topic. NTSC VHS English (Item#1040), NTSC VHS Spanish (Item#7040), NTSC VHS Portuguese (Item#4040); $100.00. Price includes one copy of the handbook. Additional copies of the handbook may be purchased: English (Item#1041), Spanish (Item#7041), Portuguese (Item#4041); $7.50 each.
A Brief History of the American Press
From its roots in colonial America to the advent of the computer technology and cable television, this concise 20-minute color video traces the history of the American media and the major forces that shaped the character of journalism in the United States. The presentation highlights some of the key dates in the development of the press, major policy debates, the personalities who influenced the media business, and the relationship between the United States government and the American news business. NTSC VHS English (Item#1050), PAL VHS English (Item#1051), SECAM VHS English (Item#1052); $30.00. Price includes one script in language of choice. See the following.
Script: A Brief History of the American Press:English (Item#1053), French (Item#2053), Japanese (Item#8053), Russian (Item#6053); $7.50 each
Getting the Story: The Basics of Professional Journalism, Reporting, Writing, and Editing
A training film designed to provide an overview of the basic tools of the newspaper journalist. The 40-minute film demonstrates "how it's done" from assignment through the actual editing of a news story that will appear in a newspaper. The video makes generous use of graphics and hands-on exercises. An accompanying workbook and facilitator's guide reinforce the visual lessons of the film. NTSC VHS English (Item#1070), PAL VHS English (Item#1071), SECAM VHS English (Item#1072), SECAM VHS French (Item#2070), NTSC VHS Russian (Item#6070), PAL VHS Russian (Item#6071), SECAM VHS Russian (Item# 6072); $35.00 each. Price includes one instructor's guide and one workbook. Please specify language. See the following:
Facilitator's Guide—Getting the Story: The Basics of Professional Journalism, Reporting, Writing, and Editing.
Workbook—Getting the Story: The Basics of Professional Journalism, Reporting, Writing, and Editing.
International Center for Journalists
1616 H Street, NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006 USA
Tel:(+1) 202/737-3700; Fax: (+1) 202/737-0530
Email:kim@icfj.org
NEWSLETTER
The International Journalist is a free newsletter published three times a year with firsthand accounts from media professionals on the conditions facing journalists around the world, letters from Knight International Press Fellows in the field, reports on media training worldwide, and the latest news on the Center’s programs and activities. Free
PUBLICATIONS
A Brief Profile of the American Press—U.S. Journalism and the Media
A basic overview of the American print media system in a concise, readable format. Provides a general orientation on how the press works in the United States as a business, a public trust, and an unregulated cornerstone of the American society. English (Item#1015), French(Item#2015), Russian (Item#6015); $7.50 each
Dig Deep & Aim High: A Training Model for Teaching Investigative Reporting
A practical outline for trainers to encourage investigative reporting in developing countries. Class exercises are designed to encourage reporters to use new approaches on stories of their own choosing, to dig deeper and aim higher. English; $10.00; Item #1030
Ten Steps to Investigative Reporting
A companion to the trainers' manual "Dig Deep & Aim High," "Ten Steps to Investigative Reporting" is a manual for seminar participants. It recognizes the unique obstacles faced by reporters in developing countries, but sends the message that there are no short cuts to ambitious reporting in any country. English; $8.00; Item#1031
Free & Fair: A Journalist's Guide to Improved Election Reporting in Emerging Democracies
ICFJ offers journalists guidelines for serving the public well by providing accurate, balanced and thorough election coverage. "Free & Fair" points out common abuses of the election process; offers a sample checklist of elements that make up a free and fair election; provides suggestions for establishing and protecting credibility; encourages election coverage that focuses on issues, facts, citizens' priorities and concerns, and solutions; offers suggestions for increasing cooperation among competing news organizations; and contains a glossary of voting terminology and list of additional election reporting resources. English; $10.00; Item#1020
Environmental Source Book for Journalists
A cross-indexed listing of environmental experts who have been sources of informed opinion, insight, and background information to reporters covering news stories with an environmental angle in the United States and abroad. English; $7.50; Item#1011
A Guide to International Journalism Fellowships
English; 1 copy free upon request, 2 or more copies $1.00 each; Item#1005
ICFJ Media Tips Collection (In Russian Only)
Selected ICFJ Newsletter "Tip Sheets."
• Tip Sheet No. 2: Reporting: Some Tricks of the Trade
• Tip Sheet No. 4: Accuracy: Guarding Against Errors
• Tip Sheet No. 5: Covering Environmental News
• Tip Sheet No. 6: Improving Business and Economic Stories
• Tip Sheet No. 7: Newsroom Training Programs
• Tip Sheet No. 11: Making and Maintaining the Staff (Newsroom management)
Russian; $7.50; Item#6021
Newspaper Management Manual (In Russian Only)
A comprehensive "how-to" text for small newspaper managers. Russian; $7.50; Item# 6068
Ten Practical Tips for Business and Economic Reporting in Developing Economies
A handbook for journalists on covering the financial world. The book draws on actual examples from business reporting in the developing world. Includes tips for clearer writing, more interesting coverage, improving accuracy and gathering information. Includes glossary of common technical terms. Arabic (Item#1590), English (Item#1090), French (Item#2090), Mongolian (Item#3090), Portuguese (Item#4090), Russian (Item#6090), Spanish (Item#7090), Serbian (Item#9090); $7.50 each.
Ten Practical Tips for Environmental Reporting
A handbook on covering environmental issues for working journalists. Uses examples of environmental reporting in the developing world and is intended to be a guide for reporters new to the environmental beat and a refresher for veterans. Includes tips on reporting science, presenting information clearly and concisely, making stories relevant to readers and viewers, developing and maintaining sources and looking for hidden interests. English (Item#1091), Arabic (Item#1591), Polish (Item#2591), Portuguese (Item#4091), Hungarian (Item#5091), Spanish (Item#7091); $8.25 each
A simple, step-by-step guide for media trainers by former ICFJ president George Krimsky with contributions from other professional media trainers. English, $7.50; Item#1092
VIDEOS
Journalism Ethics: The New Debate
This hour-long video and accompanying handbook explore ethical decision-making in the media, using case studies drawn from news organizations and journalists throughout Latin America. The video addresses: freedom and responsibility, exploring the balance that is required between freedom of the press and professional responsibilities; accuracy and fairness, highlighting the fundamental need for accuracy, balance and fairness in news reporting; independence, examining the competing influences that reporters and news organizations face from owners, advertisers and political officials. The handbook contains background material on the case studies examined in the video; additional case studies and exercises; key resources essential to in-depth discussion of ethical dilemmas; and a bibliography of printed and online resources on this topic. NTSC VHS English (Item#1040), NTSC VHS Spanish (Item#7040), NTSC VHS Portuguese (Item#4040); $100.00. Price includes one copy of the handbook. Additional copies of the handbook may be purchased: English (Item#1041), Spanish (Item#7041), Portuguese (Item#4041); $7.50 each.
A Brief History of the American Press
From its roots in colonial America to the advent of the computer technology and cable television, this concise 20-minute color video traces the history of the American media and the major forces that shaped the character of journalism in the United States. The presentation highlights some of the key dates in the development of the press, major policy debates, the personalities who influenced the media business, and the relationship between the United States government and the American news business. NTSC VHS English (Item#1050), PAL VHS English (Item#1051), SECAM VHS English (Item#1052); $30.00. Price includes one script in language of choice. See the following.
Script: A Brief History of the American Press:English (Item#1053), French (Item#2053), Japanese (Item#8053), Russian (Item#6053); $7.50 each
A training film designed to provide an overview of the basic tools of the newspaper journalist. The 40-minute film demonstrates "how it's done" from assignment through the actual editing of a news story that will appear in a newspaper. The video makes generous use of graphics and hands-on exercises. An accompanying workbook and facilitator's guide reinforce the visual lessons of the film. NTSC VHS English (Item#1070), PAL VHS English (Item#1071), SECAM VHS English (Item#1072), SECAM VHS French (Item#2070), NTSC VHS Russian (Item#6070), PAL VHS Russian (Item#6071), SECAM VHS Russian (Item# 6072); $35.00 each. Price includes one instructor's guide and one workbook. Please specify language. See the following:
Facilitator's Guide—Getting the Story: The Basics of Professional Journalism, Reporting, Writing, and Editing.
English (Item#1073), French (Item#2073); $7.50
Workbook—Getting the Story: The Basics of Professional Journalism, Reporting, Writing, and Editing.
English (Item#1074), French (Item#2074); $7.50
PUBLICATIONS
To order this publications, contact IFJ directly. Download it online at newssafety.com/safety/documents/Livenewsarabic.doc.
For a hard copy e-mail: sarah.dejong@newssafety.com.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released an Arabic-language version of Live News, a survival guide for journalists covering war and conflict. It includes chapters on preparation for covering combat situations, abductions and hostage taking, emergency medical aid, and post-traumatic stress. It also provides contacts for training and equipment agencies, and details of how media organizations can help.
Proceeds of all sales benefit the International News Safety Institute (INSI), of which IFJ is a member. English and Russian versions of the guide are at: newssafety.com/
To order this publications, contact IFJ directly. Download it online at newssafety.com/safety/documents/Livenewsarabic.doc.
For a hard copy e-mail: sarah.dejong@newssafety.com.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released an Arabic-language version of Live News, a survival guide for journalists covering war and conflict. It includes chapters on preparation for covering combat situations, abductions and hostage taking, emergency medical aid, and post-traumatic stress. It also provides contacts for training and equipment agencies, and details of how media organizations can help.
Proceeds of all sales benefit the International News Safety Institute (INSI), of which IFJ is a member. English and Russian versions of the guide are at: newssafety.com/
To download this publication in PDF format, visit the IFEX Web site at:
campaigns.ifex.org/en/resources.html
Campaigning for Free Expression: A Handbook for Advocates.
A new handbook for human rights activists around the world aims to deliver the tools for effectively organizing campaigns for freedom of expression and the press. The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) has published the manual, titled “Campaigning for Free Expression: A Handbook for Advocates.”
The 120-page manual offers case studies and other guidance on organizing campaigns, investigative missions, coalitions, legal defense, protest letters, and on using the Internet as a tool. IFEX says the book will be especially useful, since threats to journalists, Internet users and human rights activists are on the rise—increasing the urgency of awareness campaigns.
The manual is available in English, French, and Spanish. For more information about IFEX: ifex.org/en/content/view/full/263.
campaigns.ifex.org/en/resources.html
Campaigning for Free Expression: A Handbook for Advocates.
A new handbook for human rights activists around the world aims to deliver the tools for effectively organizing campaigns for freedom of expression and the press. The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) has published the manual, titled “Campaigning for Free Expression: A Handbook for Advocates.”
The 120-page manual offers case studies and other guidance on organizing campaigns, investigative missions, coalitions, legal defense, protest letters, and on using the Internet as a tool. IFEX says the book will be especially useful, since threats to journalists, Internet users and human rights activists are on the rise—increasing the urgency of awareness campaigns.
The manual is available in English, French, and Spanish. For more information about IFEX: ifex.org/en/content/view/full/263.
Investigative reporter discusses tips, tools and resources (video)
By Amparo Garcia, IJNet Video Producer
In two new IJNet videos, American investigative reporter Charles "Chuck" Lewis discusses the basics of investigative reporting.
Lewis is a national investigative reporter and the executive editor at the Investigative Reporting Workshop. Prior, he was a producer for ABC News and CBS News 60 Minutes and co-founder of the Center for Public Integrity. Lewis was named as "one of the 30 most notable investigative reporters in the U.S. since World War I" by the Encyclopedia of Journalism.
In the first, "Investigative Reporting Basics," he discusses how to find a story idea that is creative and that will be worth your time.
In Part 2, "Online Resources and Ideas for Finding Data and Reports," he explores where to find resources and reports that are crucial to your research before beginning to interview and write. Lewis offers Web sites that are helpful in finding national and international data and reports, as well as other investigative reporting tips.
In order to view these two videos click here: https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_materials/ijnet_video_investigative_reporter_discusses_tips_
tools_and_resources
-IJNet (www.ijnet.org); March 29, 2010
Magazine Training International
To order these publications, contact MTI directly.
Magazine Training Institute
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2249
USA
Download the online order form.
Or for more information contact us through e-mail.
MANUALS
Business of Magazine Publishing by Kent Wilson and Dave Wilson. Building the Christian magazine on a solid business foundation is the focus of the course on which this 77-page manual is based. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, Bulgarian and Korean. For more information, click here.
Training Magazine Writers by Susan Maycinik Nikaido and MTI. This 60-77 page manual comprises a writing course complete with teaching suggestions, exercises, and various resources related to writing and teaching writing. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. It is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian. For more information, click here.
Magazine Design by Gary Gnidovic and Greg Breeding. This manual is based on a course offered by the Magazine Training Institute and covers all aspects of magazine design, including: designing the cover, contents pages, features, departments and columns; using type, illustrations and photos effectively; and working with the editorial department. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Croatian. For more information, click here.
Editing the Magazine, a 125-page manual written by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former senior editor at Discipleship Journal, covers editorial planning, developing writers, selecting manuscripts, scheduling and production, conducting research, and other topics. The manual includes sample production and article planning charts, sample article assignment letters, and other forms which may be adapted for use. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, and Bulgarian. For more information, click here.
AUDIO
MP3 audio writing course
An eight-hour Training Writers audio course is available as an MP3-CD, with the accompanying manual either in the print version or on the CD with the MP3. The audio set is available only in English. The manual is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian. For more information click here.
DVD
DVD Business of Magazine Publishing course
Hundreds of Christian publishers from dozens of countries have attended the Business of Magazine Publishing course. Soon the course will be available as an eight-DVD course on Managing the Magazine With Confidence and Skill (The Business of Magazine Publishing). Recorded in Los Angeles in 2007 before a multi-cultural audience, it is taught by Kent Wilson, then publisher of NavPress, and Tim Gilmour, executive vice-president of Group Publishing, Inc. It is taught in English and will be available with subtitles in Russian, Chinese, and Spanish. For more information click here.
Magazine Training Institute
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2249
USA
Download the online order form.
Or for more information contact us through e-mail.
MANUALS
Business of Magazine Publishing by Kent Wilson and Dave Wilson. Building the Christian magazine on a solid business foundation is the focus of the course on which this 77-page manual is based. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, Bulgarian and Korean. For more information, click here.
Training Magazine Writers by Susan Maycinik Nikaido and MTI. This 60-77 page manual comprises a writing course complete with teaching suggestions, exercises, and various resources related to writing and teaching writing. The manual is in outline format and is designed to be used in conjunction with a course. It is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian. For more information, click here.
Magazine Design by Gary Gnidovic and Greg Breeding. This manual is based on a course offered by the Magazine Training Institute and covers all aspects of magazine design, including: designing the cover, contents pages, features, departments and columns; using type, illustrations and photos effectively; and working with the editorial department. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Croatian. For more information, click here.
Editing the Magazine, a 125-page manual written by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former senior editor at Discipleship Journal, covers editorial planning, developing writers, selecting manuscripts, scheduling and production, conducting research, and other topics. The manual includes sample production and article planning charts, sample article assignment letters, and other forms which may be adapted for use. It is available in English, Russian, Romanian, and Bulgarian. For more information, click here.
AUDIO
MP3 audio writing course
An eight-hour Training Writers audio course is available as an MP3-CD, with the accompanying manual either in the print version or on the CD with the MP3. The audio set is available only in English. The manual is available in English, Russian, Polish, and Romanian. For more information click here.
DVD
DVD Business of Magazine Publishing course
Hundreds of Christian publishers from dozens of countries have attended the Business of Magazine Publishing course. Soon the course will be available as an eight-DVD course on Managing the Magazine With Confidence and Skill (The Business of Magazine Publishing). Recorded in Los Angeles in 2007 before a multi-cultural audience, it is taught by Kent Wilson, then publisher of NavPress, and Tim Gilmour, executive vice-president of Group Publishing, Inc. It is taught in English and will be available with subtitles in Russian, Chinese, and Spanish. For more information click here.
To order these publications, contact MAI directly.
Media Associates International (MAI)
351 S. Main Place, Ste. 230
Carol Stream, IL 60188-2455 USA
Tel.: (+1) 630/260-9063; Fax: (+1) 630/260-9265
E-mail: MaiLITTWORLD@sbcglobal.net
For more information: littworld.org/books.htm
BOOKS
An Unfading Vision by Edward England is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in equipping and encouraging Christian publishers, editors, and writers. But even if you are not engaged in publishing, you will find it a fascinating read. You will sense afresh the power of words, even in this information-saturated world. 1998, 184pp, paperback, $5.00/£2.50
Getting Your Message Across by James F. Engel. Dr. Engel applies the principles of communication theory to provocative questions such as: What is successful evangelism? Does this mean people will always respond to altar calls to receive Jesus Christ? Book available in English, French, Chinese, Tagalog, and Korean. 1988, 150pp, paperback, $5.00/£2.50
How to Write Missionary Letters by Alvera Mickelsen. This newly-updated edition gives "how to" guidance to help you write prayer letters that will be read. It includes sample letters and tells how to use the computer for more attractive results. 2007, 62 pp, paperback, $7.00/£3.50
La Aventura de Escribir, Adriana Powell, ed. Fourteen Latin writers with a passion for books tell of their own writing experiences. Available in Spanish only. 2003, 229 pp., paperback, $10.00/£5.00
La Aventura de Publicar, Keila Ochoa, ed. This books gives practical advice to beginning writers wanting to get published. Available in Spanish only. 2006, 143 pp., paperback, $8.00/£4.00
Servant of Words: A Tribute to James I. Johnson, Mentor to Writers and Communicators. Here are moving personal accounts about author and novelist Jim Johnson and his extraordinary impact on lives. Jim Johnson directed Evangelical Literature Overseas (ELO) for many years and was a founding director of MAI. 1992, 220pp, quality paperback, $5.00/£2.50, incl. shipping.
THE "EXPAND YOUR LITT-WORLD" SERIES
These self-study booklets, which supplement the person-to-person training that MAI provides, will help you learn on your own to sharpen skills.
The Christian Publisher: Strong in the Storm by Ramon Rocha III. Ramon Rocha III left a successful self-started business to become publisher of OMF Literature Inc. in the Philippines. Ramon recounts his journey into Christian publishing, and he gives valuable counsel on how to be an effective publisher even in adverse circumstances. 2002, 20 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Editorial Vision and Strategy: How to Write a Mission Statement and Make it Work by Ron Wilson. This 20-page booklet is packed with useful information for those beginning a publishing venture or those rethinking their vision and strategy. Ron was director of the Evangelical Press Association for 10 years and has written five books. For two years he served as MAI's senior editor/trainer. 2003, 20pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Effective Story Writing by Pat Alexander. This booklet contains principles of story writing and how to use them effectively. You'll want to take advantage of Pat's expertise and wisdom for writing stories. Pat was the co-founder of Lion Publishing in the UK and served many years as Lion's editorial director. 2003, 32 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Servanthood and the Christian Editor by Judith Markham. Judith Markham shows how the effective editor serves four masters: the publisher, the reader, the writer, and the Lord. Judith is a highly respected editor with more than 40 years experience. 2003, 16 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Writing for Children: Ideas and techniques to produce stories that children will love by Pat Alexander and Larry Brook. This booklet paints the broad picture of writing for children in part one. In part two, Larry Brook provides practical "mapping" techniques to assist you in plot development. 2003, 76pp, paperbook, $5.00/£2.50
POSTAGE AND HANDLING
US orders—add $1.50 for the first book and 50¢ for each five additional books.
International orders—add $2.50 for the first book and $1.00 for each five additional books.
Media Associates International (MAI)
351 S. Main Place, Ste. 230
Carol Stream, IL 60188-2455 USA
Tel.: (+1) 630/260-9063; Fax: (+1) 630/260-9265
E-mail: MaiLITTWORLD@sbcglobal.net
For more information: littworld.org/books.htm
BOOKS
An Unfading Vision by Edward England is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in equipping and encouraging Christian publishers, editors, and writers. But even if you are not engaged in publishing, you will find it a fascinating read. You will sense afresh the power of words, even in this information-saturated world. 1998, 184pp, paperback, $5.00/£2.50
Getting Your Message Across by James F. Engel. Dr. Engel applies the principles of communication theory to provocative questions such as: What is successful evangelism? Does this mean people will always respond to altar calls to receive Jesus Christ? Book available in English, French, Chinese, Tagalog, and Korean. 1988, 150pp, paperback, $5.00/£2.50
How to Write Missionary Letters by Alvera Mickelsen. This newly-updated edition gives "how to" guidance to help you write prayer letters that will be read. It includes sample letters and tells how to use the computer for more attractive results. 2007, 62 pp, paperback, $7.00/£3.50
La Aventura de Escribir, Adriana Powell, ed. Fourteen Latin writers with a passion for books tell of their own writing experiences. Available in Spanish only. 2003, 229 pp., paperback, $10.00/£5.00
La Aventura de Publicar, Keila Ochoa, ed. This books gives practical advice to beginning writers wanting to get published. Available in Spanish only. 2006, 143 pp., paperback, $8.00/£4.00
Servant of Words: A Tribute to James I. Johnson, Mentor to Writers and Communicators. Here are moving personal accounts about author and novelist Jim Johnson and his extraordinary impact on lives. Jim Johnson directed Evangelical Literature Overseas (ELO) for many years and was a founding director of MAI. 1992, 220pp, quality paperback, $5.00/£2.50, incl. shipping.
THE "EXPAND YOUR LITT-WORLD" SERIES
These self-study booklets, which supplement the person-to-person training that MAI provides, will help you learn on your own to sharpen skills.
The Christian Publisher: Strong in the Storm by Ramon Rocha III. Ramon Rocha III left a successful self-started business to become publisher of OMF Literature Inc. in the Philippines. Ramon recounts his journey into Christian publishing, and he gives valuable counsel on how to be an effective publisher even in adverse circumstances. 2002, 20 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Editorial Vision and Strategy: How to Write a Mission Statement and Make it Work by Ron Wilson. This 20-page booklet is packed with useful information for those beginning a publishing venture or those rethinking their vision and strategy. Ron was director of the Evangelical Press Association for 10 years and has written five books. For two years he served as MAI's senior editor/trainer. 2003, 20pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Effective Story Writing by Pat Alexander. This booklet contains principles of story writing and how to use them effectively. You'll want to take advantage of Pat's expertise and wisdom for writing stories. Pat was the co-founder of Lion Publishing in the UK and served many years as Lion's editorial director. 2003, 32 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Servanthood and the Christian Editor by Judith Markham. Judith Markham shows how the effective editor serves four masters: the publisher, the reader, the writer, and the Lord. Judith is a highly respected editor with more than 40 years experience. 2003, 16 pp, paperback, $2.50/£1.30
Writing for Children: Ideas and techniques to produce stories that children will love by Pat Alexander and Larry Brook. This booklet paints the broad picture of writing for children in part one. In part two, Larry Brook provides practical "mapping" techniques to assist you in plot development. 2003, 76pp, paperbook, $5.00/£2.50
POSTAGE AND HANDLING
US orders—add $1.50 for the first book and 50¢ for each five additional books.
International orders—add $2.50 for the first book and $1.00 for each five additional books.
To download this publication, go to the MDI Web site at: media-diversity.org/resource%20categories/diversity%20manuals.htm
Reporting Diversity Manual is the Media Diversity Institute guide to diversity reporting. The manual includes sections on ethnicity, religion, gender, people with disabilities, socially disadvantaged groups, elderly people, refugees, sexual orientation, political dissidents, and photographs/images. Each section contains reporting tips and detailed analysis of actual articles (taken from newspapers from South East Europe, Western Europe, and the US). Training modules are also included. For a copy of the manual in PDF format, visit the MDI Web site at: www.media-diversity.org. Published by MDI,2002. (Also available in Albanian and Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian.)
Reporting Diversity Manual is the Media Diversity Institute guide to diversity reporting. The manual includes sections on ethnicity, religion, gender, people with disabilities, socially disadvantaged groups, elderly people, refugees, sexual orientation, political dissidents, and photographs/images. Each section contains reporting tips and detailed analysis of actual articles (taken from newspapers from South East Europe, Western Europe, and the US). Training modules are also included. For a copy of the manual in PDF format, visit the MDI Web site at: www.media-diversity.org. Published by MDI,2002. (Also available in Albanian and Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian.)