Book on getting published to be released in late
May
BUIES
CREEK, N.C.-Getting into print. That’s the goal of a new book by Campbell
University’s Michael Ray Smith.
"FeatureWriting.Net" will be released this month by
Epistelogic publishing, Bloomington, Ill.
“This book is for all those new writers who desire to
break into the feature writing market, but need practical ideas on executing a
plan,” said Smith, chair of Campbell’s Department of Mass Communication. “It’s
meant to help the new freelance writer and the student who wants to snag a
byline in a newspaper, magazine or online.”
Amazon.Com describes the book this way: "Featurewriting.Net"
guides writers from the origin of the idea to suggestions for sources in the
Internet age to strategies on developing the article. Nearly 100 specific ideas
for timeless feature articles are included. New writers and experienced ones
will find this book light-hearted and filled with suggestions to help them snag
a feature article assignment. It guides them through the basics of good writing
and finding how to make the article sing. Additionally, writers will be coached
on how to use the Internet to gather feature-oriented information. This book
does not assume an established level of writing expertise, but takes the novice
from square one through the creation of successful finished products. Examples
of feature writing are included in each chapter and students are directed to
analyze, critique, and model their own writing on these examples.”
Smith is an award-winning writer, photojournalist,
academic and conference speaker. "FeatureWriting.Net" is his fourth book.
As a journalist, Michael spent a decade in newsrooms as
a reporter and editor and penned more than 3,000 articles for publications such
as The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Baltimore Sun and The Philadelphia
Inquirer. In 2001-2002, his students recognized him as Favorite Professor of the
Year for the college.
Michael and Barbara Smith have two daughters, Shannon,
a public relations counselor, and Taylor, 13, recently recognized as one of the
young authors in North Carolina.
In addition to Amazon.com, "FeatureWriting.Net" will be
available at Campbell’s bookstore.
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