Media : Writing and Language Arts

Investigating how changes to the world's media have affected, and been affected by, language this book explores a wide range of topics looking at the important and wide-ranging implications of these changes on the world - and our world-view. more...

Price: $39.95

Sign the contract…then write the book. The good news is that almost every nonfiction book published is sold by a proposal. In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, you will learn exactly what a proposal is, what it must contain, and how to pull yours together into an informative, persuasive selling package. Already a favorite for thousands of aspiring writers, this book has been revised and updated by Elizabeth Lyon to feature nearly two dozen actual proposals, plus:. · Choosing a topic based on current trends and competing titles. · Drafting the perfect concept statement—daring agents and editors to reject you. · Defining and targeting your readership—then connecting with them. · Preparing a table of contents and chapter summaries. · Submitting exciting and well-written sample chapters. · Writing query letters. · Devising a marketing plan that will excite agents and publishers. · Examples of a publication consent agreement and an author/agent agreement. · Resource information on market guides, literary agents, writers and editors reference books and more. Elizabeth Lyon shares more than twenty years of publishing experience with this guide and makes the often overwhelming task of writing a nonfiction book proposal clear, manageable, and successful. more...

Price: $15.95

The ideal guide both for newcomers to the public relations industry and working professionals who want a handy reference work, this easy-to-follow introduction to the basic principles of PR will also help small and developing businesses and a variety of voluntary and other organizations needing advice. The book provides a survey of the main areas of work involved, including: ethics and the law; working with publishers; making videos, exhibitions, conferences and events; sponsorship; crisis management; new developments in technology. more...

Price: $9.35

This book is the only resource writers need for all of their questions on how to: brainstorm creative article ideas; find the right magazine for their work; and keep editors coming back for more! more...

Price: $16.99

Introduces the reader to the essentials of good writing, using many examples of previously published work, such as stories and reviews from daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, periodicals and specialist trade journals. more...

Price: $29.95