| The Magazine Article: How to Think It, Plan It, Write It |  | Author: Peter P. Jacobi
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0253211115
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.02
EAN: 9780253211118
ASIN: 0253211115
Publication Date: February 1, 1997
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"... this is surely one of the more thoughtful books on magazine journalism. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal "An excellent how-to, guaranteed to satisfy requests from would-be authors." -- Booklist "... provides writers with hundreds of ideas to help stimulate their creative approach to magazine article writing." -- WRITERS' Journal "All kinds of writers will want to keep this volume on their handiest reference shelf." -- Arts Indiana "For any aspiring magazine writer, or even a practiced one, this book is a treasury of inspiration and solid, eye-opening instruction." -- Herald-Times "More than just another writer's guide to marketing an article, or coming up with salable ideas, [the book] is actually an idea promoter in that it illustrates the basic principles of good magazine article writing, uses examples from well-known publications, and offers strategies for leading into an involving piece." -- The Midwest Book Review In this indispensable text, veteran journalist Peter Jacobi offers students hundreds of ideas to help them become more creative in their approach to thinking, planning, and writing magazine articles. Packed with useful advice and top-notch examples, this book takes a practical, hands-on approach to help beginning writers turn everyday subjects into compelling features.
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 Essential reading for the aspiring or established writer September 3, 1997
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Magazine writing is a breed different from any other journalistic style. Peter Jacobi's book explains and inspires, in plain English, how to captivate readers, remain focused, and appeal to an audience. As important a reference as Elements of Style
A Great Resource! May 5, 1999
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
This book is probably the most focused, practical book on the market. Full of ways to find writing ideas, organize them, and get them down on paper in a captivating way. For anyone searching for a resource written just for writers, you'll find it here. Great book, Peter!
Exceptionally insightful December 1, 2008
Michael R. Evans
I teach magazine journalism at the college level, and I find Peter Jacobi's book to be the best available for helping students understand the important aspects of this often challenging form of expression. Jacobi offers insightful and interesting examples, he connects with readers in an engaging way, and he walks readers through the process from idea to final polish. I have considered nearly every magazine-writing book out there and I recommend this one very highly.
 Peter Jacobi knows his stuff! February 20, 2002
Darryl Darwent (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'm halfway through this book and already have found ways to improve my writing. Copious examples that detail the text. I particulairly found the topic of story structure interesting - something which I had no previous knowledge.
 What a disappointment! May 29, 2001
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
This book was totally the opposite of what I was expecting - namely, practical down-to-earth steps in preparing a magazine article. Instead, it was filled with samples that could be called "motivational" but not the practical tips I seeking. I found the "Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing" by Jean Frederette to be much more of the nuts and bolts that I was looking for. Perhaps a more experienced writer would appreciate the powerful examples in this book; however, as a novice I need to know more tecnique than theory. My book will be shoved to the back of the bookcase for now.
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