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Writing Effective Magazine Articles

An MP3 course

Course presented by: Sharon Mumper
  Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches (13.33 x 19 cm)
Format: 8-hour MP3 audio CD in CD jacket
Additional material: CD includes manual in
PDF format. Manual available in a 100-page English, Russian, Romanian or Polish language edition.
Language (of audio recording) and price (US$): English 39.00

Manual Language and Price:
Training Writer's MP3
English: US $39.99
Russian: US $39.99
Romanian: US $39.99
Polish: US $39.99

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Overview
Hundreds of magazine writers from dozens of countries have taken this course in Europe or Asia. Now, the entire program is available as an eight-hour MP3 course. The course is accompanied by a manual included on the CD with additional material, including teaching tips, exercises, and other resources.
Author and Instructor
The writing course was developed by Susan Maycinik Nikaido, former editor, Discipleship Journal, in cooperation with Magazine Training International (MTI). It is taught by Sharon Mumper, MTI president.
Topics
What is a Christian writer?
An examination of the qualities that distinguish the Christian writer.
Principles of 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.
How to gather information and do research
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.
How to organize your article
Logical flow; use of transition.
Keys to powerful writing
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.
Handling Christian topics
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.
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.
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.