Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves

Jerry Lanson

doi:10.5771/9781442208698

Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves

Telling Stories in an Age of Blogging

Published 2010

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doi.org/10.5771/9781442208698
ISBN print: 978-0-7425-5534-1
ISBN online: 978-1-4422-0869-8
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

Using a narrative thread that ties practical advice to his personal experience as reporter, blogger and professor, Jerry Lanson fills his new book on nonfiction writing with time-proven techniques to beat writer's block and hone the skills necessary to write well. Examples from Lanson's own work as well as that of other widely read reporters, bloggers and essayists make Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves a practical guide for writers seeking to perfect their own work. From learning to frame ideas early, to developing the writer's voice, the tips, tricks, and lessons that Lanson shares will enliven any writer's work.

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Preface
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
1–8 Chapter 1: Finding a Place—and Space—to Think 1–8
9–14 Chapter 2: A Little Jazz 9–14
15–24 Chapter 3: Culling Life’s Experience 15–24
25–34 Chapter 4: Gathering String 25–34
35–42 Chapter 5: The Passive Observer at Work 35–42
43–56 Chapter 6: Finding Fresh Stories 43–56
57–64 Chapter 7: Reconnaissance 57–64
65–72 Chapter 8: Honing the Focus 65–72
73–84 Chapter 9: Interviewing for Story 73–84
85–100 Chapter 10: Bring Back the Breed of the Dog 85–100
101–112 Chapter 11: Six-Word Headlines, Ten-Point Outlines 101–112
113–118 Chapter 12: Drafting Fast 113–118
119–146 Chapter 13: Organizing Stories 119–146
147–154 Chapter 14: No One Gets It Right the First Time 147–154
155–164 Chapter 15: Finding a Niche 155–164
165–168 Postscript 165–168
169–172 Notes 169–172
173–174 Writing Examples 173–174
175–182 Index 175–182
183–183 About the Author 183–183

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