The 30-Minute Writer

This Book Is For Anyone Who Has Ever Said, "I'D Love To Write, But I Don'T Have The Time." Emerson Dispels The Myth That A Writer Needs Large Chunks Of Uninterrupted Time To Produce Something Valuable. With Careful Time Management, 30-Minute Snips Of "Throwaway Time"--Waiting In The Doctor'S Office, Riding An Exercise Bike, Waiting For A Child To Finish A Music Lesson--Can Be Used To Create Short Articles And Items For The Magazine Market. As An Experienced Freelancer, Emerson Supplies Writing And Marketing Advice For Such Formats As News Briefs, One-Page Articles, Short Profiles, Op-Eds, Short Humor, Hints And Tips, Inspirationals, Reviews, Recipes, Personal Essays, Children'S Pieces, And Anecdotes. Each Form Is Detailed In Separate Chapters, Which End With A "Plan Of Action" That Breaks Down The Writing Process Into Manageable 30-Minute Tasks.