SEE BELOW for MORE MAGAZINES' Exclusive, detailed, guaranteed content description!* With all the great features of the day, this makes a great birthday gift, or anniversary present! Careful packaging, Fast shipping, and EVERYTHING is 100% GUARANTEED. TITLE: Writer's Digest Magazine ["America's Leading Writer's Magazine" -- See FULL contents below!] ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 1996; Vol. 76, No. 12 CONDITION: Standard sized magazine, Approx 8oe" X 11". COMPLETE and in clean, VERY GOOD condition. (See photo) IN THIS ISSUE: [Use 'Control F' to search this page. MORE MAGAZINES' exclusive detailed content description is GUARANTEED accurate for THIS magazine. Editions are not always the same, even with the same title, cover and issue date. ] This description copyright MOREMAGAZINES. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FEATURES: CREATING CHARACTERS WHO CREATE YOUR STORY BY MICHAEL SEIDMAN Which comes first, the characters or the plot? It's a question almost as old as the one about the chicken and the egg--and for writers, it's far more important. For this author and editor, the answer is simple: "Begin with the idea of a person and build from there; create people for your story and make them--mot the events--what you write about". CREATING A '90s KIND OF EYE BY JOHN MORGAN WILSON The mystery genre is booming like never before--and compelling series with captivating characters are a major reason why. Learn from authors such as Lawrence Block, Michael Connelly and Jan Burke how to create private eyes who grow, adapt and stay interesting--and, most important, keep readers buying book after book. HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY IN 9 WEEKS, PART 3: TRIUMPH AGAINST THE ODDS BY CAROL ROPER You're almost there! In the conclusion of our exclusive scriptwriting series, you'll write the critical third act, and still be able to have your script on Hollywood's doorstep by Christmas. Learn how to write a triumphant climax that ties together all the loose ends; plus, discover Ib traits crucial for success. LAUNCHING THE FULL-TIME WRITING CAREER BY SALLY-JO BOWMAN So you've decided to quit the day job and become a full-time freelance writer. Congratulations! Now it's time to get to work As CEO Of your writing business, you must learn to juggle multiple assignments, find new ways to market yourself, keep accurate records and make the most of every minute. Here's how. CHRONICLE: NECESSARY LOSSES BY CHERYL JARVIS When the mighty Mississippi poured from irs banks, this writer was cleaned out--then washed clean. COLUMNS:. FICTION Nancy Kress on getting ready to fight. POETRY MichaelJ. Bugejaoncreating new poetic forms. SCRIPTS Lawrence G. DiTillio picks apart the blockbuster. NONFICTION David A. Fryxell offers his Christmas gift ideas. DEPARTMENTS:. LETTERS To compute ... or not. THE WRITING LIFE Great gifts for the writer on your list. Plus, your chance to win prizes. THE MARKETS Editors and publishers who want your work now. TIP SHEET Quick tips that will help your writing today. ;1996 ARTICLE INDEX. ______ Use 'Control F' to search this page. * NOTE: OUR content description is GUARANTEED accurate for THIS magazine. Editions are not always the same, even with the same title, cover and issue date. This description Edward D. Peyton, MORE MAGAZINES. Any un-authorized use is strictly prohibited. This description copyright MOREMAGAZINES. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Careful packaging, Fast shipping, and EVERYTHING is 100% GUARANTEED.