Words’ Worth

A Handbook on Writing and Selling Nonfiction

 

Terri Brooks

 

Words’ Worth, a concise yet complete guide to writing feature articles, is useful to the struggling beginner and to the accomplished professional. Using many fresh, lively examples from the works of some of the best writers of this century, Brooks analyzes the essential components of the feature story—the lead, verbs, transitions, and quotes—and considers how they can be combined for maximum effect. She shows writers how to sharpen their eye for stories—and how to sharpen their style as well. She gives them practical advice on the “business” of selling the articles they’ve written. Individuals who follow the inspired advice Brooks gives will become feature writers whose works are widely read.

Gerard, Creative Nonfiction