About the Author
Usually a couple of paragraphs to one page describing relevant information about the author. Used for books, book proposals and sometimes articles. Written in the 3rd person.
Source: http://www.writefromhome.com/writingtradearticles/197.htm
Usually a few paragraphs to one page that describes the author. Written in 3rd person. Used for books, book proposals and sometimes articles.
Source: http://bellaonline.com/articles/art3115.asp
See also: Bio, Bio Note
Showing posts with label Glossary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Glossary. Show all posts
2/20/07
Writer's Glossary: Interview
Interview (N)
A meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporter asks questions of one or more persons from whom material is sought for a newspaper story, television broadcast, etc.
The report of such a conversation or meeting. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interview (V)
To give or conduct an interview: to interview to fill job openings.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interviewee (N)
A person who is interviewed.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interviewer (N)
A person who interviews. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
A meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporter asks questions of one or more persons from whom material is sought for a newspaper story, television broadcast, etc.
The report of such a conversation or meeting. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interview (V)
To give or conduct an interview: to interview to fill job openings.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interviewee (N)
A person who is interviewed.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
Interviewer (N)
A person who interviews. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com
2/9/07
Writer's Glossary: Masthead
Masthead (N)
A masthead is a list, usually found on the editorial page of a newspaper or magazine, of the members of the newspaper's editorial board. If no editorial board exists, the masthead will often feature a list of top news staff members. Some mastheads also include information such as the publication's founding date, slogan, logo and contact information.
Online publications often have what could be considered mastheads on the "about us" or "contact us" pages. However, some online publications still call such pages its "masthead," probably a homage to the newspaper industry.
Source: Wikipedia
1. (Also called flag.) A statement printed in all issues of a newspaper, magazine, or the like, usually on the editorial page, giving the publication's name, the names of the owner and staff, etc.
2. (Also called nameplate.) A line of type on the front page of a newspaper or the cover of a periodical giving the name of the publication.
Source: Dictionary.com
A masthead is a list, usually found on the editorial page of a newspaper or magazine, of the members of the newspaper's editorial board. If no editorial board exists, the masthead will often feature a list of top news staff members. Some mastheads also include information such as the publication's founding date, slogan, logo and contact information.
Online publications often have what could be considered mastheads on the "about us" or "contact us" pages. However, some online publications still call such pages its "masthead," probably a homage to the newspaper industry.
Source: Wikipedia
1. (Also called flag.) A statement printed in all issues of a newspaper, magazine, or the like, usually on the editorial page, giving the publication's name, the names of the owner and staff, etc.
2. (Also called nameplate.) A line of type on the front page of a newspaper or the cover of a periodical giving the name of the publication.
Source: Dictionary.com
2/2/07
Writer's Glossary - Query
Query, Query Letter (N)
(1) a one page letter to an editor pitching a proposed non-fiction article.
(2) a pitch to a director for a screenplay.
(3) a letter to an editor for a novel usually accompanied with a synopsis and sample chapters.
Source: www.writefromhome.com
A query letter "pitches" an article or book idea to an editor to see if that editor might be interested in purchasing the proposed or completed manuscript.
Source: www.thescriptorium.net
An inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like: usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
Query (V)
The act of writing and submitting a query letter.
Source: Brian Westover
(1) a one page letter to an editor pitching a proposed non-fiction article.
(2) a pitch to a director for a screenplay.
(3) a letter to an editor for a novel usually accompanied with a synopsis and sample chapters.
Source: www.writefromhome.com
A query letter "pitches" an article or book idea to an editor to see if that editor might be interested in purchasing the proposed or completed manuscript.
Source: www.thescriptorium.net
An inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like: usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
Query (V)
The act of writing and submitting a query letter.
Source: Brian Westover
The Writer's Glossary
Vocabulary. Nonmenclature. Terminology. Jargon.
Every profession and craft seems to develop its own unique collection of words. To the insider, these words are useful, even essential. They save time by allowing an entire concept to be conceyed in one simple word. They provide a sense of community with other insiders. They show editors that you understand the industry and how it works. When you know the words, it's easy to talk the talk.
To the rookies, the outsiders trying to break into the business, it's jibberish.
Therein lies the problem with any form of jargon. Because it presents language that is understandable only in the proper context, it simultaneously unifies those who are in the know, while also alienating those who are not. Because it lets writers become "us", everyone else is just "them".
To those of us trying to enter the professional writing world, it's frustrating. So often we are shown encouragement and support by those professionals who have gone before. They go out of their way to answer questions and to point out where we can improve. They're great, and the positive influence of these folks can't be underestimated nor left unthanked. There's just one small problem. They're speaking another language.
So, in an effort to help both myself and other writers, I'm putting together a glossary of writing terms. At least once per week, I'll post a word and definition.
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