Writing Book Reviews
Page One of TwoJust the Facts Ma'sm by Greg Fallis
Writer's Digest Books, September 1998.Trade Paperback, 246 pages.
ISBN: 089879823X
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This resource for mystery writers
provides the inside scoop on the
fact gathering methods and techniques
used by skilled detectives. The book
covers numerous investigation
techniques including qualities of
good investigators, type of investigators,
the crime scene, surveillance, tailing,
finding information sources, undercover
operations, wires, bugs and putting
the facts together. Each section includes
an in-depth explanation of the technique,
examples of how it is put to use and
short anecdotes. The last chapter contains
case studies from real investigations
conducted by author, Greg Fallis, who
is an experience private investigator.
Just the Facts, Ma'am is a complete guide to the process of investigation. Writers who are working on a mystery or have a novel that requires a crime scene will want to have this book nearby for reference. Highly recommended for crime and mystery writers.
1999 Songwriter's Market by Tara A. Horton
Writer's Digest Books, September 1998.Trade Paperback, 522 pages.
ISBN: 0898798531
Ordering information:
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The Song Writer's Market contains an
enormous amount of information for
songwriters, including general information
about the business, market information,
agents and details about additional
songwriting resources. The first
section of the book includes information
about the business of songwriting
including how to get started and how to market
your work. The market listings in the
book include listings for music publishers,
record companies and record producers.
Each listing includes contact information,
the music genre(s) they are looking for and
how to submit material. The agent's
section contains contact information for the
agents, what kinds of music they represent
and how to submit work.
Also included are guidelines for
advertising agencies, audiovisual firms,
commercial music firms, play producers
and classical performing arts groups.
Each
category contains a valuable index that
allows you to find markets by
music genres
such as blues, children's music, classical,
jazz, metal, new age, rap and rock.
The book also contains
detailed information about
songwriting organizations, contests,
awards, songwriting publications,
music websites and a glossary.
A valuable geographical index is also
included which allows songwriters to
find markets and
resources in their vicinity.
This reference contains everything songwriters need to know about the business and helps them find opportunities to sell their work and meet others in the business. A sensational reference for songwriters.
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