The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists
First Place in the Educational/Informational Book category for the 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards, sponsored by the Florida Writers Association"In today's complicated world, the art of storytelling is more important than ever. Suzette persuaded America's top columnists to show how they do their jobs. I wrote my first newspaper column more than 30 years ago, but I learned so much from reading this book."  —Dave Lieber, columnist,Fort Worth Star-Telegram"Tackles the logistics of columns with the enthusiasm of a neophyte and the expertise of a veteran. From developing your voice to getting ideas to writing tight, Standring addresses everything a future columnist needs to now about what is the most exhilarating—and demanding—job in the news business."  —Tracey O'Shaughnessy, columnist,Republican-American"I never thought anyone could write a book that would really teach someone else how to be a newspaper columnist. Boy, was I wrong. Suzette Martinez Standring has pulled it off—and with flair."  —Bill Tammeus,The Kansas City Star