It's a new year and spring is just around the corner! Around this time of the year most people start thinking about forming new habits, setting new goals. Magazine writers should always be looking for what's new -- new topics, new slants on old topics, and new markets for their writing. There are several Internet sites that can help you with the later.
Mr. Magazine (at www.mrmagazie.com)
Writers Market (www.writersmarket.com)
The Market List (www.marketlist.com)
Writers Weekly (www.writersweekly.com)
Carol R. Thomas, Write Magazine Articles That Sell!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Remembering
In the foreword of Jean Fritz's book, Homesick: My Own Story, Ms. Fritz says, "When I started to write about my childhood in China, I found that my memory came out in lumps. Although I could for the most part arrange them in the proper sequence, I discovered that my preoccupation with time and literal accuracy was squeezing the life out of what I had to say. So I decided to forget about sequence and just get on with it."
In writing about your own life, I encourage you to "just get on with it." Right now, while the memories of Christmas 2007 still linger in the back of your mind, take some time to sit down and make a list of everything that happened--sights, sounds, smells, tastes. Don't worry about making a story at first, just get the information down. Then after you've done that, see what images stand out in your mind and write about those. Add the sounds and tastes to enrich your story. Let it sit for a few days, then go back and see what else you can add. After all of this has been done to your satisfaction, give it another reading and correct any grammar that jumps out at you, or have someone else do a critique so it can be as good as possible.
Happy remembering!
Anita C. Lee, professional life coach, speaker, and instructor for "Your Life, Your Story"
www.AnitaCLee.com
NOTE: The class, "Your Life, Your Story," will begin on April 8, not the 18th as stated in an earlier blog posting
In writing about your own life, I encourage you to "just get on with it." Right now, while the memories of Christmas 2007 still linger in the back of your mind, take some time to sit down and make a list of everything that happened--sights, sounds, smells, tastes. Don't worry about making a story at first, just get the information down. Then after you've done that, see what images stand out in your mind and write about those. Add the sounds and tastes to enrich your story. Let it sit for a few days, then go back and see what else you can add. After all of this has been done to your satisfaction, give it another reading and correct any grammar that jumps out at you, or have someone else do a critique so it can be as good as possible.
Happy remembering!
Anita C. Lee, professional life coach, speaker, and instructor for "Your Life, Your Story"
www.AnitaCLee.com
NOTE: The class, "Your Life, Your Story," will begin on April 8, not the 18th as stated in an earlier blog posting
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Find Them Fast & Easy
Ever wondered how you can find experts willing to talk to you for when you're just starting out? Try ProfNet (profnet.com). This site connects reporters easily and quickly with expert sources at no charge.
Right after 9/11 I wrote an article on "nesting". People were avoiding travel and instead spending their disposable income staying home and fixing up their "nest". The article focused on the industries most likely to profit from this growing trend.
I needed some industry experts to liven up the article and add credibility. A quick post to ProfNet and I had a dozen to choose from.
A word of caution: you're reporting, not providing free advertising.
Give it a try the next time you need any of the following: Academic Researchers • Authors/Screenwriters • Bloggers • Consultants • Corporate Researchers • Financial Analysts • Government Officials • Industry Analysts • Meeting Planners • PR and Marketing Professionals • Publishers
Carol R. Thomas, Write Magazine Articles That Sell!
Right after 9/11 I wrote an article on "nesting". People were avoiding travel and instead spending their disposable income staying home and fixing up their "nest". The article focused on the industries most likely to profit from this growing trend.
I needed some industry experts to liven up the article and add credibility. A quick post to ProfNet and I had a dozen to choose from.
A word of caution: you're reporting, not providing free advertising.
Give it a try the next time you need any of the following: Academic Researchers • Authors/Screenwriters • Bloggers • Consultants • Corporate Researchers • Financial Analysts • Government Officials • Industry Analysts • Meeting Planners • PR and Marketing Professionals • Publishers
Carol R. Thomas, Write Magazine Articles That Sell!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Resolutions
Not all of us will resolve to lose weight, exercise more or stop smoking in this new year. But as writers we may find one of the following suggestions worthy of pursuit in 2008.
• Make consistent time for writing.
• Attend a writers conference
• Read more.
• Read more widely.
• Keep a journal.
• Submit your work.
• Attend a critique group.
• Attend a writers conference.
• Set measurable goals (short and long term)
Carol R. Thomas, Write Magazine Articles That Sell!
• Make consistent time for writing.
• Attend a writers conference
• Read more.
• Read more widely.
• Keep a journal.
• Submit your work.
• Attend a critique group.
• Attend a writers conference.
• Set measurable goals (short and long term)
Carol R. Thomas, Write Magazine Articles That Sell!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year
Let's start 2008 off on the right/write foot. Check out our Spring classes.
Fiction Writing to Sell - Session I
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Thurs
January 31 - March 6
This class is designed to familiarize the student with all of the elements from opening hook to resolution.
Fiction Writing to Sell - Session II
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Thurs
March 20 - April 24
This course will give exposure to the business side of publishing, marketing, and rules of submitting a manuscript for consideration.
Writing the Novel
6:00pm - 8:00 pm Mon
March 31 - May 5
This course will provide a basic understanding of the craft and art of novel writing, including genre, character development, plot, viewpoint, and editing. This is a hands-on course.
Writing Travel for Fun and Profit
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Tues
January 29 - March 4
Travel is exhilarating. Writing doubles the pleasure
and being paid for it might seem decadent. But in this class you’ll be encouraged to cash the check and enjoy the complimentary research trips to come. This course will start you writing, selling, or traveling.
Your Life, Your Story
ONLINE Tues
April 18 - April 29
This class is for anyone interested in writing a memoir. We will cover methods of recalling past events, organizing ideas, choosing which experiences to include, and writing life experiences as a story, not just as recorded history.
Writing Magazine Articles that Sell!
ONLINE
January 14 - February 23
Participants will learn to plan, research, write, edit, and market saleable magazine articles. This course will also cover effective interview techniques. This is an online course with group sessions.
Freelance Writer’s Roundtable: Learn How6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 18 - April 22 Tues
The place to be for aspiring and new writers, we will cover all the basics needed to break into the writers market and start writing as a career.
Lamar Novel Writing Month ONLINE - An every day class
February 1 - February 29
Don’t be a lonely writer. Participants of this class will have a writing buddy for the 29 days of February. Ask your questions, write your pages, receive encouragement, brainstorm problems, discuss publishing and agents, and have an accountability partner. Here’s your chance to write everyday so you will develop the habit and discipline of writing.
For more information go here.
Fiction Writing to Sell - Session I
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Thurs
January 31 - March 6
This class is designed to familiarize the student with all of the elements from opening hook to resolution.
Fiction Writing to Sell - Session II
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Thurs
March 20 - April 24
This course will give exposure to the business side of publishing, marketing, and rules of submitting a manuscript for consideration.
Writing the Novel
6:00pm - 8:00 pm Mon
March 31 - May 5
This course will provide a basic understanding of the craft and art of novel writing, including genre, character development, plot, viewpoint, and editing. This is a hands-on course.
Writing Travel for Fun and Profit
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Tues
January 29 - March 4
Travel is exhilarating. Writing doubles the pleasure
and being paid for it might seem decadent. But in this class you’ll be encouraged to cash the check and enjoy the complimentary research trips to come. This course will start you writing, selling, or traveling.
Your Life, Your Story
ONLINE Tues
April 18 - April 29
This class is for anyone interested in writing a memoir. We will cover methods of recalling past events, organizing ideas, choosing which experiences to include, and writing life experiences as a story, not just as recorded history.
Writing Magazine Articles that Sell!
ONLINE
January 14 - February 23
Participants will learn to plan, research, write, edit, and market saleable magazine articles. This course will also cover effective interview techniques. This is an online course with group sessions.
Freelance Writer’s Roundtable: Learn How6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 18 - April 22 Tues
The place to be for aspiring and new writers, we will cover all the basics needed to break into the writers market and start writing as a career.
Lamar Novel Writing Month ONLINE - An every day class
February 1 - February 29
Don’t be a lonely writer. Participants of this class will have a writing buddy for the 29 days of February. Ask your questions, write your pages, receive encouragement, brainstorm problems, discuss publishing and agents, and have an accountability partner. Here’s your chance to write everyday so you will develop the habit and discipline of writing.
For more information go here.
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