Archive for October, 2008
« Previous EntriesWriting Chameleon- #3 Writing an article
Friday, October 31st, 2008Writing an article can be as simple as a, b, c. Faced with my first long article I couldn’t figure out what do to. It was long and unfocused. With the help of my writing group and editor friend I broke it down into smaller, readable bites. I pulled out one consistent theme from the [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip #2 Don’t take it personally
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Writing Chameleon- tip #2 Don’t take it personally When writing for a publication remember you are writing for them not yourself. You are being hired for your talent, style and your ability to be a chameleon. It is a skill to craft an article that meets the needs of a publication. Even with the best [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip #1
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Tip #1: Write for them not for you. Publications usually offer submission guidelines at their websites. Don’t ignore them. If you are lucky you will get a kind editor who will guide you through their submission process. But don’t count on it. Each publication whether it is in print or online will have their own [...]
Writing Chameleon
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008You have a style. A voice. A way of writing that meets your style and needs. Maybe you want to make some money or you want to get more exposure for your talents. When you take your work public and begin to write for others you may discover you have to change how you write [...]
Write today
Sunday, October 26th, 2008I am off for a full day. I wanted to get a quick post in. Take the time to write today. Even if it is just five minutes or 50 words. Do what you can. Write in your journal. Write your book. Write a friend. Try writing in different formats; in crayon, with your fingers, [...]