Archive for October, 2008
Writing 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 longer breaking [...]
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 the [...]
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 style. Read [...]
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, typing, [...]
Hello, Hello is this thing on?
Saturday, October 25th, 2008I just wrote and article about acceptance. In part I looked at the serenity prayer and the idea of accepting the things I cannot change. I am not good at it. It is easy to write about things. It is another to live what you write.
They say you teach what you most need to learn. [...]
Read this. . .
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Here is a link to a Reader’s Digest article with John Updike. Below is a sampling. I aspire to the multiple writing rooms. I would like to start with a room with a view.
Q: Ever suffer from writer’s block?
A: Every day there’s a struggle. I think, Is this worth doing? Am I doing it well? [...]
Business…
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008Here is my new column at Self Healing Expressions.
Write A Way: Journey to Creativity
“If you want to get rich from writing, write the sort of thing that’s read by persons who move their lips when they’re reading to themselves.” ~ Don Marquis
The Business of Writing
By Sandra Lee Schubert
What would you like to happen with [...]
Word of the day…
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008This was the word of the day from September 22.
What can you do with one word?
undulate \UN-juh-layt; UN-dyuh-\, intransitive:
To move in, or have, waves; to vibrate; to wave; as, undulating air.
Go to http://www.dictionary.com for more on this word.
The air undulated over the heated roofs of the city.
Where have I been?
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Wow, I can’t believe it has been a month since my last post. Where have I been? Well, writing. Two columns, an article for Beliefnet.com, one short story in progress. Also doing some blog posts for another site…
In the meantime, I have taken a publishing workshop. I am learning about Squidoo pages, sales and landing [...]