As writers it is very important to remain aware of market developments as well as keep informed about possible opportunities. Although books and directories can be useful, with new publications appearing as well as changes in personnel and requirements, these are not always up to date or reflect current needs. However I recently discovered a service being offered by Write this Moment. For a very reasonable quarterly or annual subscrittion, each week they post details on a job board listing the requirements of certain magazines or publishers.
I have had my own subscription for about a month and have been greatly impressed by the range of work and opportunities being posted. Also, if something is of particular interest, it is possible to have the details emailed to you or be directed to the relevant website.
In Achieve More Acceptances and Be Published More Often I wrote about how to find and profit from 'golden opportunities' and am positive Write This Moment will yield quite a few.
If you are seeking to be published or looking for new markets, I thoroughly recommend taking out a subscription. For details and more information visit, www.writethismoment.com.
Showing posts with label Marketing Advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marketing Advice. Show all posts
Friday, May 25, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Building on Your Writing Contacts
Earlier this month I emailed an idea to a magazine editor. The next day my mail server went down (and is still down). This meant that I was not able to receive emails to my main address.
Wondering if the editor had responded to my idea and knowing they were not able to send me an email, I got back in contact and explained my email problem, saying that if she had replied I would not have received it.
The editor did reply, commented how annoying my email situation must be but said she did not want to take up this particular idea. I then replied thanking her for her response and tentatively wondered if another idea I had may be more suitable.
It was. And it has since resulted in a major commission.
The reason I am mentioning this is because it shows how important it is that when you have established communication and contact with an editor, it is possible to build on it. And also that problems (eg my email situation) can turn out to be blessings in disguise!
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For other ways to help you to achieve more acceptances, do take a look at my special report, http://achievemoreacceptances.com.
Wondering if the editor had responded to my idea and knowing they were not able to send me an email, I got back in contact and explained my email problem, saying that if she had replied I would not have received it.
The editor did reply, commented how annoying my email situation must be but said she did not want to take up this particular idea. I then replied thanking her for her response and tentatively wondered if another idea I had may be more suitable.
It was. And it has since resulted in a major commission.
The reason I am mentioning this is because it shows how important it is that when you have established communication and contact with an editor, it is possible to build on it. And also that problems (eg my email situation) can turn out to be blessings in disguise!
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For other ways to help you to achieve more acceptances, do take a look at my special report, http://achievemoreacceptances.com.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
A Huge Writing Opportunity
In the UK 84% of British adults read a regional newspaper, making it the most widely read medium in the country. 4067 local newspapers are sold in the UK every minute and there are over 1300 regional and local newspapers.
Local newspapers are big business. And they also represent an excellent writing opportunity.
Next time you look at your local newspaper, think of how you could possibly contribute. Although much will be written by staff, many local editors are prepared to consider submissions and proposals put to them. And although sometimes the amount they pay may be on the low side, writing for local papers can give you excellent experience as a good way to get your work into print.
If you are looking to become published or a possible outlet for articles, it could reward you to 'think local.'
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If there is something you would like me to cover in the blog or have any questions about Achieve More Acceptances, please email
me.
Next blog (27th Feb): An extra income for writers.
Local newspapers are big business. And they also represent an excellent writing opportunity.
Next time you look at your local newspaper, think of how you could possibly contribute. Although much will be written by staff, many local editors are prepared to consider submissions and proposals put to them. And although sometimes the amount they pay may be on the low side, writing for local papers can give you excellent experience as a good way to get your work into print.
If you are looking to become published or a possible outlet for articles, it could reward you to 'think local.'
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If there is something you would like me to cover in the blog or have any questions about Achieve More Acceptances, please email
me.
Next blog (27th Feb): An extra income for writers.
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