SMORIES IS AGAIN RUNNING A COMPEPTION STARTING DATE SEPTEMBER 2010
Check the previous blog for winners information that remains the same. The contest is run every month, should Smories change this again I will delete all the information on this contest.
http://smories.com
To keep up to date on this contest, the rules, and the prize money go to their site.
Do you write children's stories? This is one area to begin writing for children. Smories is looking for these stories every month. They choose 50 Children's stories, which are narrated by children and filmed while they are being read. These 50 stories then appear on smories.com and viewers will be able to rate them for one entire month.
If you are new to this field of writing, the feedback from readers maybe helpful and you can still sell your story to other publications.
Go to http://www.smories.com for details on the age group and type of writing they are looking for each month. I would like to hear from you and any writing tips you'd like to share. Keep writing and don't give up, because you get better with each story you write.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
SMORGASBORD OF WRITERS MONEY MAKING MARKETS
There are many ways to make a living by using your skills as a writer. I'm not talking about your book or your poems or any other type of writing that comes from the creative cells in the brain. These markets will pay the bills and allow you the time to pursue your goals. You've worked long hours and developed your skill as a writer, now use what you've learned in the markets that need writers to sell their products, or to educate readers, or to fill up those little spaces, or make them look good.
I'm going to give you a sampling of a variety of markets that need your skill as a writer and even a few for the creative need in us all. We are writers, that's who we are and that's what we do. We're in the business of putting words together in a way that paints pictures. These words are our stock and trade mark and they are limitless in there uses. Whether we create stories that take the reader to the outer reaches of the universe or poems that inspire them to compassion. I'd like to share a few areas that are high paying markets and need your skills.
Earn the big bucks selling nonfiction articles for children's magazines. Children are faced with many obstacles in our fast moving, ever changing world. If you can write fresh, entertaining material about the problems children face and give them solutions they can utilize to avoid the moral dilemmas of peer pressure. This magazine is looking for a new twist for the same problems we faced growing up and you might remember this magazine from your childhood,
"Highlights for Children" http://www.hightlights.com
Other magazines are looking for articles about the planets above and the earth below. Find editor's looking for writer's in,
"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market" http://www.write4kids.com
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine http://www.spiritmag.com
They are looking for articles, or stories about travel. Also, on their site they have topics and places they want you to write letters them and each month they give prizes for each topic. Who better at writing a letter than a writer.
There is a great need for writers to write speeches. This is open to all occasions, birthdays, weddings, graduation, and much more.
Wedding Toasts http://www.support@instantweddingtoasts.com
All Occasions http://www.info@occasionalwords.com
Toast Masters http://www.toastsmasters.org
I'm going to give you a sampling of a variety of markets that need your skill as a writer and even a few for the creative need in us all. We are writers, that's who we are and that's what we do. We're in the business of putting words together in a way that paints pictures. These words are our stock and trade mark and they are limitless in there uses. Whether we create stories that take the reader to the outer reaches of the universe or poems that inspire them to compassion. I'd like to share a few areas that are high paying markets and need your skills.
Earn the big bucks selling nonfiction articles for children's magazines. Children are faced with many obstacles in our fast moving, ever changing world. If you can write fresh, entertaining material about the problems children face and give them solutions they can utilize to avoid the moral dilemmas of peer pressure. This magazine is looking for a new twist for the same problems we faced growing up and you might remember this magazine from your childhood,
"Highlights for Children" http://www.hightlights.com
Other magazines are looking for articles about the planets above and the earth below. Find editor's looking for writer's in,
"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market" http://www.write4kids.com
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine http://www.spiritmag.com
They are looking for articles, or stories about travel. Also, on their site they have topics and places they want you to write letters them and each month they give prizes for each topic. Who better at writing a letter than a writer.
There is a great need for writers to write speeches. This is open to all occasions, birthdays, weddings, graduation, and much more.
Wedding Toasts http://www.support@instantweddingtoasts.com
All Occasions http://www.info@occasionalwords.com
Toast Masters http://www.toastsmasters.org
Friday, June 4, 2010
QUERY YOUR WAY TO SALES
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
The digital age has opened up the query and submission process to lighting speed and has changed the way editors communicate with writers. They don't want to read pages about your background, or long introductions. What they want is a single page without embellishments, state the facts, get to the point, and don't waste their time with needless words or flattery.
WRITING EFFECTIVE QUERY LETTERS
Grab their attention with a well written, brisk and energetic query. Your not trying to win friends, keep it professional, an organized letter that says you know how to get the job done, accurately and on time.
It is important to accomplish these goals briefly; a query should never be longer than one page. Use a plain font and the type size should be 12 point making your letter easy to read without giving the editor eyestrain.
Editors prefer you query them with a specific idea for the article, using two or three paragraphs. Explain your idea and why it is suitable for this magazine's readers. Think of the publication you're targeting and how you can meet its editorial needs.
Show your skill in the way you envision the development of this idea. Demonstrate how you will target the problem and end the article by giving an uplifting solution.
This is a small example of writing a query, but the most important part of selling your article or story is to read the guidelines carefully, check the name of the editor and spell it correctly. Keeping to the guidelines is the only way to sell your idea.
The digital age has opened up the query and submission process to lighting speed and has changed the way editors communicate with writers. They don't want to read pages about your background, or long introductions. What they want is a single page without embellishments, state the facts, get to the point, and don't waste their time with needless words or flattery.
WRITING EFFECTIVE QUERY LETTERS
Grab their attention with a well written, brisk and energetic query. Your not trying to win friends, keep it professional, an organized letter that says you know how to get the job done, accurately and on time.
It is important to accomplish these goals briefly; a query should never be longer than one page. Use a plain font and the type size should be 12 point making your letter easy to read without giving the editor eyestrain.
Editors prefer you query them with a specific idea for the article, using two or three paragraphs. Explain your idea and why it is suitable for this magazine's readers. Think of the publication you're targeting and how you can meet its editorial needs.
Show your skill in the way you envision the development of this idea. Demonstrate how you will target the problem and end the article by giving an uplifting solution.
This is a small example of writing a query, but the most important part of selling your article or story is to read the guidelines carefully, check the name of the editor and spell it correctly. Keeping to the guidelines is the only way to sell your idea.
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