Published on October 15, 2003
~Kudos!~ I think you have one of the better sites out there and I will always have a soft spot for your publication, having recently had my first magazine article accepted by a lead from your market listings. Peter
Published on October 15, 2003
There are a variety of print and online markets seeking articles and essays in the education field. It isn’t surprising that the market is so voluminous, for the readership for education materials is varied. Educators themselves form a diverse group and, if we just think about primary and secondary school teachers, along with administrators, those in higher education, and even home schooling families, the readership and possibilities for article topics seems endless.
Published on October 15, 2003
Star Magazine – writer posts complaint. Poetry contest – 13-year-old scammed Reveal Magazine – another writer posts complaint 982Press – writer asks why they won’t provide proof in their own defense. (WritersWeekly.com found more anonymous job listings posted by this firm last week. They post jobs, but not their name. Writer beware!) PAST WARNINGS >>
Published on October 8, 2003
Eight years ago I left university armed with a degree in politics, a handful of short stories and very little else. I knew I wanted to be a writer but I had nothing to write about. So I decided to forget about writing for a while and went traveling instead.
Published on October 8, 2003
Well, Autumn is certainly persistent! She and her dog, Bailey, have been staying with us for over a week, having a wonderful visit and enjoying the Fall foliage. Apparently, she was upset that we had even more guests coming (my in-laws), and didn’t want to share the attention. So she tried to scare everybody else […]
Published on October 8, 2003
~I Got A Great Freelance Job!~ I wanted to thank you because I found a contract writing position through your e-zine. I will be starting next week. It’s my dream job: part time, doing what I love, good pay…and I can work at home. ~Proud Of Our Ethics~ I just finished reading your article How […]
Published on October 8, 2003
You frequently see articles for writers on how to be more accommodating for editors. However, here are some hints on how editors can attract great writers! 1. Communicate openly. You can inform, direct and invest in writers, not by doing their work for them, but by taking away the need to guess their way to […]
Published on October 8, 2003
Eight years ago I left university armed with a degree in politics, a handful of short stories and very little else. I knew I wanted to be a writer but I had nothing to write about. So I decided to forget about writing for a while and went traveling instead. The weeks turned into months […]
Published on October 8, 2003
Bird Watchers’ Digest – writer claims good experience with this pub. National Wildlife Federation – Author claims “David vs. Goliath” experience; says this organization stole his book and even changed the message of the book without his consent. Team Double Click – Five writers report positive experiences with this firm. 1stBooks.com – Author claims bad […]
Published on October 1, 2003
I’ve been freelancing for eight years, following retirement at age 65. It was difficult getting started even though I had accumulated some clips through involvement with the PTA and entering a couple of contests. I had also served as editor for a community newsletter, and edited a book on Arizona pioneers.