This was in the classifieds section of this week’s Eugene Weekly —and I just might apply… WE WANT MINORITY WRITERS: The Academy for Alternative Journalism, supported by alternative papers like this one, seeks experienced minority journalists and students (college seniors and up) for a paid summer writing program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, […]
» Read more...Month: December 2002
Calling Women Writers
In researching mkg leads for Sand In My Bra, I’ve found some leads for women writers. W Network in Toronto is looking for writers. Scroll to the very bottom of this page for details on how to submit to their 7 women’s topics: Relationships, Career & Finance, Entertainment, Family, Health & Spirituality, Home & Garden, […]
» Read more...UK Travel Magazines
Believe it or not, if I could have a subscription to a travel magazine, I think I’d rather have a UK one. I love the NG mags over here, but between those, Outside, and big glossy travel slickers that seem to cater to the upper class — nothing really fits ME. Who am I? A […]
» Read more...Personal – fan mail
I just wanted to thank you all for the WrittenRoad fan mail this week. I’m glad that this is a useful place where you can find resources and inspiration to pursure your writing. Obviously I’ve been swamped this month, and it’s been difficult to stay afloat. But the fan mail that I got a few […]
» Read more...Eugene Authors and Writers
I had a blast Saturday night at a celebration of Eugene Authors and Writers party. I put on my “author event clothes” and went down the street to join other locals in honoring the Eugene Public Library. They held this event as they clothes their doors. A new enormous public library is opening up down […]
» Read more...Travelwise Online
Travelwise Online At first glance this travel web site has the look and feel of an old cookie cutter personal page…but in reading the writers guidelines you’ll see that this is a good resource for writers trying to make their start. If you’re trying to get your first press trip, they give letters of assignment […]
» Read more...You Didn’t Think Editing Was A Glamour Job, Did You?
I just found out tonight that we need to cut 30 pages, or about five stories from the humor book. In case you didn’t know, that’s not fun. Especially when the stories on the block belong to friends. We thought we had the book nailed down to a working TOC, minus one cut. Five is […]
» Read more...Award Winning Authors
The Wild Writing Women are officially award winning authors. We just found out today. Stories of World Travel, our first book together, just won Best Travel Book in the NATJA 2002 awards competition. Please read more about: North American Travel Journalists Association Stories of World Travel Wild Writing Women Buy Stories of World Travel at […]
» Read more...Kick It Up A Notch
Try pushing yourself a little bit harder for a day and see how you feel. I’ve been working hard the past two days on another deadline for the humor book. In the past I’ve used the words “final edit” but we’re still not there yet. A few days ago Larry and I spoke about the […]
» Read more...Travel Reading
Reading An Area’s Soul from The Dallas Morning News Stephen Trimble takes a look at historic trailblazing journals. More than 20 classics, both new and old, are mentioned.
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