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Doc Hensley on Writing- 4 Poet Tips That Sharpen Your ProseMost poets convey more of a message in 250 words than most prose writers do in 1,250 words. That’s because poets select words for their maximum impact. Poets are concerned about how a word sounds; how it meets the eye … Continue reading → […]
- Conquering the Blank PageConclusion of the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” These four tips will help you break through writer’s block. 1. Do a timed writing session. Set an alarm clock for ten minutes. Attack your writing with a vengeance. Type out … Continue reading → […]
- Kicking Your Brain into GearPart 2 in the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” Try these four methods for ramping up your creativity: 1. Consider the audience first. Pick up a notepad and jot down responses to such key questions as, “Who, specifically, am … Continue reading → […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Showcase Your Publicity and Scouting Skills
Part 5 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” Because a magazine with low visibility is a doomed publication, editors are often involved in assisting with public relations efforts to help boost the popularity of their periodicals. Freelancers can help in … Continue reading
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Helping an Editor with Copy Reading and Writing
Part 4 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” Since most editors have few or no staff assistants, much of the proofreading, copyediting, and rewriting of manuscripts falls to the editor. A freelancer can help cut time in this process by … Continue reading
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Using Your Creativity
Part 3 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” Another duty of an editor is to be a creator. You can make an impression by lending a helping hand. The editor is responsible for creating new columns, developing new series, introducing … Continue reading
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Saving an Editor Time
Part 2 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” The truth is that an editor wears a dozen hats (none black) and is constantly being pulled in many different directions. He or she has a tremendous workload. The more you, the … Continue reading
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Learning an Editor’s Perspective
Part 1 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” It would help you as a freelance writer to keep, at times, the editor’s perspective. If you can learn what an editor does, what he or she needs, and how you can … Continue reading
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