This story shows us how writers can unexpectedly grow a career and change their part of the world. The video gives you clues and look at how Mollie Katzen turned notes from napkins to a lifetime of writing, lecturing, and online publishing.
My curiousity was awakened and then I went to find out how I knew her: Moosewood Cookbook! An old fav given to me whilst I was a younger vegetarian. And again m any years later. She has published a lot more…go visit her and see what she is up to…
Bio:Since 2003, Ms. Katzen has been a consultant to Harvard University Dining Services, and co-creator of their new Food Literacy Project. She is also a culinary advisor to the University of California at Berkeley, a nationally syndicated columnist through the Chicago Tribune, and a contributing editor for Shape Magazine.
Ms. Katzen’s company, Mollie Katzen Designs, provides creative menu designs for conferences and personal celebrations, and customized original Mollie Katzen artwork for collectors. Her newest project is ÒGet Cooking,Ó a multimedia series of books and videos for beginning cooks, premiering in the fall of 2009.
•For the Press: On-line Presskit
•And some questions she’s often asked… Get to the lin provide so you can see those questions!
You may notice frequent repeats of my photos. This is two fold. SOmetimes my computer dozes when I try to get other pics from my library, and this summer also has been very busy!
Very busy is fun. I am challenged to accomplish more and organize my time better. Fortunately my energy is much higher than last year thanks to Dr. Dan Cobb, D.O.M.. Old articles may still re-charge the batteries too. Ann Mueller, a previous blogger here had left this draft. It was long but looked good. So I’ll share it with you.
Tips to Keep Yourself Writing This Summer
You must have a basic plan for your week, which translates into a basic plan for each day. Use a calendar/ planner, something online or in your pocket or on your desk. Get something you’re comfortable with that will work with your lifestyle. If you are very mobile, a tablet PC, Blackberry, or small planner you can put in your purse or pocket might be most helpful. I prefer the larger weekly planner with 8×11 pages, so I have plenty of room to write in my appointments, errands, household tasks, and article deadlines, submissions, and project work.
Have a master list of your ongoing projects. Use the master list to break each project down into the tasks needed to accomplish it, so you know where to start and how to schedule.
Write in appointments for yourself on your planner. Mark specific times for accomplishing the different parts of each project. Treat these times seriously, as if you were meeting with a client.
Don’t forget about time needed for research, both off line and online. If you write nonfiction, research is essential, and you will often need primary sources which can mean a trip to the library. If you blog, you need time to find relevant links, graphics, and related articles. If you write fiction, you need time to research your time period, setting, language.
Comments: By me Mary MacIntyre
I think these words are fine. However summer also is a great time to play, be with famil and vacation. So here are a few other ideas.
1) Don’t overschedule. Set fair and obtainable goals for projects. Example: 25 new articles.
2) Take pictures and notes while on day trips, and vacations. Also pick up local brochures etc. for places and events you have visited.
This will provde research for new travel articles for local and regional publications, or your blogs.
3) Identify “down times or days”. My best tme to work in my office is early morning and late evening. It is cooler then. You might build it around your famiy’s activities. At a baseball game for your daughter. Have a notepad and create article ideas.
4) Create shorter assignments that will take less time to complete.
Enjoy the summer! Live your life fully! Rest and rejuvenate. Mary MacIntyre
I am no conservative. However I hold deep respect for a woman who writes this much! Ideology creates only part of the story, Go visit some of the links. She knows how to write, how to get published, and how to get paid for her work. We can all learn from that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayle_Plato-Besley
Gayle Plato-Besley
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Gayle Plato (born August 2, 1964) is an American columnist/blogger, who writes political analysis featured at Townhall.com. Plato may also be found at www.sonoranalliance.com, www.politicomafioso.com, www.Arizona.newsplatoon.com with contributions at parcbench.com, BlogNetnews.com, the Arizona Republic, The Sonoran News, AzNet News, and the Foothills Focus. Plato holds a Masters in Education - Counseling from Northern Arizona University. She is a certified social studies teacher, and counselor with over 20 years experience working with children and families. Her experience includes work as a school counselor in Arizona and Washington school districts, private practice, and a secondary level teacher of U.S. Government, Economics, and History.
May, 2009Ms. Plato develops a point of view using a prose style to offer opinion and analysis citing pop culture and classic literature. Reference to The Simpsons or South Park are highlighted in turn with political newsmakers of the Middle East like Benjamin Netanyahu or Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Recent controversy over her editorial regarding U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama crystallized as the media covered Hillary Clinton’s reference to Robert Kennedy being assassinated on the campaign trail: {{quote| “Do any remember Le Morte d’Arthur? Sir Thomas Malory did not pull punches. Arthur’s reign goes down in defeat, death–to Avalon, legend taking back the boy-king to live another day. Everyone betrays Arthur. I wince when I see the John F. Kennedy comparisons for Barack Obama. Running for President can be inherently dangerous; just ask Bobby Kennedy’s kids..” [1]
KKNT960 [2] consistently ranks Ms. Plato’s political blog, The Right Woman, in the Top Ten Blogs of Arizona[3]. Recent articles noted as in the Townhall.com national rankings of What’s Hot.
Arizona Political Heat editorial staff recently wrote about the author:
“Gayle Plato, who blogs for both Sonoran Alliance and townhall.com, has a great article refuting the Catholic Sun’s recent piece which implied that Catholics are opposed to laws against illegal immigration. The Catholic Sun refused to print her letter to the editor responding to its article. Probably because Gayle Plato made some compelling points.” [4]
Plato instrumentally placed Senator John McCain’s Vice Presidential running mate, Sarah Palin into the Internet blogging dialogue as a potential choice, months prior to the selection. Plato coined the phrase, ‘Sarah Palin is the Elizabeth Cady Stanton of the 21st century’, referring to the original feminist and suffrage leader[2]
The noted Top Conservatives on Twitter report has listed Plato and her writing as part of the #TCOT- a national shortlist of the top conservative activists in the nation. See top TCOTReport blogs: [5] [6] Referenced article at WSJ.COM:[7]
Smart Girl Politics [3]also included Plato as one of its Southwestern original 100 members: [8]
Gayle Plato is NOT the designer of the game Scenarios; another person with same name.
[edit] External links
[4]Smart Girl Politics Page
[5] Wall Street Journal Online Linking #1
[6] Wall Street Journal Online Linking #2
[7] Conservative Feminism Website
The Right Woman, Gayle Plato’s blog
The Sonoran News
The Foothills Focus
KKNT
The Catholic Sun
[8] Contributor at Sonoranalliance.com
[9]Contributor at Arizona News Platoon
[10]CCUSD watch comments
[11] #TCOTReport Top Conservatives on Twitter List and Newsfeed
[12]
[edit] References
1.^ http://therightwoman.blogtownhall.com/2008/03/12/disenfrancised_voters_and_le_morte_darthur.thtml
2.^ [1]
3.^ http://kknt960.townhall.com/youropinion/
4.^ http://arizonapoliticalheat.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-catholics-feel-about-illegal.html
5.^ http://www.tcotreport.com/
6.^ http://topconservativesontwitter.org/index.php/component/userdetail/?twitter_id=rightwoman
7.^ http://obama.wsj.com/article/03Tqb6I5gW4Y8?q=Timothy
8.^ http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profile/GaylePlatoBesley
Retrieved from “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayle_Plato-Besley”
Categories: 1964 births | Living people
Wow! Now I know who he is! I do support many of his viewpoints.
In a previous blog, I added part of a long list of top 10 bloggers. I was perusing the list and found Ezra Levant. It is relly worth going to the description of him: it’s huge ad intriguing. A glimpse of a writer in action. (I may or may not endorse his actions or work, however I certainly admire his achievements in writing!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Levant
Publishing
In 2004 Levant co-founded the Western Standard, a national magazine with an emphasis on Western Canada, political conservatism, and libertarianism.[21] In October 2007 the magazine ended its print-run due to its unprofitability and became an exclusively online publication.[22] Levant sold the publication’s remaining assets to Matthew Johnson.[23]
A column by Levant appeared in the Calgary Sun on and off, over a ten year period, until October 2007 when the paper dropped the columnist because of an “internal personnel decision.”[24] He continues to write occasionally for the National Post.[25]
[edit] Human Rights complaint
On February 14, 2006 the Western Standard drew the attention of the Muslim community by reprinting the controversial editorial cartoons depicting Muhammad, the founder of Islam.[26]
Levant republished the Muhammed cartoons on his website in January 2008 on the same day he appeared before a hearing of the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission investigating a complaint by Syed Soharwardy of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, and the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities about Levant’s earlier publication of the cartoon. Additionally, Sowharwardy has filed a complaint with Calgary police about Levant saying he fears for his safety because of “lies” he says Levant has been spreading about him claiming Levant is inciting hatred. Police said they were actively investigating the complaint.[25]
Levant was called before the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission and asked to respond to the complaint. At the demand of Levant and his lawyers, he was allowed to videotape his interview with Shirley McGovern, a human rights investigator with the commission. The videos of his interview before the Alberta Human Rights Commission were published on YouTube by Levant,[27] which received a notable amount of interest from bloggers and internet users, spending several days in the top ten viewed videos on YouTube. The videos have been collectively viewed more than half-a-million times, and excerpts of the audio and video been featured by many notable radio and television programs.[28][29] Soharwardy’s complaint was ultimately withdrawn [30] and the police investigation ended; however the identical complaint by the Edmonton Muslim Council proceeded. The complaint was dismissed by the Commission on August 5, 2008.
The timing of the Levant case was notable, in that it coincided with a high-profile case considered by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The case was initiated by the Canadian Islamic Congress against Maclean’s Magazine for the printing of material they alleged was also discriminatory towards Muslims.
Levant and several other conservative bloggers, as well as the National Post, are being sued for libel by lawyer Richard Warman as a result of comments made about the lawyer in relation to human rights complaints he has initiated.[31]
In July 2008, Levant was invited to be an expert witness before the U.S. Congress’s Human Rights Caucus,[citation needed] where he spoke about the tribunals.
See also: Canadian Islamic Congress human rights complaint against Maclean’s Magazine
[edit] Stance against the Alberta Human Rights Commission
In 2008 Levant republished the letter of Steve Boissoin that had gotten Mr. Boissoin fined $7,000 and ordered not to publicly comment on homosexuality again. Although a complaint was filed with the Alberta Human Rights Commission over Levant’s letter, the commission claimed his publishing of it was legitimate political discourse.
Levant denounced this inexplicable change in attitude as an indication of the uneven standards of the AHRC and the fact that it was intentionally anti-Christian. Levant noted that “100% of the CHRC’s targets have been white, Christian or conservative” and that “It’s legal for a Jew like me to publish [Boissoin’s letter]. It’s illegal for a Christian like Rev. Boissoin to publish it.”[32
It’s time to submit your book reviews, articles, poems, and announcements about anything related to writing, editing, publishing, and book promotion.
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journeys call us to return; walking always photo by Mary MacIntyre
These cloudy days make me happy. First they have brought rain to my plants. Second they have completed 50% of the work I need to do on my “landscaping” PT gig. We don’t have much rain here, and so every drop is a blessing.
Article writing is very similar.
First tip: Look for keywords keyword in first 4 words of title) listen to the above video.
A good way to write a popular article is to find a problem
that the people in your target audience have and then provide
them with an answer that will help them solve it.
People like to read things that offer solutions to problems
and preferably ones that are not too hard. Articles that contain
easy to follow steps work very well in just about any situation.
For instance; Three Steps to Super Clean Windows or How to
Stop a Leaky Faucet in Four Easy Steps.
Keep that in mind when you are deciding what to write in your
next article and you will have an easier time deciding what
to write about.
Make sure you look for your next tip tomorrow.
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Let’s talk about choosing the right title for your article.
Do not underestimate the power of a good title when it comes
to getting your article read. The right title can help your
article be picked by interested reader and published by
newsletter owners.
Your title should be descriptive and catchy, It should make the
reader want to know more about the content in it. The idea is
to capture the readers attention with a casual glance and let
them know what it is about at the same time.
This may sound a little tricky but with some practice and
testing you will easily get the hang of it.
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Light always abounds within us: celebrate! photo by Mary MacIntyre
Gee I took that picture when spring air was just beginning to fill the sky. Promise of warm, vitality sprouting, enrgy surging. Soon, I promise soon!
Right now I am listening to Beethoven’s 5th Sonata…what a wondrous way to awaken a winter’s night. Life contains far more than we might remember. Praise…hear the violins? No so go to youtube…better yet:
Listen while you read. Stories will pour forth unto your imagination. Take notes.
Back to the blog. On my way out of work (Organic Health Food Store),
I noticed a new Magazine: High Dessert Dog www.highdesertdog.com
A brand new magazine with a good deal of advertising! Let’s look at what this woman has done. Economic downturn becomes a passionate upturn. Did your Mother ever say turn that frown upside down? Got it.
It is a targeted niche and very profitable market. Everyone is going to feed their dog, well almost everyone. With more seniors than ever, you’ll have all the old ladies and gents wanting to fuss MORE over their beloved pets.
More businesses than ever will be started in the next 5 years. In the early 80’s in a previous Bush recession, whilst Microsoft was but a fledgling business, publishing was the fastest growing and profitable industry around. What did these publishers do? They made a lot of money fast, and then sold their magazines to bigger publishers and then worked for the new owners. Call to all writers, this is a terrific time to thrive. Whether it is print, online, or a newsletter: the market calls to you. People need information, inspiration, and good news. Come story tellers, and weave your magic.
Consider that Obama won due to his elegent, and bold rhetoric. His oratory power created a swell within all age groups. Use your imagination and write write write.
PS: They are applauding my talk. Youtube can make a good night. By the way on www.lifetipsdaily.com I mentioned a new website to me, where you can get a lot of gifts, exercises, and a dose of inspiration. I let them know that I blogged about them, and they invited me to write for them. I’ll do so later. Please go visit them…yes go to my other blog. Who knows? Your talent may be needed.
Want to submit an article here? Leave me a commnet.
Getting into the niche article database (versus the big guys) and a few opportunities for magazine submissions.
Article databases are kind of a standby for freelance writers. It’s easy to join, free (or low-cost), and if you produce enough content and get enough page views, you can bring in money long after you’ve published the article. Actually, that little phrase “long after” is the key to understanding those big databases. It takes time to build up enough content, and get enough page views, to make any significant income. And there is plenty of competition.
Still, the lack - or long turn around time - on pay is often ignored because if you do get enough content and enough exposure, you can get payback in referrals from the sites that use your content. Your content there also gives something to potential clients: they can easily see your writing style, your ability to produce, your expertise. Maybe it’s not about the money.
I’ve not brought myself to do anything at the really big sites, like Associated Content or Ezine Articles. They’re just so big and so, well, not special.
The compromise I’ve found is in smaller, niche article databases. One I’ve found is Wahm-Articles.com. There is no monetary compensation, no ad revenue, no page view rates. It’s strictly for advertising, referrals, and building your expertise. That’s okay. I’m not expecting to make money from these article databases, just gain clients and experience. It makes sense to me to go with a smaller database that targets the same audience I’m after - in this case, work at home moms - and take advantage of 1) less competitive masses and 2) the expert appeal that comes from being part of a specialized site.
There are other niche article databases around… and of course, this opens up the whole “Should a freelance writer have a niche or just generalize” debate. I won’t get into that here. (You might think you know my answer because I have a wahm niche… but don’t make too many assumptions.)
Below you’ll find a list of a few niche article directories to get you started. I haven’t read through much on these sites, so make sure the guidelines and the content fit what you’re after.
Good morning readers and writers. It’s Writers Work Wednesday. Let’s get some dollars going.
Avalon sure is friendly to potential authors. Their ”want list” is almost always updated. They’re currently putting the call out for a guide on travel to Honduras.
Are you new to blogging? You may want to see if you can get on board with the Families.com blog network.
Veteran writers based in San Francisco may want to check out this posting.
Here’s a magazine I would read: Mexico Xpatz is seeking freelance writers. I’m burned out on writing about Mexico right now, so I won’t compete with you! (I’ll just subscribe and read you later!)
Novelists: Twelfth Planet Press has put out a call for novellas numbering between 20,000 and 40,00 words.
Another thing I want to bring up this Writer’s Work Wednesday is this wonderful book I’m reading that WILL get you motivated to query magazines and GET ASSIGNMENTS. I’m not even done with it, yet I CANNOT wait to recommend it to you: Writer Mama by Christina Katz.
Christina takes you through the process of becoming a writer for magazines, from beginning to end (and beyond). One book has never generated so many ideas for me before. I am reviewing it for About.com Freelance Writing, and carefully crafting my review. But don’t wait, get it today!
Following are some questions I’ve ran into lately from various peers, online and etc.
What the heck does FNASR mean? This stands for First North American Serial Rights. First of course indicates that this is the first time your piece has been published in North America. While well known as the U.S. and Canada, you should also be aware that Mexico is geographically and officially part of North America, meaning a publisher will not have to ask for International Rights for printing in Mexico. Of course, this will most likely only be an issue in academic works, or bilingual/Latino-targeted publications. Serial rights indicates that the rights apply to a serial (repeating) publication- such as a magazine. For information on managing and making decisions about rights for your work, I highly recommend joining the Freelance Writer’s Union.
Should I query by phone? Very rarely is this an acceptable method of pitching an article or article idea to an editor. Instead, you should carefully investigate the preferences of an editor through their writer’s page or through the Writer’s Market.
I haven’t got paid even though I submitted my article at the beginning of December! I saw that my article came out yesterday. Am I dealing with a scam? Actually, probably not. If you have a contract for your work, check the wording. Often magazines will pay after publication. You may be getting your check any day now.
I notice you’re a full time freelancer. Do you like it? Is it a good fit for moms? Can one really get the bills paid? I do like my job and running my own business. The bills are getting paid, but I have to bust my butt just about every single day to do so. As far as being a good fit for moms, I would not recommend trying to make full time money if you have children who are not yet in school- at least not without some kind of childcare. I have a four year old who is in preschool 3x a week. I do try to get work done the other 2 days, but it’s just so very stressful.
Thanks for all the questions, and sorry about the comments issue. The boss man here at 451 Press is working on it as we speak. Meanwhile, keep emailing using the link to your right!
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Getting into the niche article database (versus the big guys) and a few opportunities for magazine submissions.
Good morning readers and writers. It’s Writers Work Wednesday. Let’s get some dollars going.
Following are some questions I’ve ran into lately from various peers, online and etc.
