Writers Unbound

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The time for poetry is now. It can be hard to sell. It can be hard to understand. So I bring you a few poets to speak. I love listening to a poet read. I love verse more than
musical lyrics, for there is a pause, a time, a solo sound calling inward. Images twirl through the brain. Feelings twist like leaves in the breeze. You
too can be the poet. You can reveal hidden experiences. You can scratch unexplored surfaces and marvel at the moist knowings that often squirm beneath.

Or perhaps your voice dwells among the angels where your destiny becomes revelling, clelbrating,proclaiming the power and joy with spirit. In a chaotic, sometimes cruel world, the songs of praise yearn to reach ears of the lost and bewildered as much as in ancient times. Peace Warrior proclaim the fullfillment of love. Walk amongst gardens of words and create bouqets for the hungry.

The time for poetry nedds you now. Your insight, anguish,joy life. IF you turn away, you forsake a dimension of your inner strength. Your throat suppresses the voice of eternity. Life peculiar shrinks into a vanilla lens. Look unto the mirror’s reflect and speak. Write. Claim the freedom contained within your voice.

Yep, its tourqoise

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Yvonne Perry brings us many authors, podcasts, and insightful articles about publishing. This blog is a must read for any writer. She also suggests ways to network, participate in contests, and services writer’s might use to proel their professional lives forward. Perhaps you might even enjoy subscribing. Here’s a recent article about writing for Parenting Publications. Enjoy.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Writing for Parenting Publications

© 2009 Kris Bordessa, Teri Cettina, Jeannette Moninger

Your kids are an endless source of funny stories and often inspire you to get creative about your parenting skills. So why not share these stories and ideas with other parents, and earn some extra money at the same time?

Kris Bordessa, Teri Cettina and Jeannette Moninger, successful freelance writers who contribute to national magazines like FamilyFun, Parents, Parenting, and Real Simple Family, recently released a how-to e-book. Cash in on Your Kids: Parenting Queries that Worked, is a guidebook for parents interested in learning more about working as freelance parenting writers.

Here, they answer some common questions about freelance writing:

Is parenting writing something I can do part time or on a flexible schedule?

Absolutely! However, when you need to do an uninterrupted telephone interview or a deadline is looming, it’s smart to have a back-up plan: A neighborhood babysitter, a supportive fellow mom, or a drop-in after-school program that will watch your kids while you work.

Can I write about my own kid or my personal parenting experience?

Often, yes. But first study the magazine you’re pitching to see whether they use first-person anecdotes in their stories (i.e., “When my child was 2, he shoved a penny up his nose…”). If they don’t structure stories that way, craft your pitch accordingly. And remember: Even if you write about your family’s experience, you’ll still need to provide research and/or advice from experts.

Do I need to be a professional writer to break into writing about parenting and kids?

Not necessarily. However, before you write for national newsstand magazines, you must have “clips,” or samples of other articles you’ve had published. Weekly or monthly community newspapers are often open to new writers, as are regional parenting publications.

What should I send an editor: A completed article or just a proposal?

Most editors want to see a proposal (a “query”) before they decide whether to assign an article to you. The exception is an essay–a first-person account of an event, without interviews or quotes from experts. Editors prefer to see completed essays before they decide whether they’ll publish them.

How do I learn more about publications that run parenting articles?

Start with The Writer’s Market (www.writersmarket.com). You can pay a monthly fee for the online version, or see if your library carries the book. Cash in on Your Kids: Parenting Queries that Worked also lists American publications that accept parenting articles, along with e-mail codes for reaching editors.

How much can I make writing about parenting and kids?

Local parenting publications pay less than national magazines but writing for them is a great way to develop a portfolio of your work. These “clips,” as they’re called, are crucial if you want to break into larger, better-paying magazines. National magazines—like Parents and Parenting—pay anywhere from $250 for a short item in the front or back of the magazine to more than $3,000 for longer features.

For more tips on writing for parenting publications, along with samples of actual writers’ queries, read Cash in on Your Kids: Parenting Queries that Worked (lulu.com or http://tinyurl.com/d5h8fv).

Contact(s):
Teri Cettina, Teri@Cettinaworks.com
503-239-6923 (Oregon) or
Kris Bordessa,

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On my other blog(s) (www.lifetipsdaily.com ) I wrote about Carol King and included a clip from her book:

The Law of Attraction for Regular People

I was curious to learn more about her work and so visited her site. I copied the following so you could learn more about her. She has written several reports. Her innovative approach provides many ways to improve our ability to use the law of attraction.

Carol also demonstrates how beneficial writing can be to promote an idea, passion or coaching practise. Sometimes educators neglect this important function on written communication in our worklives. Write. Write often.

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IThese are the famous although not last words of physicist Fred Alan Wolf in the movie “What The Bleep Do We Know.” I had to laugh, when coming to the end of the movie, the cameraman zoomed in on Mr. Wolf and with a cheeky little smile he leaned into the camera and said ‘ponder that for a moment’ I laughed because it was such an understatement after watching the movie.

The Secrets To Manifesting Your Desires

Actually there is no big secret to manifesting your desires. There is merely a process to follow. My shortened version of this process is Ask – Believe – Release – Receive.
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Show The World Your True Self
When you look at your body what do you see? Do you think positive or negative thoughts about yourself? Perhaps you think that you are too short or too tall, too thin or to stout, maybe you wish that you were prettier or that your nose was smaller or breasts bigger.All of us have looked at ourselves at some time or another and only seen the alleged faults.

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Hope dwells within the heart

Did you listen to this video? Julie story and skills are noteworthy. I’m appreciative of youtube clips that can bring me to confernces that I could never attend. Writers have much to share with us. Yes, if you are professional some of this may sound like rhectoric. However the tips offered and the fullness of story can still prompt us all. What a wonderful resource.

If you have never published, MS Cameron has great stories for you. Imagine: a friend’s dentist’s cousin turns out to be a producer for her screenplay! Her message is our connectedness and syncronicity might occur anytime, any place.

Our art needs to be shared, and can find homes. Our work has a spontaneous way of moving out into the world, finding its home, if we let it be shared and make its journey. Need to know more listen to her other videos as well. Or better yet, read some of her books.

If these last few blogs haven’t yet built up your confidence, perhaps start a writer’s group, or offer your own retreats for other to share. Not ready to be your own expert? Then invite writers to come and speak at a local venue or workshop. Save some moeny and charge enough to pay them and perhaps cover your expenses.

Listen to your video. Feel free to visit me at twitter.com/Makkinart too.

imagination circles and rocks

Writing has enthralled me since I was 7 years old. My second grade teacher introduced me to poetry and that’s when I began to write. I was so curious, I kept writing more poems that day, and she finally said,”Go back to writing normal now, Mary”.

In High school I discovered Ray Bradbury. I had read little Science Fiction at that itme. He opened another door to imagination and the well crafted word. We can travel so far in these these realms.

I found this video intriguing. Please listen to his story. How often we let ourselves be defeated by not floolowing through, or lack of persistancy. Perhaps you are the next Ray Bradbury. Perhaps you are the next great book reviewer. Whatever your dream: embellish it. Pursue it.

Each time you have completed a project, be proud. Send it out and share with friends. Cherish it. We can now publish online, and let the world see our works. Who knows whom you may inspire. Could you also double stories sold per year?

I tell you it feels good to be paid for my writing. It feels better to be able to prioritize time to write. I can expand these skills in so many directions. I can reach out to you and others and be supportive on your journeys. Do send me your words. Your dreams. However, most of all write! Contact me here or at twitter.com/Makkinart

Let your words sing out!

Writing On The Bones by Natalie Goldberg
Have you read this classic? I remember when I was seeling used books as a bookscout, when I finally took some time to read most of this book. I may have started it before I moved to NM, but I definitely finished it when I was here, in NM. I enjoyed hearing a voice that reinforced the necessity to write.

Yep, its tourqoise

1) Play.
2) Play the video.
3) Play in a new neighborhood.

I get a little dry sometimes. I take my blog seriously. Afterall, I hope to ignite the urger to write and succeed here. Yes maybe even pass on some mystic knowledge. What about creativitiy and humor? What about another lense at which to look at the world?

While looking for another topic I found this. Yes Yoda had a lot to say. Some of it is good, and why not just make a list of quotes in the video, or the next video, and muse about them.

Got that far? It’s almost my snack time. So a few questions.

What do write about? Wouldyou like to share it here?
When is the last time you published?
How do feel about publishing?
What is your present writing project?
How much time do spend each day writing?
What articles here would help you pursue your dreams?
I’d love to hear your answers.
Do you blog? Would you share your url with me?
I’d love to have a new url for a blog a day to share with my readers. To qualify send me a comment, what your blog is about and your url. How fast can I get 365 new urls to publish. Hmmm this would make a good tweet.

There's a story here...

About a week ago we had a Spring Snow Storm. I had the time to do a drive to a nearby town. Out in the country. Took photos. Felt exhilarated. Just as the drive got me going…these trees have many stories. Play with it.

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Some things are always clear...

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I’ve been busy at the World EFT Summit, an online event. I am amazed at all the resources, techniques, and benefits of this conference. Also, most of the practioners presented have written books. Moral of the story:2: most writers still have multiple gigs, and if you are passionate about something or know a lot about something then Write! Here’s a news update. Do google and learn more about EFT.