Article Writing

Editor Steals Author’s Work & Asks for Compensation

November 4, 2010

Weird becomes stranger . . . The Consumerist reports that editor Judith Griggs, from Cooks Source Magazine, lifted an article by author Monica Gaudio  its entirety and published it without  her knowledge.   When Monica dared to write the editor and claim her work, the editor replied that everything on the web is “public domain”. Not only [...]

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Taking Your Shot with an Editor – It’s Up, and It’s Good!

September 6, 2010

“You have to get your feet square and balanced and pointed toward the goal before you take your shot,” explained Coach Rick Torbett. Coach Torbett was talking to basketball players, but I heard his comment and realized the wisdom and application for writers like you and me. Some basketball players are over-eager to shoot for [...]

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Pitch a Column Idea to an Editor: 4 Things You Need to Know
Before You Pop the Question

August 25, 2010

Will she say yes? The proposal dangles in the air like an August peach bursting with juicy promise. When you pitch a column, increase the odds that you’ll hear the right answer from your editor by incorporating the following strategies: 1.  Establish a strong, professional relationship with your editor first.  Make the proposal only after [...]

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