K asks, “Not sure how to post this as a separate question for you that I’ve not seen addressed elsewhere. Since you’ve written books and magazines, I’m hoping you can help me. I’m in the middle of writing Book 2 of a 3-book series on assignment by a children’s book publisher. I’ve published 1500 magazine …
May 22, 2008 Book authoring, Writing, You Ask, We Answer
Kayleen writes, “A couple of years ago in doing research for an article I ran across several photograph albums full of pics taken during the 1930s of an around-the-world trip that two very famous American composers took together. They were working on a musical during the trip. The photos were taken by a professional photographer …
May 21, 2008 Book authoring, Publishers, You Ask, We Answer
“I dread days where I have interviews scheduled.” “I’d rather give myself a root canal than call an editor.” “I’m so much better on paper than I am on the phone.” I’ve heard this, and variations thereof, from dozens of freelancers, many of whom are extremely successful professionals with hundreds of clips to their names.
I …
May 20, 2008 Advice, Interviewing, Reporting, Sources
If you’ve read The Renegade Writer (you have, haven’t you?), you might remember me reminiscing about my ten years of toil in product marketing and advertising, where I reported to various stupid and crazy bosses. That guy over on the left? He was one of my bosses … one of the few who was actually …
May 19, 2008 Writing
Just a reminder that there’s still time to sign up for my travel writing workshop! If you’re interested in figuring out how to turn your wanderlust into publishable words, roll your sleeves up and join us as we discuss everything from designing your itinerary to effective querying strategies. –[Alison Stein Wellner]
May 17, 2008 Classes
