I am at a point in my writing career where I need to branch out. Yes, I have written 3 books and a picture book, but I have decided that writing books is not enough. I need another challenge--one that will keep me on a deadline and push my skill level.
Years ago, I freelanced. I searched out magazines and newspapers looking for editors who needed work from outside writers. You might say, I was eager for bylines. It was a good business tactic, and I was able to see over 200 of my non-fiction articles in print. But that was then. My situation is different today. I am older--not necessarily wiser--not as sure of myself, and not really eager for bylines. Back then, I wrote to help pay the bills. Today, I write because I love to write. Don't get me wrong. I get a kick out of seeing my articles published, and Guardian Angel Kids has been an absolutely wonderful avenue for my short non-fiction, kid related articles. I love that ezine! However, I need more.
So starting today, I am studying the Writer's Market for editors looking for new writers. I am making it my goal to send out at least one query or an article or a short story to a children's market every single week in the remaining months of 2015. Fingers are crossed. All I need is your encouragement. In the mean time, check out my latest article, Cloud Factory in the Sky (contrails), in GAK's April issue on clouds, and wish me luck.
Years ago, I freelanced. I searched out magazines and newspapers looking for editors who needed work from outside writers. You might say, I was eager for bylines. It was a good business tactic, and I was able to see over 200 of my non-fiction articles in print. But that was then. My situation is different today. I am older--not necessarily wiser--not as sure of myself, and not really eager for bylines. Back then, I wrote to help pay the bills. Today, I write because I love to write. Don't get me wrong. I get a kick out of seeing my articles published, and Guardian Angel Kids has been an absolutely wonderful avenue for my short non-fiction, kid related articles. I love that ezine! However, I need more.
So starting today, I am studying the Writer's Market for editors looking for new writers. I am making it my goal to send out at least one query or an article or a short story to a children's market every single week in the remaining months of 2015. Fingers are crossed. All I need is your encouragement. In the mean time, check out my latest article, Cloud Factory in the Sky (contrails), in GAK's April issue on clouds, and wish me luck.
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