panzerkunst is writing for NaNoWriMo
DONE!
3 months ago
My book is now for sale through blurb.com!!!
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How to be published
It made me
feel productive.
 "It is not so much to publish, as it is what and where you publish."
How I did it: More than the process of publishing--which was through a colleague that invited me to submit an article for a book she was writing--what really matters is what you publish, which leads to the question where to publish. Anybody can publish anything through Kinko's, self-publishing, or small homemade presses. The question is--what do you want to be published? Which leads to the question-where do you want to publish? In my case, I wanted to have an article in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal. In order to do that, however, I need to write an article either on a scientific finding, literature review, or exploratory research in a subject I really knew. More than the act of publishing though, what represented most of my four years was reading literature on that subject and gaining experiences to be able to present exploratory work, as well as to get into the academic circles that made my participation in a publication possible.
Lessons & tips: The key things is to read as much as you can about the sort of thing you want to publish. Whether it be an article, a novel, or an op-ed, I think that what most helps is reading as many of these things as you can, in the publication you would like to see your ideas in print. Once you know what you want to write, learn about the press, publication, venue, market, and see what is out there, both to learn what others have said on a subject or to see "how it is done." |
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How I did it: created and organized an art festival in 2002-2003. drafted documents like budgets, mission statement, press kits, a list of artist/authors/musicians/workshop leaders/and other dope people to come, a p.o. box to accept donations and submissions, bi-weekly volunteer meetings, fliers, benefit shows to raise money, and then started looking for sponsors.if it sounds daunting, its because it was. lolafter this, the experience was so beyond any… Read how I did it…
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panzerkunst is writing for NaNoWriMo
SOON
4 months ago
Within the week, I should have a book on Blurb.com!
panzerkunst is writing for NaNoWriMo
GO
5 months ago
Going to try to design one as part of an online contest.
i want to do it!
11 months ago
ok, so im 15, my only career thought has just gone down the loo, and what do i have left floating in this blonde head of mine? an apparent talent for writing, stubbornness, and an idea that wont go away.
can i do it?
probably not.
tune in, lets wait and see!
Caitie B. Went Horseback Riding! Check one of those things off my list =)
It is as cool as it sounds, and really not as hard.
14 months ago
At the very young age of 16 I was published a total number of 7 times in my counties newspaper. All I had to do was walk in there with my resume my camera, and examples of my work. you just need to get motivated, you can do it!!
It counts!
14 months ago
In fifth grade, I wrote a poem about nature and it was published in an annual poetry book for young children.
My fifth grade teacher even bought the stamp so that I could send it in.
I can’t remember most of it, and I think my mom has both copies of the book that was sent to us.
I think it went something like…
nature is a wonderful thing
like birds, it lets them have wings
(some other things, a couple verses)
isn’t nature a wonderful thing?
: )
I think it’s really cute, even now!
teachingforlife is chillin out
Published Yes
16 months ago
That one is for me too. I am always writing but because of my studies I can never concentrate long enough on my own subjects. I am working on a dissertaion…
Bjarke is wondering what to do with his life
Nearly indescribable
17 months ago
I can’t believe it’s been nearly half a year since I published. It seems like forever and yet I remember it so clearly. The thing I got published was a short story named Faldet (The Fall in English) in Politiken (one of the biggest Danish newspapers). It was so surreal to see your name, face and your story in the sunday edition of the paper. I recommend anyone to keep trying—it makes all the rejections worth it when it finally happens.
Next goal: Get a traditional publisher to publish a book-length piece of fiction written by me :)
panzerkunst is writing for NaNoWriMo
It's a Start
23 months ago
A British publisher bought a photo from me for a book they’re publishing!
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1 year ago
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