Writers On The Rise Monthly Online Zine for Freelancers February 2006

It is with great pleasure that I reveal the new design for Writers On The Rise. I hope you enjoy it and send me lots of feedback. I believe I've also finally fixed a long-standing window-size problem, so this issue should fit in any browser.

In less than one year, this online newsletter has achieved the vision I held for it in June, 2005, when we went from an e-mail format to an online format. I can't tell you how thrilled I am! I want to thank all our contributors, who are as committed as I am to helping rising writers achieve and celebrate our writing goals.

I feel a bit like the groundhod today, popping out of my hole to say "Hello," seeing my shadow, and then, "Oops, bye-bye, gotta go!" But, hey, I'm writing my first book and it's fairly all-consuming. I read fellow writer and new contributor, Gregory Kompe's newsletter today. He's been working really hard for a long time on his first book, and he sent his newsletter out while taking a long-deserved vacation, "It's time for a break and a little reward, so when this week's issue of The Fabulist Flash arrives in your inbox, my partner and I will be poolside in Mexico…"

I admit it. I was jealous. But I have miles to go before I reach the end of this writing journey and in the meantime I take pleasure in the process, as well as small indulgences to keep me going. I'm talking about the bar of Moonstruck chocolate in the left-hand drawer of my desk. A good morning sweat at the gym. A snuggle with my family. A funny t-shirt that says, "I can only please one person a day. Today isn't your day. Tomorrow's not looking good either." An encouraging e-mail from a fellow writer. Taking a moment to watch the Canadian Geese commute against a gray sky. An epsiode of "Desperate Housewives, Season One" on DVD. The Spring catalog from my editor at Writer's Digest Books where Writer Mama will appear in just one year!!!

And then I'm refreshed and ready to get back to work. And while I realize that this may not be everyone's idea of the perfect life, this is the life I've always wanted. It's the writing life. It's rigorous and sometimes daunting, but writing for publication has always been that way. And I wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world.

And on that note, I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter! Wendy Burt is still strutting her expertise, Kelly James-Enger is helping us stay fit, Susan Clark reminds us to remember the big picture, and brings out the story on the second edition of The Renegade Writer with coauthors Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell. Cathy Belben, television writer for Veronica Mars, is back with us. She'll be sharing "Good Reads for Writers." Gregory Kompes has joined us to illuminate "Turn Your Writing Hobby Into a Writing Career." Kristin Bair is back already—only now she's sharing "Lively Writing Tips" and has a new byline: Kristin Bair O'Keefe! And Kelly Huffman has a new assignment: To keep us all abreast of upcoming learning-by-immersion opportunities in "The Conference Confab."

YIPPEE! PITCHING PRACTICE STARTS FEBRUARY 22ND. BUT REGISTER NOW. SPACE IS LIMITED.
You've taken freelance writing classes, you've read writing and marketing books, you've published a few articles. Now all you need are assignments, deadlines and more checks made out to yours truly. In this class, pitching is all we do. Over the course of six weeks, we are crank out six queries. This is exactly the kind of practice you need if you want to get in the habit of landing regular assignments, designed for writers with a basic understanding of query writing, who want to take their career to the next level. For details visit: http://www.writersontherise.com/classes.html. Discount for former students.

A: Depending how long your piece is, there are several markets to consider. True Confessions buys longer pieces – about 3,000 to 7,500 words – but unfortunately they only pay about $100. There’s also True Romance (the very first place I got published with a $50 poem!) and True Story, both of which buy “real” stories of romance. (My guess is that most are embellished quite a bit though!) Also, in the 2006 “Writer’s Market” I noticed that True Love magazine says they are “a great place to start a writing career. We are desperate for stories.”

Some of the general women’s magazines also buy romances but you have to read a few back issues to get a feel for the tone and style. Woman’s World buys some pretty darn sappy stuff, but they also pay very well – about $1,000 for 1,000 words.

Q: I feel like I just keep accepting boring assignments because they pay the bills. How do you keep the excitement alive when you’d rather be doings something else?

I don’t mean you should turn down assignments. I know you’ve got bills to pay. But the key is to mix things up a bit. On any given day I will be working on three or four projects – usually in different genres.

If I’ve got a boring business article to edit, I’ll take a break to work on some fun greeting cards or bumper sticker ideas. I’ll go back to editing the business article then “reward” myself by working on a short story or filler.

And if you’re going to use the excuse, “I don’t have time,” then you really don’t want it bad enough. You’re just working within your comfort zone – looking for that immediate gig that pays the rent. If you want to eventually dump the boring gigs for the fun ones (or at least start attracting HIGHER-PAYING boring gigs!), you’ve got to create the opportunity.

I like to remind people of the old sayings, “The work fills the time allotted” and “If you want something done, give it to the busiest person you know.” If you tell yourself you’ve got to work on the boring article for 8 hours, that’s what you’ll do. But if you tell yourself you’ve got to spend those same 8 hours working on the boring article, sending in 10 greeting card ideas, writing the draft of a short story and sending in a filler, THAT’S what you’ll do.

Always add fun work to your “to do” list – even if it’s just spending five minutes for every 55 you spend on the boring stuff. You’ll get more done and maybe even open some doors for yourself along the way – so you can close some other ones!

Wendy Burt is a full-time freelance writer and editor in Colorado Springs, Colo. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Writer, Writer’s Digest, Byline and Family Circle. Autographed copies of her two books, “Oh, Solo Mia! The Hip Chick’s Guide to Fun for One” (April 2001, McGraw-Hill) and “Work It, Girl! 101 Tips for the Hip Working Chick” (June 2003, McGraw-Hill) are available through http://BurtCreations.com.

Lee is the author of Organizing From The Right Side of the Brain and more! Visit http://www.creativelee.com.

Featured Writer On The Rise

How I Found the Right Agent for my Nonfiction Book

The idea for my book on dog-friendly divorce came out of a frustrating and emotional conversation with my (now) ex-husband. He was very concerned for our two dogs and how the divorce would affect them. He said, "I know you've always wanted to write a book, there's your topic – dogs and divorce,"

As I relayed the conversation to the girls at work the next day, Deb Wood (The Oregonian's pet columnist and author of several books) happened to be training her dogs at my business, Pup-A-Razzi. "You know, that's a great idea" she said, "Do you really want to write a book?"

And so it began. With a published author as my mentor, I bought a copy of Elizabeth Lyon's "Non-Fiction Book Proposals anyone Can Write" and got to work. I'm a small business owner, so I typically put in about sixty hours a week there in addition to overnight pet-sitting jobs. Most of my proposal was written after 10 PM, fueled by caffeine. I also started saving up money for the Willamette Writers Conference. (Ok, that's a lie; I put it on my credit card.)

I'd heard great things about the conference and it really appealed to me. I knew I had a lot to learn, so the seminars would be beneficial. The conference also gave me a concrete deadline for completing my proposal. By far, the best part about Willamette Writers was the chance to present my idea to agents and publishers in-person. The opportunity to get immediate feedback on my topic was too good to pass up. I registered for all three days of the conference and signed up for the maximum number of one-on-one pitch sessions. My mentor helped me choose the six people that I would pitch my book to.

As the conference grew closer, I had several people (including my ex) read, edit and critique my proposal to get it into the best possible shape. I registered my own name and my book's working title, Dog-Friendly Divorce as domain names and set up a website. I had business cards made up and picked outfits for each day that I felt said "Creative, yet professional". When I received my copy of The Willamette Writer newsletter in the mail, there was an article inside on creating "the perfect pitch." Oops, better work on that too! A written "script" seemed too wooden, so I wrote up a few bullet points and decided to just talk to the agents as though I was telling a friend about an exciting new project I was working on.

My first pitch was to Jane Friedman from Writer’s Digest Books. She was warm and friendly and totally put me at ease. Although she liked the idea, she didn’t have any markets for pet books. She was very encouraging and even offered to email me the names of a couple of people who she thought might be interested. We had a few minutes left, so I asked her to critique my pitch and that was very helpful. As it turned out, four out of the six people I pitched to asked to see my proposal, a ratio I was very pleased with.

The seminars at the Willamette Writers Conference were great. The message I got from several was, I need to "build a platform." Huh? As a novice writer, I assumed that I would write my proposal, find an agent, sell the book, write the book and then start signing autographs. Turns out that agents and publishers actually want to see that you have the clout to SELL those books.

The main lesson that I learned was simple: Try, try and try again. I was shocked at the number of writers that I talked to who were afraid to pitch. They were talented, experienced writers with great ideas and the only thing holding them back was fear. I knew that not every agent would want my book, but that just meant that they were not the right agent for me. I paid attention to each rejection I got, and tried to learn as much as possible from each one. Several of the agents and publishers that decided to pass on my book referred me to other agents and publishers. I made sure to say thank you and follow up on those leads.

In fact, that's how I found my agent (I still love saying that) Kate Epstein. One of the agents I pitched at the conference and I were emailing back and forth after the conference, but decided that our visions of the book were too different. She suggested I contact Kate, so I did. Kate has lots of experience with dog books and best of all; she understands my book and sees the potential. I love working with her and I can't wait to see Dog-Friendly Divorce become a published reality.

Jennifer Keene is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer who enjoys training both dogs and humans at her business, Pup-A-Razzi (www.pup-a-razzi.com) in Beaverton, Oregon. When not teaching, writing or pet sitting, Keene spends time with her own dogs, Moxxy and Buffy. Her book on dog-friendly divorce is represented
by The Epstein Literary Agency (www.epsteinliterary.com).

Somedays when we're sitting home, all alone, tapping away at the keys, what we really need is a good, swift kick in the attitude. This is the new spot for just such a person when they appear on the Writers On The Rise radar. This month, that person is Karen Salmansohn. If you are not laughing while you work, let Salmansohn liberally apply her wit (and her foot) on an as-needed basis. Even better, you can sign up for her newsletter, read her blog, and send her hilarious and inspiring e-cards to alll your writing buddies. Check her out, folks. She's got what we all need on blah days. http://www.notsalmon.com/

Will you buy that special someone a Valentine's gift this year? What about buying something special for yourself? It can be as simple and inexpensive as new gel pens in far-out colors to something unique like personalized note cards or a gorgeous leather journal with creamy vellum paper.

If you treat your writing like a business and file a Schedule C this year, the cost of your indulgence is a tax write-off as a business expense. Maybe now you'll give yourself permission to buy that new time-tracking software or an all-in-one printer/fax/scanner. Even if you simply write for the love of it, a book on writing, a new notebook to jot down your great ideas, or even an inspirational CD that summons your muse is a worthwhile investment. Treat your favorite writer (that's you, right?) to a valentine that will make writing more pleasurable and celebrate your gift.

Author, speaker and consultant Kelly James-Enger is a certified personal trainer and the author of books including “Small Changes, Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life” (with Ellie Krieger, R.D.) and “Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money.” Visit http://www.becomebodywise.com for free articles about freelancing and more information about her.

LORI RUSSELL’S articles, "Victor Johnson: Making Music and Fun for the Young at Heart" and "Women for WineSense: Gatherings Around the Grape" will appear in Columbia Gorge Magazine's Spring issue. "Whatever Happened to... Catching up with the Neighbors" was published in the January edition of Ruralite Magazine.

SAGE COHEN was invited to be a monthly columnist for Black Lamb, a Portland-based journal devoted to the art of the essay. Her first essay will appear in the April 2006 issue.

LAURAL RINGLER published “Hands Like Clouds: Tai Chi with Robert and Leslie Fong” in the February issue of Entertainment News Northwest. She also earned her first professional photo credits (i.e. paid) for her photography accompanying the article.

KRISTI BIRKELAND published “Men in Skirts: Stepping Out of Starbucks” in the January 2006 issue of Organic Press.

KELLI WATCHERSON published Fisher Poets At Port in the January/February issue of Oregon Coast Magazine.

CATHY BELBEN’S article "Our Lady of Crash and Burn" will be published in the March issue of Seattle's Bicycle Paper. "Reading Behind the Screen," a piece about what she reads as inspiration for writing for a TV show, will appear in the spring edition of Village Book's Chuckanut Reader.

KELLY HUFFMAN published a review of the play "Restoration Comedy" on the website Theatermania.com.

Success happens in clusters, writers! Keep the stories coming and keep inspiring each other. Corrections, Omissions, News? Keep us posted.

UPDATED WRITING AND PUBLISHING NONFICTION ARTICLES CLASS STARTS MAY 3RD!

Want to learn how to write for publications on topics that engage you? In this e-mail course, you will develop confidence by writing and submitting an article at the end of our six weeks together. You can try your pen at the three most marketable types of nonfiction articles—personal essays, how-to articles and interviews—and polish and submit one of your drafts by the end of the class. The class workbook is 60-pages long and includes weekly questionnaires, check-ins, resources, inspiration and assignments to advance your writing career. Two detailed reviews of your draft-in-progress are included at weeks three and six. Visit Writing Classes with Christina Katz for more information.

Authors Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell have released a second edition of their popular book The Renegade Writer. In this interview they share a glimpse into their successful collaboration.

Why did you decide to revise the Renegade? Whose idea was it and what is different?

Linda: The second edition was our publisher's idea, which was great. Diana and I had come up with even more rules to break, as well as quotes from more editors and writers and ten real-life renegade writers.

Diana: The book came up for a reprinting after 10,000 books and by then we had heard from a lot of readers. People had done some amazing things, which we included to help other writers understand that people had used the advice and had great success.

How is the payment and promotional commitment different on a revised book compared to a first book?

Diana: We did the revision for free. The books were really fun to write and they’re selling well, so we just did it without any new negotiations. We’re just getting more royalties as the second edition sells.

Linda: It's been awesome! Everybody loves the Q and A’s with real renegades, and the new "rules to break" seem to be resonating with our readers. Diana and I get a couple of fan e-mails every week from writers who have followed our advice and had success, which is so gratifying.

Diana: My son was one month old when I started writing Renegade Writer, and that year I focused on the book. Then I slowly started writing again for magazines and I’m full-time now again. I am also the main breadwinner in the family. I write when my son is in pre-school, and I try not to go back in the office when he’s home.

I’m very much into the relationship thing and write regularly for magazines I like to read. I’m a big believer in using your ‘weakness’ to work for you – and not changing it. So instead of forcing myself to write for more publications, I just accept that this is what works best for me.

Linda: I started out doing copywriting and writing for small publications that paid around 10 cents per word. An article seemed to take forever to write; but I can tell you that now I can whip out a 1,000-word article in one to two hours (not including the research and interviews, of course).

As I broke into bigger and better-paying magazines, I dropped the copywriting. I was eventually writing 100 percent for magazines. After The Renegade Writer was published, I started getting more offers to co-author books so I added book co-authoring to my magazine writing.

Linda: Thank you! I think that Diana and I both naturally have an edgy, funny style, so our writing meshed perfectly. Also, we thought that a humorous style would fit perfectly with the "renegade" theme.

Diana: We’re lucky that’s the way we talk with each other, so that’s how it came out. We can’t even tell who wrote what. When we go out and talk together people say we should be a comedy act. We interact in a funny way, and it was fun to let that show in our writing.

I found the tone of the book so positive and encouraging, I wondered what you do to keep 'up' or get yourself through the darker times.

Linda: I call Diana! (I can hear her groaning right now.) I also have a goal buddy who I can call whenever the going gets rough. Try to find a writer who's at your level in her career and ask if she'd like to meet by phone or in person at specified times to brainstorm, motivate one another, and hash out writing problems.

Diana: I am a very optimistic person. I worked in marketing and it was a brutal environment. When I get really down, I think I could be back in that job, crying in the ladies’ room.

I did have a dark time this summer and it was very hard. I was physically exhausted from writing a diet book. The whole process was a push for production. So I took the summer off and only wrote for my regular magazine. Now I’m picking my book projects with that experience in mind.

Their next collaborative effort will be out this in Fall 2006: The Renegade Writer’s Query Letter That Rock.

Susan Clark is a freelance writer and co-founder of Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust. She was recently awarded the Author of the Year by the editor of In Good Tilth, a publication she contributes to regularly. She has published over thirty articles and has appeared in Permaculture Activist, the Capital Press, and the Canby Herald.

Schedule Some Reading Time

Mrs. Knoss, an influential grade school English teacher, said to me: "You can't start breaking all the rules until you know what they are and understand them." One of her methods for learning the rules: Reading.

Reading indulges your writer within; it's also one of the best ways to improve and enhance your writing craft. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, a little searching at your favorite online bookseller or through the stacks of your local library will return a plethora of books that will help you improve your style and abilities.

Want to learn how to write a book proposal or query, improve your characters and plot development, better understand structure and style, or if you need a little grammar help, read books on the subject. Understanding the basics is important if you hope to turn your writing hobby into a career. Yet, there's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Reading will help you learn from experts who have gone before you. After all, there's no way to successfully break the rules if you don't fully understand them.

Your reading time shouldn't only be technical. Reading books, articles or poems in your style and genre is also important. Experiencing the successful execution of solid style and technique is both enjoyable and educational. It gives writers a goal, something to strive for.

So, take Mrs. Knoss's advice, learn the rules before you break them. Combine a strong technical foundation with an understanding of how others are applying this foundation to your genre. This will help you discover your own writer's voice and allow your personal style to come through more clearly.

Gregory A. Kompes is a best-selling author, professional speaker and editor of The Fabulist Flash (www.FabulistFlash.com), an information and inspiration packed e-zine for writers.

What grabs your inner environmentalist? Use these motivators to maintain a sustainable office for the rest of the year:

How about guilt? The US is 4.5% of the world’s population, but we create 25% of the environmental impact. Wow. That’s motivation for me. Even a small change is a good start.

How about saving money? People in the US consume double the amount of energy that a person in Switzerland does. An energy audit and some simple improvements could add up to impressive savings.

How about kids? School age kids may push you into recycling or lead the way. And your recycling efforts will add to a better future for all the world’s children.

How about a love of the natural world? If each of us reduced our consumption and our waste, we would massively reduce the human impact on oceans, air quality and wildlife everywhere.

How about control? Isn’t it great to feel a sense of personal power? Your move toward a sustainable office is very much within your control to begin, manage and improve.

Just like you manage your writing by setting goals, you can set goals for your conservation efforts. Maybe even give yourself gold stars for achieving them. Why not?

Three Ways to Learn by Immersion

By Kelly Huffman

The Association of Writers & Writing Programs promises a “nonstop literary commotion” when more than 4000 attendees and 300 publishers gather March 6-11 in Austin, Texas. The star attraction is keynoter Walter Mosley (author of the Easy Rawlins mystery series), backed by a literary lineup of authors, poets and academics. The conference bursts with eclectic topics, from teaching in an Arab women’s university (“No Camels in Dubai”) to the avian tradition in poetry (“Bird-Witted”). Check it out at http://www.awpwriter.org/conference/index.htm

Find inspiration in the everyday at the Peninsula Writers’ Association Spring Writers’ Conference, March 10-12 on Washington State’s picturesque Fox Island. Author Bharti Kushner shows how to turn that recipe collection into a marketable cookbook, and Kim Pearson weighs in with “Your Life Story: How to Tell It Well.” Fiction writers will hone their craft in workshops on research, plotting, “extreme characters” and more. Details at http://www.peninsulawritersassociation.org/no_writer_is_an_island.htm

You won’t get lost in the crowd at the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, where registration is strictly limited to 200 participants. Slated for March 30 - April 2, the conference offers over thirty workshops on every aspect of writing—from brainstorming an idea to pitching and publishing your work. With workshop titles ranging from “Move Over Harry Potter: Writing Fantasy in the Modern World” to “Write Articles That Sell,” there’s sure to be something for everyone. Discover more at http://www.lasvegaswritersconference.com/

Kelly Huffman is a freelance writer and independent events planner based in Seattle. She contributes reviews and arts news to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the website Theatermania.com, and writes for the local lifestyle publication Destination Issaquah.

In one Chinese myth of creation, primordial man Pan Gu spends 18,000 years in a cosmic egg, slowly growing over time. When he finally wakes up, he’s got a chisel in one hand and an axe in the other (what better way to get out of an egg, right?). He flails about in the egg until he cracks it open and sends the elements of creation soaring into the universe. The lighter parts (yang) fly upward and become Heaven. The heavier ones (yin) fall and become Earth. With just a few tools and a lot of patience, Pan Gu has successfully created the basics: Heaven and Earth. Chaos has turned to order.

In order to keep Heaven and Earth separate, Pan Gu takes on the job of standing like a pillar with his feet firmly planted on Earth and the sky resting on his head. Each day the sky grows higher and the Earth thicker, and as the distance between the two stretches, Pan Gu grows taller to accommodate the expanding world.

You’ll be happy to learn that after 18,000 years as a sturdy pillar, Pan Gu finally realizes his job is done, and like any good creator, he gets out of the way. In fact, his getting out of the way is fairly dramatic; he lies down on Earth and dies. But then a beautiful thing happens. Heaven and Earth maintain the structure Pan Gu worked so hard to put into place, AND creation continues. Really, it does. But now, it’s a natural process that flows through Pan Gu without the tight grip of his control.

Kristin Bair O’Keeffe is a writer, teacher, and editor. In just a few weeks, she’ll be moving to Shanghai where she will explore culture, history, myth, and place. Her work has appeared in The Gettysburg Review, The Larcom Review, Permafrost, and Hair Trigger. She is a regular contributor to The ELL Outlook and PortFolio magazine. For more information, visit www.kristinbaircreative.com.

Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Rosenthal

Reviewed By Cathy Belben

Easily the most unusually structured memoir I’ve ever read, this former Might magazine writer Amy Rosenthal’s Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life is a fascinating glimpse into the particulars of one very funny, insightful woman’s life…alphabetically. By escaping traditional memoir format, Rosenthal has freed herself to approach a wider ranger of experiences and events that have importance in her life.

Rosenthal’s words remind us that there is beauty, humor, and joy in the seemingly inconsequential ephemera of every day life. If we take those bits of free-writing and jotting that clutter our journals and polish them lovingly, buffing them with the words they most deserve, we will be rewarded with a collection of ideas that readers will treasure—just as Amy Rosenthal has done.

“Children get to say ta-da! And I guess magicians, but other than that, it’s an underutilized expression,” Rosenthal writes. “But a self-congratulatory ta-da! Would certainly be warranted for any number of daily accomplishments.”

Read Amy’s book, put pen to paper, and write like you’ve never dared. Then smile at yourself, hold your work above your head, and shout a loud and triumphant, ta-da!

Cathy Belben is a Bellingham, Washington native whose writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Bookmarks magazine, School Library Journal, Bicycle Paper, and Writers on the Rise. A high school English teacher and librarian for the past fifteen years, she recently took a year’s leave from her job to write for television. For information about Veronica Mars, go to http://www.upn.com/shows/veronica_mars/.

The Writer Mama Story
by Christina Katz

...To be continued in the March issue. [Sorry folks, I'm the webmaster, as well as the editor and publisher!]

Christina Katz is a author, speaker and workshop facilitator from Wilsonville, Oregon. She is currently working on Writer Mama (Writer's Digest, 2007) to help moms launch a successful and productive writing career while taking care of the kids. She has published 200 articles in national, regional and online publications. For more about Christina, please visit: http://christinakatz.com, where you can read Christina's Busy Writer Mama Blog where she riffs on everything from Bono to "March of the Penguins."

Word of Mouth:

Here are a few photos from the month I spent at Soapstone, a writing retreat for women located in Nehalem, Oregon. The coast in January provides a dramatic backdrop of rain, wind and swollen riverbanks. In contrast, this haven designed and hand-built by Will Martin provided a nourishing space from which to dream and create. You can learn more at http://www.soapstone.org/.

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