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| happymama58 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:03:11 PM
I've written 2 articles for the daily newspaper in the town we lived in. The publisher also publishes several magazines, and I approached the editor of those magazines about freelancing. She was very supportive and gave me an assignment right off the bat. It was published in a magazine that came out today!! My other article will be in the special "Bridal Guide" the newspaper puts out each February or March. Anyway, I've had my dissertation published but this is different. The pay is very low, but it's a start!
Oh, the article is about a very old Catholic boarding school, church, etc, that is now an antiques mall, bed & breakfast, restaurant, etc.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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| BamaSuzy |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 6:33:26 PM
I must warn you that seeing your name in print is ADDICTIVE!!!!
I've been a newspaper reporter, and then editor, for the last nearly 28 years now....when I started I wrote community news for $8.20 PER WEEK!!!! I worked really hard at that and was made a full time writer in about a year...so keep at it!!!!
But I'm warning you, once that ink gets in your blood, you are hooked for life!!!! ha!!!
Best wishes! I am so happy for you!!!! this will be a great stepping off platform for you to do freelance writing for magazines and others as well!
You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt! |
| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 9:33:40 PM
Kudos to you Patti - isn't it exciting to do something you love and see your name in writing!!!! Keep on writing!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 3:59:50 PM
Patti,
How wonderful. Congratulations!!!
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Lavender Cottage |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 10:03:04 AM
Congratulations Patti! That is so cool! :)
Ellen in MI |
| LynnMarie |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 09:36:01 AM
Hip hip horray! From a former reporter (working to become a freelance writer) to you ... CONGRATULATIONS! |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 09:31:56 AM
Thanks for all your encouragement and kind words. I looked to see if the magazine is online, but the newspaper's webpage says they're putting it online this spring. When I get my copy, I'll try to scan it or something, if I can figure that out. 
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
| lamarguerite farm |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 08:58:02 AM
Congratulations!! How exciting!!
Blessings
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
http://LamargueriteFarm.etsy.com |
| owwlady |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 08:46:07 AM
Congratulations Patti, I'm so happy for you. I'm sure many more good things will come from this. You sure are a busy lady!! |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 08:41:38 AM
High five, Patti! This is but the beginning of an illustrious career I betcha. Congrats, Nance |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 06:30:14 AM
Congratulations, Patti! I wish we all lived close to you so we could all take you out to lunch to celebrate(a nice cafe in an antique mall)! :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 06:22:50 AM
Wow, Patti, that's fantastic! Way to go!
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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| sugarsfarm |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 06:06:23 AM
Yay!! Congrats Patti!! Im so happy for you!!
You must be the change you want to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi |
| junebug |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 04:49:41 AM
Congrats Patti, your living my dream! Can we read it online? That's so good, see this is what you were meant to do, all is right again!!
Visit me at my blogs:
www.countrypleasures.blogspot.com
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
And my new food blog at: www.homesteadblogger.com/gardencafe
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| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 04:06:23 AM
Congratulations! Good for you!
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 9:36:15 PM
Very cool Pattie! Wishing you much successs to you in your writing endeavors!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 8:10:40 PM
Good for you Patti! My best friend, Joy, is a freelance writer. She is also working on her Masters degree in psychology, but every morning she gets up early and works on her articles first. It takes a lot of discipline, but writing is her passion. I'm sure you will be quite a success.
Dawn in IL |
| Terre |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 6:57:43 PM
Congratulations Pattie! You're BONAFIDE now :)
Be true in heart. |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 6:55:55 PM
congratulations!
by the way...I grew up in a small Southern Florida town called Arcadia.(smiles)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 6:53:52 PM
It's called Arcadia Academy (which is it's original "school" name), and it's located in Arcadia Valley in southeast Missouri. Another town, Ironton, butts up to Arcadia Valley, and between the 2 towns & not even counting the Academy, there are numerous antique shops, a fabulous pottery studio/shop, and other artisans with shops. My article is just about the Academy, but I'm planning to add other information to it and submit a longer article to be published elsewhere, hopefully a magazine like Missouri Life or something. It's a beautiful area with so much to do -- several state parks very close, etc.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 6:49:48 PM
Congratulations, Patty! Where might this antique mall be located?
Sandy
I don't iron anymore. If I'm not wrinkle-free, why should my clothes be? |
| Mag |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:56:49 PM
Good for you Patti!
Remeber us when you are famous!
mag |
| Kelly43 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:51:00 PM
Patti, we are sooooooo proud of you!!!!! Way to go farmgirl!!
Kel |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:37:49 PM
Patti, hope this is the start of lots of good things to come. How is the house coming along? You have had a very busy year.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:20:43 PM
Patti, what a great thing for you. Being published is very gratifying. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:17:56 PM
Patty,
That is wonderful! I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
