Monthly Archives: June 2011

Find Ideas for Freelance Feature Writing Everywhere

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

When you’re a freelance writer, everything you do in your day can lead to something to write about. Features are all about human interest. A broad field, no doubt. Whether your idea yields a full-blown article, a short news item … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writers: Heed These 15 Must-Do’s

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

When you write for publication, be it feature articles or news, always ensure that you’ll be called upon by editors to submit more assignments. To achieve this goal, follow these tips: 1) Keep a portfolio of published work to show … Continue reading →

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You Can Land Regular Freelance Writing Assignments

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

In these trying economic times, general-interest and trade publications have cut back on their writing staffs. Further, corporations, organizations, schools, and hospitals have reduced their publication and public relations’ staffs. Greater opportunities have opened up for freelancers with feature and … Continue reading →

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Haiku Retreat Planned In Wisconsin

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

The news you’ve been waiting for is here! Gayle Bull, Francine Banwarth, and Jerry Cushman have planned a wonderful haiku retreat in Mineral Point, WI, Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24. A great time to get away to the … Continue reading →

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Discover The Rewards of Feature Writing

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

Feature writers have inquiring minds. They like to learn new things all the time. Read what avid freelance feature writers like to write about, and hopefully you’ll be inspired to write and publish features for newspapers and magazines. Recently, I … Continue reading →

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Artist Thrives On Haiku

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

I recently spoke with Merrill Gonzales, an accomplished haiku poet and artist, who often combines haiku with her ink brush paintings (sumi-e). The Japanese call this “haiga.” I hope you learn from my interview with Merrill, and become inspired to … Continue reading →

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Beware: Follow Protocol in Writer’s Support Groups

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

You can make a session of your writer’s support group productive by keeping some simple rules in mind. First, your critique group should be limited to one genre, such as poetry, memoir, novel, play or short story. There should be … Continue reading →

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