My publication recently took a plunge! |
Author: anna curtis (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: 05-02-08 17:24
The Los Angeles-based magazine I'd been writing for for the last three years recently closed its doors, after a trainwreck of mismanagement finally took its toll on the poor little pub (which was actually regarded as quite "cool" by industry folks). I was made L.A. city editor a couple years back and have amassed quite a number of creditable articles, but am wondering where to go from here? The things is, I didn't care much for the type of things I was writing about--would rather stick with folks who enjoy honesty (not advertorials!) and derisive pithiness. Where to go now? Been lumbering around the Internet, searching for freelance gigs that look fitting but am hitting the wall hard.
Should I start by looking up agents? I have a half-done book of memoirs (I know, I know) and an almost-complete romance novel underway. Looking for advice but not quite knowing my question...
Sheepishly,
Anna
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Re: My publication recently took a plunge! |
Author: Ce Ce (---.clt.bellsouth.net)
Date: 05-02-08 18:25
Since you're not sure of your questions, your best bet is probably to read as many of the threads on the forums as you can, so you can get a sense of what other writers are talking about and writing.
Maybe that'll give you a better idea of what questions you should be askinging yourself -- and us.
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Re: My publication recently took a plunge! |
Author: Earnest Inkling (---.dsl.bell.ca)
Date: 05-03-08 17:22
You were made L.A. City editor? Well a very close friend of mine was copy editor for a publication on the east coast. When that folded, she sent out resumes and quickly landed a job as copy editor in a new town. I'd say send your resume around to as many places as you can.
Put all the most relevant material at the top and make sure you have a good layout that doesn't take up too much space, etc... Good luck!
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Re: My publication recently took a plunge! |
Author: anna curtis (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: 05-06-08 18:32
Thanks! I'll take both pieces of advice. I actually had been looking around at copy editing positions. Just heard back from a travel series!
Cheers :)
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