Writer-In-Progress

Just wrapped up the final edit of the article for the business magazine. It’s not due til Friday but I like getting things in early when I can.

This one has been hanging over my head for a bit. It was an idea I was originally (still am) excited to research and had lofty aspirations of interviewing a number of professionals for (it’s on capital campaign funding). Problem was, the folks I requested interviews with weren’t interested in sharing LOL. (or possibly too busy).

Last week I had to change my topic focus. I have never had to do that before, and I didn’t like it one bit. The topic is really the same, I’d just hoped to do more expert advice/profiles than a straight up article.

Just to be safe, I emailed the editor last week to let her know. I was worried she’d not like it not having personal advice but she was OK with it, so I ran with it. Well,walked. It took a bit more research than I’d have liked but all in all, an interesting article.

What’s even more exciting is that this is the last summer article on my calendar. True, I go back to the classroom on Monday (ugh!!) but my brain is now free to plot the story that came to me on a walk on Friday. Another iPod inspired moment, this time based on my completely and unadulterated infatuation with one-hit wonders from the 1970s and 80s.

I don’t have it plotted completely yet but it’s getting there. Well, as close as I can get before starting. I’ve only 100% plotted one story in my life, and that one never got written LOL. Nothing like stealing story thunder with a too-detailed outline.

I’ll be back here soon. I’m hoping to start adding more resources and helpful articles for writers once I get things moving on the school end. And I’ll have Jason the Boy Genius pick a contest winner soon so I can send out this package.

Happy writing…

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