A while back, I wrote down a list of things (about 60) that I want to do before I digress to wearing diapers and harassing the nurses at the Golden Years Assisted Living Center. Among them are the Redbull Flugtag, motorcycle across Europe, learn how to breakdance, and write something and get it published. Even though I have a lot on my plate right now, I want to check one of these items off. And no, it's not learning how to breakdance. I have a few lb's to loose before I tackle that item. I have decided that I am going to write something and try to get it published.
For those who have read my blog regularly, you have noticed that my writing style isn't the best, but it is a whole lot better than it used to be. My improved writing skills are entirely the result of my wife's tireless work in teaching me how to write like an adult. Writing is something that I used to hate doing, but now I find it to be cathartic and exciting. Thus, I want to write something and get it published in a magazine.
One problem. I have no idea what to write about!
I've heard from many of the authors on Doug Fabrizio's "RadioWest" program say that you have to write something you are passionate about. Well, there are a lot of things I am passionate about; my wife, fly fishing, traveling, the outdoors, environmentalism, cars I can't afford, high-end watches (it's a fetish really), to name a few. However, I am finding it difficult to find a subject that I truly want to immerse myself in. Also, I have NO idea how to write a magazine article. So, if any of you have suggestions about what I should write on, and how to write a magazine article, please let me know.
I am off to go check out "Writing Magazine Articles for Dummies" at my local library.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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4 comments:
The Christmas in Mexican Hat. It'd be a winner.
Hey Scott - I just checked out your blog for the first time because of your Facebook status. I have to say I am surprised by this entry, as I had no idea that you were interested in some of the things you're interested in. Why don't you just write a book and include a little bit of all those things your interested in? :)
By the way, my blog is mandjhatch.blogspot.com if you ever want to check it out....
I agree with Shannon, Mexican Hat Christmas is a winner. But something else you might want to think about is your favorite fly fishing area. I've looked at some fishing magazines before and they are professional writers. Why don't you do it from a locals perspective.
Good luck with this quest, it is really a great thing to have an article or photograph you've made published.
I am sure you'll find something to write about as well as magazine to publish it in.
Brian
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