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mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:33 am

fiction, poetry, mystery.

anyone?

submissions in other categories are welcome as well, but no one's expressed interest in the above. for those of you who are wondering what's going on, we're trying to start a free online magazine for women.

post here or pm me please.

thanks.

sequoia

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:35 am

What about book reviews?

gp2.0

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:38 am

I may write a fiction piece. No promises, though. Also, be warned - it will definitely have some kind of paranormal content.

Is there a timeline for when you want it done?

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:41 am

sequoia wrote:

What about book reviews?

sounds good. do you want to write one?

sequoia

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:42 am

mummiedearest wrote:

sequoia wrote:

What about book reviews?

sounds good. do you want to write one?

Yes. Jewish or all books?

I just got four new fantasy books Smile

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:42 am

gp2.0 wrote:

I may write a fiction piece. No promises, though. Also, be warned - it will definitely have some kind of paranormal content.

Is there a timeline for when you want it done?

the idea of the magazine is to combine different interests. feel free to write a paranormal piece.

edited to add that I am asking first submissions to be in by next week wednesday (july 25th). might as well get the ball rolling.

gp2.0

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:46 am

Well, I'll keep it relatively tame this time. Frum mags won't accept even the tamest paranormal, so this should be fun. Very Happy

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:46 am

sequoia wrote:

mummiedearest wrote:

sequoia wrote:

What about book reviews?

sounds good. do you want to write one?

Yes. Jewish or all books?

I just got four new fantasy books Smile

all books. feel free to review what you want, but obviously keep the review clean. if the book has some risque content, add a warning. do you think you can rate the following?

-appropriate imagery
-language content
-religious content

I think this could be really good for women who want to read secular literature but want someone to censor it first. if there are particular chapters that are iffy, please note them so people can skip if they want.

oh, and which books did you get? I need some new shabbos reading material Smile

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:49 am

gp2.0 wrote:

Well, I'll keep it relatively tame this time. Frum mags won't accept even the tamest paranormal, so this should be fun. Very Happy

don't keep it tame, gp2.0. write it as you normally would. if the editors feel it needs taming, they'll let you know Smile

just be open to requests for changes. I think that should be the rule for every submission, aside from recipes. (ed. note: can you change the quantity of baking soda? Wink

)

WhoAmINow

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:53 am

Poetry? You WANT poetry? Oh, I'm in!

...but does anyone actually want to read it?

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:57 am

WhoAmINow wrote:

Poetry? You WANT poetry? Oh, I'm in!

...but does anyone actually want to read it?

yes, I think people do.

lamplighter

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 11:59 am

I can do poetry.
I usually write intense stuff, a reflection on real life feelings and issues.

Tell me if you're interested.

cinnamon

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:02 pm

Where would we send the submissions?

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:03 pm

lamplighter wrote:

I can do poetry.
I usually write intense stuff, a reflection on real life feelings and issues.

Tell me if you're interested.

I'm interested. I'll let you know if it's too intense.

mummiedearest

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:12 pm

cinnamon wrote:

Where would we send the submissions?

outofthebluemagazine@gmail.com

(title of the magazine is still not final, btw.)

seeker

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:29 pm

I'd offer an advice column but wait, that's about 90% of imamother already anyway LOL

21young

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:41 pm

I love this idea! Too busy right now to contribute, but I can't wait to have another free source of good literature. Thank you in advance!

Rainshadow

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:47 pm

I have lots of poetry that would be suitable. I'll dig in my files and get a frum one!

Thanks for starting this magazine!

amother

Jade

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 12:48 pm

21young wrote:

I love this idea! Too busy right now to contribute, but I can't wait to have another free source of good literature. Thank you in advance!

Without pay, I wonder how many people will actually contribute...

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gp2.0

Mon, Jul 16 2012, 1:23 pm

OPINIONATED wrote:

21young wrote:

I love this idea! Too busy right now to contribute, but I can't wait to have another free source of good literature. Thank you in advance!

Without pay, I wonder how many people will actually contribute...

Sometimes, being able to write freely without being censored to rigid magazine guidelines, getting your name out there and just doing what you love, is worth it.

Writers don't make much pay anyway. Most writers do it because they love it, and if they end up getting paid, it's a nice result of putting themselves out there.

If you really want to get paid for writing, you need to do professional writing - copy editing/translating type of work.

For fiction or any magazine and newspaper submissions, I earn an average of .06 cents per word. The most I've heard of writers getting paid is .10 cents per word. For professional writing, I average more like .30 cents a word. With this logic, why should I EVER write for magazines?

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