Bøger af Carolyn Tomlin

Boot Camp for Christian Writers Carolyn Tomlin Writing-To-Publish: The Basic Foundations 2 The Publishing Opportunities That Await You! Section I: In the first part of this book, I'll explain the type of articles in both the Christian and secular market that need your manuscript, work that will educate, encourage, entertain and inspire others through the written word! Learn editorial techniques for publishing, how to break into those markets, get your message across, and earn extra $$$. How to Find Great Ideas to Write About! Section II: Great ideas are all around you! Learn how to see with writer's eyes, and hear with writer's ears! Discover how to glean ideas from your life experiences, your volunteer work, hobbies, career, family, and dozens of other aspects of living. Section I and Section II contain written exercises to help the writer develop skills in these areas. They can be completed individually or in small-group settings with other writers. You?ll find ways to extend learning, questions to consider, and discover interactive ideas with experienced writers.

More Secrets to Getting Published, Again and Again and Again Section 1 "Photography: Creating the Perfect Article Package" While writers use words to inform, entertain, educate and encourage readers, photographers depend on cameras. When these two mediums are combined, you create a winning combination most editors can't pass up! I will show you how presenting this combination to an editor can make a difference in getting an article contract-instead of a rejection letter. You'll learn how to use digital photography with an article query that will put your idea at the top of an editor's stack. Section 2 "One Idea-Multiple Markets" Use your research for many articles instead of just one. Research your topic once, and sell it many times! You can expand the magazine market by choosing a general topic that appeals to both Christian and secular publications. I'll help you discover how using "webbing" results in multiple sales that reach millions of people annually. Section 3 "Networking Successfully with Magazine Editors" Developing personal working relationships with magazine editors will increase your contacts in the publishing field and lead to more articles sold and published. I will teach you simple networking ideas that make a huge difference in your article sales. By following these techniques, you can also write for several magazines within the same company and expand your links. Bonus! To make writing easier, I've included some examples that will answer questions on the advantages of using digital photos when submitting a query. I'll share tips for using one basic idea and creating multiple articles from the same research and data. For me, networking tops the list as the number one approach to generating sales for the magazine market. I'll show you what works for me! Additional pages provide space for personal thoughts as you learn from this book. The Appendix offers advice as you write-to-publish. I ask God's blessings on you as write articles that inspire, educate, inform and entertain your readers. I believe that writing is a gift given by God. He gives us this talent and it's up to us to learn the mechanics of putting words on paper. A Bible verse that has given me hope follows: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

Four, More Articles Editors Love and How to Write Them! Section 1 "Writing and Selling the How-to Article" Used in both the Christian and secular market, the How-To Article is considered one of the easiest to write. Let me show you how to write about what you know, find a solution to a challenge, or share an easier way to solve a problem. Use quality photos to sell your How-To craft article ideas to editors by showing the materials needed, the steps involved in the directions and the finished product. Learn how to write in a sequence of steps, and give readers confidence in learning new information. Section 2 "Writing Newspapers Articles and Mini-Columns" Your local newspaper is a source for writers. Newspaper articles and short columns run anywhere from 300 to under 1,000 words, with 750 being an average. Keep your eyes and ears open to events in your community. Stay ahead of what is happening and offer to write an article. Editors need mini columns to finish out a column in magazines and newspapers. You can supply these needs by writing "tight" and "bright" articles that are geared to the audience and magazine. Section 3 "Break into the Magazine Market with Fillers" Do you have an amusing anecdote? What about a child's cute saying? Or, can you supply a brief quotation that matches the tone of the publication? Let me show you how to find these markets that use brief fillers and mini columns. I'll explain how to: Listen to conversations. Observe people. And come up with original thoughts that can turn your words into entertainment or laugh lines that bring smiles to readers' faces. Used for both the Christian and secular magazines. Section 4 "See the World-Write the Travel Article" Painting a visual picture of people, places, and things, and making readers want to go there, is only one reason to write travel articles. And the other reason? Traveling free-or almost! Personally, I have written dozen of travel articles while touring the U.S. and foreign countries. And most of the time, the published articles paid for the trip! You'll learn how to contact an editor before you leave home, steps to follow after returning from your trip, how to search for an unusual twist to well-known sites, how to use quotes from famous people from the area, and the value of using a photo package to gain the editor's attention. You'll also discover how one location provides spinoffs to a number of salable articles. And don't overlook armchair travelers-these people that want to read your articles, but never leave home. Enjoy this fun and exciting way to use your talents as a writer. Bonus! To make writing easier, I've included some examples that will answer questions on working with editors. Also, this book has exercises to complete at home that will improve your writing skills. The exercises are designed to be completed by yourself-or you can use them with others who enjoy this craft of writing-to-publish. Additional pages provide space for personal thoughts as you learn from this book. The Appendix offers advice as you write-to-publish. I ask God's blessings on you as you write articles that inspire, educate, inform and entertain your readers. I believe that writing is a gift given by God. He gives us this talent and it's up to us to learn the mechanics of putting words on paper. A Bible verse that has given me hope follows: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

6 Steps to Successful Magazine Publishing How I Sold 4,000 Magazine Articles & How You Can, Too! Sections include: 1.Knowing the Magazine; Knowing the Audience 2.Generating Article Ideas 3.Networking with Editors 4.Writing a Letter of Introduction & a Query Letter 5.Outlining and Submitting Your Article 6.Waiting for the Contract and Check in the Mail

Writing Grants for Faith-Based Organizations and Community Non-Profits Section 1 "Identifying Sources for Grants" Grants are a different type of fundraising. Within any community, small town, or major city there are businesses and industries that are part of a franchise, or owned by a national chain. These businesses have foundations. Foundations give money. In Section 1, you'll understand about funding from local foundations, corporate support, and community foundations. This book does not address the large federal grants, but the basic information can be applied to any type grant. Section 2 "Key Areas of the Application" Virtually all grants require detailed information in certain key areas. A rule of thumb: Always follow the prescribed format, and place the requested information within the appropriate section. Different foundations use basic headings and subheadings-however, follow the guidelines for specific grants. Section 3 "Tips for Being Funded" Knowing what works-and what doesn't-often determines if your grant is funded or rejected. Simple, common sense practices "can" make a difference! Section 4 "Selecting a Grant-Writing Committee" Selecting a group of creative people who can work together, complete a project, and follow-up with a final report are crucial to the success of a grant. This section offers advice on finding those people within your organization. Bonus! To simplify grant writing, I've included examples of forms that will make the process easier. Understanding how to fill out forms will remove some of the anxiety of this process. When faced with a difficult project, I've discovered that if I do a "task analysis," I can break it down into manageable parts. This removes some of the fear of a new or unknown undertaking. A glossary of terms associated with grant writing will prove helpful as you work with funders who represent individual foundations and corporations. The Appendix also contains a published article on "Funding Your Ministry Through Grants" that was published online for www.childrensministry.com/readers. Additional space provides pages for notes as you research grants to fund your project. In your search, identify the gap in what your organization has and what it needs to run an effective program. Where is the gap? How can a funder fulfill that gap? And then, match the need to the funder. When you've answered these questions, you're on your way to securing funds for specific needs. I believe that writing is a gift from God. He gives us the talent and it's up to us to learn the mechanics of putting words on paper. A Bible verse that has given me hope follows: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

Section 1 "Identifying Books by Age and Interest" Identifying the variety of books available for children and understanding developmental differences that determine the topics that appeal to young children through early teen years. Section 2 "Finding Stories for Children" How children's books differ from books for adults. Is there a general format for writing children's books? How do you find stories for children? How do you use your own experiences in writing? Section 3 "Writing the Classic Children's Book" Qualities that make a book a classic, such as: Why do children want to read the same book over and over? What kind of story will adults buy and read to children? Review of favorite books that have stood the test of time.

What I Wish I Had Known Sooner: Parents is written for anyone with children. Included are bits of wisdom learned from parenting my children, Cindy and Kevin. For example, do you ever wish it hadn't taken you so long to learn from things? Being a parent is not something we learn in a textbook, yet so often we are unprepared for the responsibility of raising children. If you share the common bond called "parenthood," you'll have to laugh (or cry) as you read about the joys and mishaps that children daily provide. Section II, The Home & School Connection, offers guidance and self-help for parents as they deal with school-related issues. You'll find answers to Bus Safety, Making Friends, Peer Pressure, How to Talk with the Teacher and other important topics.

This book is part of the series, What I Wish I'd Known Sooner. The first one, for parents, has been a popular book for both new, as well as experienced parents. What I Wish I'd Known Sooner: Teachers is written for teachers and educators. Included are bits of wisdom, related Scripture and prayers for students. Chapters are divided into areas affecting teachers, such First Day of School, Open House, Parent-Teacher Conference, Bus Duty, Holidays and Seasons, Sick Days and Substitute Days, Faculty Meetings, Discipline, and Assorted Gems. This series has been used in speaking to parent or teacher groups, given as a gift book, and as a quick-read for those who are able to laugh, instead of cry, when facing typical situations that arise in everyday life. Added Scripture and prayers give the reader strength and courage. These tidbits of wisdom come from over 33 years of teaching in kindergarten and on the university level. Tomlin looks at small, simple ways to make life easier and reduce the stress related to the classroom. Scripture and prayers for special needs make this a book readers will read again and again. Parts were previously published by Judy Wood Publishing, Co., and 1st Books Library.