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Inkspot's newsletter for Writers on the Net
Issue 4.9 Apr.29, 1998
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* Over 33,000 subscribers! *
In this issue, Judith Martin discusses online writing courses
and Lee Wardlaw (ASK THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR) answers
readers' questions about children's book awards and use of
profanity in young adult stories.
This issue sponsored in part by:
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CONTENTS THIS ISSUE:
From The Editor's Desk
Fresh Ink and Market Information
Ask The Children's Book Author
Cyber Campus For Writers
Writers' Classifieds
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK:
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Many thanks to R.M. Almeida, who has kindly volunteered to upload
issues of Inklings to AOL. R.M. is a published military
reporter/writer and now writes science fiction/horror/poetry and
fantasy ("when I get the chance"). You can see some of his
writing at http://www.geocities.com/area51/vault/1980 as well as
in the AOL Writer's Block area. He has also been very busy
working on a 2-year ongoing project to open a network
communications center for small home-based businesses.
Many of you have written saying that you have made sales from the
market listings in Inklings. Please continue to do so; I love
hearing this sort of news! A note about the market listings:
please don't reprint or recirculate these listings without
getting permission first, and *please* include credit. If the
market listing came from another source, you should get
permission from that source before reprinting.
In general, I don't mind someone posting the occasional listing
to a writer's mailing list as long as credit is given. However,
someone recently forwarded an email newsletter to me that had
obviously scooped quite a few listings from Inklings and The
Write Markets Report (http://www.writersmarkets.com/) without
acknowledging the source. It can be easy for an Internet newcomer
to accidentally commit a copyright infringement without realizing
it, but people should realize that it does takes time, effort,
and money to track down up-to-date market information. Thanks for
your understanding.
Some of you may have received junk mail from a company called The
Ink Spot as well as from someone at ink-spot.com. Please note
that these have NOTHING TO DO WITH MY WEBSITE OR NEWSLETTER in
spite of the similar names and domain. I hate junk email as much
as the next person, and make it a policy never to give out or
sell my subscriber list *for any reason whatsoever*. The only
times I have ever mass-mailed my subscriber list have been to
send out issues of Inklings.
Congratulations to CHRIS HENDERSON of Berkeley, CA for winning a
copy of _Freelance Rates and Standard Practice_ and
_Understanding Writer's Block_.
CORRECTION: A February article in Inklings mistakenly gave the
impression that Writer's Digest magazine had an autoresponder
with their guidelines. Please note that guideline requests are
sent to a human (not software)... "If readers want to request
guidelines directly from Writer's Digest, they can send an e-mail
to writersdig@fwpubs.com. Put 'Guidelines Request' in the subject
line, and we'll get them out as quickly as possible."
FRESH INK
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BOOK PRIZE GIVEAWAYS: BELIEVEABLE CHARACTERS, COMPOSITION
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This issue offers a double-book prize: (1) _Building Believeable
Characters_ by Marc McCutcheon (Writer's Digest Books, 1996,
thanks to Elaine Miller for this contribution), and (2)
_Accountable Composition: The Paragraph_ by Ben John Mocini (a
writing text for students). To enter, send an email to
giveaway@inkspot.com with your name and email address.
By entering, you agree to let Inkspot and Inklings publish your
name and email address if you win. Deadline: May 8/98. More
info about the contest and books at:
http://www.inkspot.com/admin/giveaway.html
The Writer's Attic
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Website of children's author Susan Taylor Brown. Nice example of
an author site that attracts repeat visits. Includes advice for
writers, resources, motivational quotes.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7123/
Contentious
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Monthly web-zine specifically professional writers and editors
who create content for the web and other online media.
http://www.contentious.com/index.html
The Slot
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Wonderful site. Lots of info about copy editing, grammar, style.
http://www.theslot.com/
Electronic Publishing: Protecting Your Rights
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Moira Allen's article (Parts I and II) is now online.
http://www.inkspot.com/feature/epublish.html
Robynn's Writing Central
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Collection of writing-related articles. Be sure to check out
"Tips From the Pros".
http://www.asteroid.net/writing/writing.html
Richard Lederer's Verbivore
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Wordaholic fun. :-)
http://pw1.netcom.com/~rlederer/index.htm
Online Chat Critique Group
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Meets each Wed. 7pm central, on SuperChat in IRC channel
#writerscrit. Use irc.superlink.net to reach this net. "Each week
a couple of people volunteer to submit a chapter or short story
for critique. Then everyone has a week or so to read over the
material. Email tokat@flashnet for more info, or just show up at
the next meeting. More info about IRCs (including tips on using
an IRC) at: http://www.inkspot.com/network/chat.html
** Please send suggestions for Fresh Ink to freshink@inkspot.com
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MARKET INFORMATION
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Please get current, detailed guidelines before submitting to
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specifically stated. Include a SASE for surface mail replies.
More market info at: http://www.inkspot.com/market/.
Special thanks to the following market sources:
SCAVENGER'S NEWSLETTER: monthly sf/f/h/m mkt info letter
http://users.aol.com/Lemarchand/scavenger.html
THE GILA QUEEN'S GUIDE TO MARKETS: Email GilaQueen@aol.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~alecwest/gila/index.html
THE WRITE MARKETS REPORT: free issue from ForWriters@reporters.net
http://members.tripod.com/~deepsouth/index-writemkt.html
CHILDREN'S WRITERS MARKET LIST: sample from childmkt@inkspot.com
http://www.inkspot.com/feature/shauers/
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"FNASR" = First North American Serial Rights, "SASE" =
self-addressed, stamped envelope, "simsubs" = simultaneous
submissions, "mss" = manuscript, "RT" = response time, "GL" =
guidelines, "wds" = words, "cc" = contributor's copy,
"IWGL" = Inkspot Writer's Guideline Library.
If you are a paying market and wish to add your listing to
Inkspot/Inklings, request a form from mktform@inkspot.com.
Check out the *INKSPOT WRITERS' GUIDELINES LIBRARY* at:
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** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Please note that all information in Inklings is copyrighted and
may not be reprinted without permission. The occasional market
listing may be circulated, but please give credit to Inklings.
Also, if the market listing source is listed as other than
"IWGL", you should contact the source before reprinting the info.
Thanks for your cooperation.
MOTORCYCLE EVENTS
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Motorcycle Events, State Publishing Co., PO Box 8031, Rapid City,
SD USA 57709. Editor: Renee Vevea. Quarterly consumer magazine,
published as a member benefit for members of the Motorcycle
Events Association. International circulation. Circ. 30K,
est.1998. Buys 41-50 freelance articles per year. "The Motorcycle
Events Magazine deals exclusively with promoting major rallies
and event schedules, as well as providing information that
motorcyclist enthusiasts want when they travel. The Motorcycle
Events Association is an association consisting of individual and
corporate members from around the world. The association desires
to attract motorcycle owners, enthusiasts, manufacturers,
corporations and events organizers whose interest is in
attending, promoting, and participating in motorcycle rallies.
The Motorcycle Events Magazine is a member benefit of the MEA."
Typical reader: Typical reader is the motorcycle enthusiast.
Generally male, age 35+, middle-income. Pays on publication, min.
10c/wd. Buys FNASR. Simsubs ok and reprints ok if informed.
Encourages new/unpublished writers. Editorial lead time: at least
2 mos. Publishes mss 3-6 months after acceptance. Email
submissions ok, no queries necessary, send complete mss. WORD
LENGTHS: Non-fiction: 500-1500 Fiction: 500-2000 Poetry: 250 max.
TIPS: "Magazine is geared for the motorcycle enthusiast who likes
to attend rallies across the United States." (Source: IWGL)
Email: mags@statepub.com
TODAY'S $85,000 FREELANCE WRITER
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Today's $85,000 Freelance Writer, BSK Communications and
Associates, PO Box 543, Oradell, NJ USA 07649. Publisher: Mr.
Brian S. Konradt. "Bi-monthly publication covering commercial
freelance writing as a part-time/full-time business." Circ. 3K,
est.1996. Typical reader: Professional freelance writers and
established copy writers. Pays on acceptance, 0.5c/wd for
contributors, 10c/wd for columnists. Buys FNASR. No simsubs,
reprints, or unsolicited subs. Encourages new/unpublished
writers. Editorial lead time: 1 month. Seasonal lead time: 5
months. To subscribe: Call 1-800-797-9027 with credit card or
send $60 check/money order to BSK Communications, PO Box 543,
Oradell, NJ 07649. RT: 2 weeks. Publishes mss approx 3-6 months
after acceptance. Always query first (by email or snailmail).
Columns open to freelancers: Power Copywriting (how to write
various types of copy for clients, including newsletters, sales
letters, ads, brochures, profiles, Web sites, etc.); Client
Communications (educating and satisfying new and existing
clients); Getting Work (how to break into different industries,
such as securing government contracts, breaking into advertising
copywriting, getting work as a healthcare writer, etc.) Baiting &
Tackling Techniques (how to use different marketing strategies to
secure clients); Internet Marketing (how to market your
commercial writing business via the Internet) WORD LENGTH:
Non-fiction 2,000 wds. Fillers 200-500 wds. Contributor's
copy/tearsheet policy: 2 free contributor's copies; more copies
at no additional charge upon request. LOOKING FOR: "Today¹s
$85,000 Freelance Writer helps writers establish a high-profit,
home-based writing/consulting business and write for
local/national businesses, ad agencies, industries and commercial
markets." TIPS: "We help writers earn a steady -- or lucrative --
income writing for clients of local/national businesses,
industries and commercial markets -- not publications. We want
articles that wrestle with changes and trends occurring in the
marketplace, and solution-savvy articles that help writers
establish a high-profit commercial freelance writing/consulting
business, how to get clients, where to find freelance work, how
to set their fees, how to write various types of copy, how to
prepare promotional material, etc." (Source: IWGL)
URL: http://www.tiac.net/users/bskcom
Email: bskcom@tiac.net (Publisher: Brian Konradt)
THE LOVERS KNOT
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The Lovers Knot, Neighborhood Press Publishing 5341 Otter Lane,
Middleburg, FL USA 32068. Senior Editor: Rhea Griffiths. "A new
magazine for writers and readers who want to be writers. The goal
of The Lovers Knot is to provide a quality showcase for emerging
talent. We are dedicated to bringing you the finest romantic
fiction, articles and interviews for everyone in love with the
feeling of being in love." Typical reader: "Writers and readers
of romantic fiction of all ages." Bimonthly print publication.
Circ.10K, est.1998. Pays on publication. PAYMENT: Poems - varies
based on quality. Super Short Stories - $50.00. Short Stories -
$100.00. Novellas (30000 words max) - $.03/word. Our Inspirations
- $25.00. Real Life Romances - $.03/word (1000 max). Buys
one-time, simultaneous, first, and second serial rights. Simsubs
and reprints ok if informed and if reprint "doesn't conflict with
original contract specs." Editorial/seasonal lead time: 2 months.
Encourages new/unpublished writers. Sample copy: send $3. RT:
approx. 6 wks. Publishes mss approx 3-6 mos after acceptance.
Email submissions ok, query first. WORD LENGTHS: non-fiction 2000
max, varies for fiction and poetry. LOOKING FOR: "fiction -all
romance sub-genres, articles on writing/getting published, etc."
No erotica. Include photos with author interviews. (Source: IWGL)
Email: NPPubs@aol.com
URL: http://members.aol.com/nppubs/index.html
GL: http://members.aol.com/nppubs/knotline.htm
WORLD WAR II
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World War II, Cowles History Group 741 Miller Drive, Ste. #D-2,
Leesburg, VA USA 20175. Editor: Michael Haskew. Bimonthly
consumer publication with articles about WWII. Circ. 200K,
est.1986. Buys 48 articles/yr. Pays on publication. "Buys
exclusive worldwide publication rights, and the right to reprint
the article in all languages, in hardcopy or through electronic
means, at no additional cost. Payment for Web site article usage
is 50% of applicable magazine rate. For previously run magazine
articles that are run on our site, we pay 10% of our original
payment or $25, whichever is more." PAYMENT: "$100 departments,
$200 features. We also use book reviews, payable at a
per-published-word rate, with a min. payment of $30." Simsubs ok,
no reprints, encourages new/unpublished writers.
Editorial/seasonal lead time: 12 months. Sample copy: $5.
Publishes mss over a year after acceptance. Email submissions ok,
query first. WORD LENGTHS: FEATURES: 4,000 wd + 500 wd sidebar,
DEPARTMENTS: 2,000 wds. "Absolute accuracy is important, as is a
highly readable style. Cite your major sources for review. We
like to see action and quotes where possible to heighten reader
interest. QUERY: submit a short, self-explanatory query
summarizing story and its highlights. State sources & expertise.
Cite any color and b&w; illustrations and primary illustration
sources. Please put complete name on every photo submitted.
Photocopies of suggested illustrations extremely helpful.
Illustration ideas are an *absolute must*. The likelihood that
articles can be effectively illustrated often determines the
ultimate fate of manuscripts. Include SASE." (Source: IWGL)
URL: http://www.thehistorynet.com/THNarchives/WorldWarII/
SHORT STUFF FOR GROWN-UPS MAGAZINE
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Bowman Publications, POB 7057, Loveland, CO 80537. Editor: Donna
Bowman. Bimonthly. Circ. 5400. NOTE: Each issue revolves around a
season or holiday. FICTION: Looking for "adventure, contemporary,
historical (general), humor/satire, mainstream, regional,
romance, sf, senior citizen/retirement, suspense mystery, no
erotica." Publishes contemporary romance, historical, mainstream,
romantic suspense. "Fiction and humor must be tasteful, but can
be any genre, any subject. We are designed to be a Reader's
Digest of fiction." No graphic sex, profanity, obscene language.
500-1600 wds; pays $10-50, on publication for FNASR. "We seek a
potpourri of subjects each issue. A new slant, a different
approach, fresh viewpoint. We don't like gore, salacious humor or
perverted tales. Prefer 3rd person. Be sure it is a story with a
beginning, middle and end. It must have dialogue!" Send complete
mss with cover letter. "If the mss is dated, indicate this on the
envelope (e.g. if the story is related to the Christmas holiday
season, put CHRISTMAS)." Prefers hardcopy. No reprints or
simsubs. Sample $1.50 with SASE ($1.50 in stamps); sub: $15/12
issues. RT: 3-6 months. (Source: The Gila Queen's Guide To
Markets #93)
UPDATES:
Brian Smith (Senior Editor of Indianapolis Monthly) reports that
former sister publication _Key Horizons: The Magazine For Your
Best Years_, has folded. "We're still getting queries every week
and would like to shut off the tap if possible."
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Ask The Experts
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*** Please put "inklings question" in the subject header. ***
Judith Bowen (ROMANCE WRITER) jbowen@max-net.com
David Breeden (POET) drpoetry@ktc.com
Charles Deemer (SCREENWRITER) cdeemer@teleport.com
Mark Fowler (LAWYER) askthelawyer@inkspot.com
Susan Graham (AGENT) slgraham@mindspring.com
Carol Henson (BOOK DOCTOR) bookdoc@Prodigy.net
Ken Jenks (ELECTRONIC PUBLISHER) MindsEye@tale.com
David Leit (LAWYER) askthelawyer@inkspot.com
Bob Sablatura (JOURNALIST) bob.sablatura@reporters.net
Michelle Sagara (SF/FANTASY WRITER) Michelle.Sagara@sff.net
Lee Wardlaw (CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITER) Katknip2@aol.com
Marcia Yudkin (FREELANCE WRITER) send to yudkin@inkspot.com
Columnists may be unable to reply privately to every message,
but will answer selected questions in future issues of Inklings.
Please keep your question BRIEF and send it to *one* columnist.
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ASK THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR
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by Lee Wardlaw <Katknip2@aol.com>
Children's book awards
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Q: How do children's books get into the hands of an award
committee, such as the Newbery?
A: Winning a prestigious award, such as the Newbery Medal, or
getting named to a Recommended Reading list, not only validates
the time and energy you spent creating your book, but also helps
keep that book in print. Sales can increase - - sometimes
dramatically - - as librarians, teachers, and parents all over
the state (if you win a state award) or the country (if you win a
Newbery) scramble to purchase copies.
There are a number of organizations and associations - - both
private and public - - that bestow awards each year on the best
of the best children's books. And each group has its own
guidelines for nominating and voting for those books.
For example, publishing companies submit newly published books to
the Boston Globe/Horn Book Awards Committee. These submissions
are evaluated by three professionals from the children's book
field who choose the best books in the categories of picture
book, fiction and non-fiction.
Authors wanting their recent books to be considered for the
Golden Kite Awards, given annually by the Society of Children's
Book Writers & Illustrators, can submit the books themselves, or
may ask their publishers to do so.
Often, librarians or teachers will fall in love with a book, and
nominate it for a state award. Although it is an educator who
first champions this book, it is usually the students of that
state - - such as the case with the California Young Reader Medal
or the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - - who cast
the final votes for their favorite book.
If you would like a list of the many contests or awards to which
your book may be submitted, check your bookstore or local library
for the following: _Children's Writer Guide to 1998_, published
by Children's Writer; _Children's Writer's & Illustrator's
Market_, published by Writer's Digest Books; or_ Children's Books:
Awards & Prizes_, published by the Children's Book Council.
Profanity in young adult novels
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Q: I am working on a contemporary young adult novel, and I'm
wondering how other writers handle swearing within dialogue. Is
this something to avoid or is it generally accepted if
appropriate to the situation?
A: If the profanity is appropriate to the situation *and* to the
character, then a sprinkling of it is fine. Keep in mind,
however, that the more swearing you use, the more you may turn
off the librarians and teachers (not to mention parents!) who
purchase these books for their schools and libraries. You may
also be limiting yourself as to the publishers willing to buy
your book and/or the school bookclubs that might purchase
subsidiary rights.
In my novel Corey's Fire - - which is so squeaky clean you could
eat off it! - - there is one scene where the protagonist is
trying to save her house from a brush fire. In her white-hot
panic, her fingers tremble as she attempts to connect a hose to a
spigot -- and fails. She mutters a frustrated "Damn!", then
tries again - - and succeeds. My editor found the "damn"
offensive, and wanted me to cut it. But, I argued, this was one
time in the entire book when a swear word was appropriate.
Threatened with the loss of her home - - and possibly, her life -
- it just wasn't believable that my protagonist would've uttered
"fiddlesticks!" My editor agreed with my logic, and allowed the
word to stay. No one else has ever questioned it. But if my
character had let loose a string of highly flammable obscenities,
the situation would've been much different.
My advice is to write your story as you see best, then thoroughly
study the children's book market to learn which companies might
be willing to publish Y.A. novels with an edge. A novel that's
loaded with profanity would not be at all appropriate for a house
that specializes in light, mass-market, squeaky-clean books. A
publisher that prides itself on producing hard-hitting literature
might feel differently.
Remember, too: you can always invent your own swear words! This
might give your main character the edge you're seeking without
the adverse ramifications.
==-----------------------------------------------------==
Lee Wardlaw is the award-winning author of about 20 books for
children, ranging from picture books to young adult novels. Her
newest titles include _Bubblemania: The Chewy History of Bubble
Gum_ (Simon & Schuster, ages 8-13), and _Bow-Wow Birthday_, a
picture book illustrated by Arden Johnson-Petrov. Lee's web page
is at http://www.inkspot.com/author/lee/
Copyright (c) 1998 Lee Wardlaw.
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CYBER CAMPUS FOR WRITERS
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by Judith Martin <martinj@ridgecrest.ca.us>
You're in front of your word processor wrestling again with the
supreme ordeal -- how to create a living, breathing hero out of
the flat character before you. 'If only I lived closer to a
university,' you say. Don't despair! Cyber campuses are as near
as your Internet connection.
Writers throughout the world now have at their fingertips
excellent classes to help hone their skills no matter how far
they are from a university. Internet classes can provide
tremendous advantages for writers. There are also pitfalls. The
following steps can help you negotiate a successful Internet path
on your writer's journey.
Advantages of online courses
----------------------------
FELLOWSHIP: One big advantage to online classes over
correspondence courses is the opportunity to get acquainted with
other writers with a wide range of writing and life experiences.
Don't be surprised to meet students from all over the globe right
there with you, focusing on common writing problems.
FEEDBACK: Internet classes offer unparalleled speed and variety
of feedback. In a correspondence course, you get feedback from
one individual -- the course instructor -- in the mail -- five to
ten days after he/she reviews your work. At its most efficient,
snail mail involves loss of immediacy. On the Internet, you can
email the teacher for clarification; you can get feedback from
other students, all within from a few minutes to a couple of
days.
LOCATION: Because much of our interpersonal communication is
transmitted non-verbally by body language, face-to-face
instruction is a great way to learn. But, for many of us,
geographic distance makes the on-campus option difficult or
impossible. Luckily, online programs offer a rich variety of
writing classes. Think of it: Quality lecturers in your own home!
SCHEDULE: Even for those who live close to a writing program,
online classes may be preferable because of on-the-go lifestyles.
Jobs that require frequent travel, parents with young children --
if you can eke out 30 minutes a day to connect online, you have
access to that writing class.
COST: While some online courses are pricey ($450 for 10 weeks is
common), compared to many correspondence writing schools, and to
on-campus tuition, online courses can be a bargain. And don't
forget the savings on items such as gasoline, parking, and
childcare.
Criteria for selecting among online courses
-------------------------------------------
REPUTATION: Before you select a course, post a question to hear
from others about their experience with that provider or
instructor. See posting locations below.
REFERENCE: Reputable course providers should be happy to provide
names and email addresses of students who have taken their
courses. It's your time and money. Take the opportunity to check
out those references.
INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS: Most providers list instructors'
curricula vitae. If possible, email your instructor. Ask what
his/her teaching style is. Your ability to relate to the
instructor will affect your learning experience.
COST: In addition to comparing dollar-per-class costs, you need
to keep in mind the number of class meetings in the course and
the ratio of students to instructor. Obviously the more students,
the less time the instructor will be able to spend with you.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I can't emphasize strongly enough the
importance of readily available technical support in the cyber-
class environment. You need assurance that a technical expert
will be there when you need help -- online or by phone
(preferably toll-free).
ACCREDITATION: If you are planning to use your online course
toward an MFA or some other university degree, check in advance
with the provider. More online courses are being accredited
daily, but ask to be sure.
Getting the most out of the experience
--------------------------------------
CHAT ROOMS: You will get more out of your online experience if
you get to know your classmates. One of the best places to do
this is in a chat room. Many online course providers have a
virtual "lounge" where students can get acquainted.
CYBERSPEAK: When you don't understand an acronym, speak up. Most
people are willing to share their knowledge of the Internet
dialect, e.g., LOL (laughing out loud), RFLOL (rolling on the
floor laughing out loud), IMHO (in my humble opinion). And don't
forget the use of symbols -- the :-) smiley face, :-( sad face.
If you don't get it, tip your head to the left and look at it
sideways.
FORMATTING SUBMISSIONS: If your course requires submission
download, it's nice to give your attachment a meaningful name,
e.g., Initials_date.txt. On each page, put your name, the name or
number of the exercise and the page. Your instructor may tell you
what format to use, but if not, plain text or rich text are two
formats most word processors can read.
Don't take my word for it
-------------------------
Liz Duffy says, "[Gotham Writers' Workshop] was by far the best
writing class that I've ever taken..."
Jana McBurney-Lin says, "I have three small children and live in
Singapore... With each class [UCLA Online], I learned more about
my classmates... This is not the end of my continuing education
in this school without faces...without walls...without
boundaries."
Rene Natal, Ontario, Canada on The Nuts and Bolts of Fiction
Writing from Friendly Pencil, "The assignments were...returned
promptly (before a student had a chance to forget what he/she
wrote!). The seminars were not cheap in terms of dollars, but
inexpensive in terms of the ratio (dollar/value). I would
recommend taking the courses to anybody interested in the art of
fiction writing. It was fun too."
Internet addresses to get you started
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http://www.inkspot.com/craft/courses.html
Many writing courses and workshops.
http://www.inkspot.com/craft/university.html
University writing courses, many of which have online classes.
http://www.then.com
UCLA online courses.
http://www.scalar.com/mw/
To post your questions about specific courses or providers.
With an online writing course at your fingertips, before you know
it you will have your hero leaping off the page and into your
readers' hearts.
==-----------------------------------------------==
Judith Martin is a full-time freelance writer living at the base
of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Ridgecrest, California with her
husband. She is a frequent contributor to the weekly News
Review, and has been published in the Woman's National Book
Association newsletter, The Bookwoman, and in Sierra View. Her
work has focused primarily on profiling events, locations, and
people.
Copyright (c) 1998 Judith Martin.
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