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Writing for the Web

Apr 23 2008

It's a recession.  But each day more Web sites spring up.  And some of those sites need writers.  Are you qualified? Writers should not be afraid to apply for Web writing positions.  Each site is a different story, but a writer with imagination can add value to almost any form of media. I was not so certain of this when I agreed to write and edit content for a new shopping site, DiamondPriceGuru.com.  The main page allows anyone to design a diamond (shape, size, cut, color Read more ...

 

Feedback on Feedback

Mar 24 2008

The Kingstowne Library Writers' Peer Review group stands out for the amount and depth of feedback each writer receives in a single session.  While most writers' groups meeting in Fairfax County Public Library locations use a show up/ read/ hear feedback pattern, the Peer Review group requests that each person submit the work early, providing roughly 10 days for readers to read, make notes, and read again.   Reviewers have come back with substantial suggestions, deleting whole paragraphs Read more ...

 

Andy Zhang's Memories of an Eastern Sky Published!

Sep 28 2007

Congratultions to Andy Zhang on the publication of Memories of an Eastern Sky.  The book is now available for purchase through Amazon.com and other outlets. The novel takes place during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, following one family's struggle to survive, in fact, Andy's family.  In preparation for writing it, Andy spoke with his father at great length about often painful memories.  The book pulls no punches, and readers are likely to alternate between relief and horror Read more ...

 

"Cheerleading: From Tryouts to Championships" Published Sept. 25

Sep 25 2007

"Cheerleading: From Tryouts to Championships" manages to cover the history of cheerleading while guiding participants and newcomers through everything from trying out to mascoting to understanding the different types of cheer squads.  Written by the staff of Inside Cheerleading magazine, it's no wonder... Read more ...

 

Teen Writers' Workshop

Aug 8 2007

 

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Kapustin joins OTP as Contest Judge

Jan 1 2007

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200th Article Published: IC's Cover Feature

Oct 24 2006

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Junior Journalists Spice Up Summer

Jul 21 2006

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Two New Writers' Groups

Aug 29 2005

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