The Golden Pencil: The Freelance Writer’s Resource

May 14th, 2008

Green Writing and Writer’s Influence

Daniel Horgan who not only writes for USA Today and other newspapers, but reads this blog, has written a great article called: Dr Seuss’ Lorax’s plea: Stop cutting trees! He’s also got some pages over at Hub. I’m looking forward to his blog!
This is a great example of what I think of as writer’s power […]

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April 14th, 2008

How to Write a Query Letter in 9 Steps

The query letter is how you catch the attention of an editor, agent or publisher. The query is a short, pithy sales document that demonstrates your writing skill and your specific idea in a way that makes the reader want more. It’s not terribly difficult - here are the basics:

Read two or three issues of […]

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July 21st, 2007

Series for Beginning Writers Continues

Lori Widmer has completed her two part series on The Query Letter. Again, she’s done a great job.
I’d make only one change, and that’s the way she suggests you close the letter. She suggests: What do you think? May I write the article for Shoe Network readers? Thank you for your consideration. I look forward […]

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