Yikes!

I just realized that I haven't posted on this blog for over a month! It's not that I haven't had anything to say, I've just been extremely busy with work. No complaints about that, though!

I've also been taking a class through my Freelance Success membership on Crafting Queries. It's been very interesting, though again, with work I haven't been able to give it my full attention either. My goal is to get out of the class with three saleable queries.

I just received a check from ALL YOU magazine for my first national consumer article. It's due to be printed in the February '08 issue. This was very exciting because it's my first national article, but also because I'm a subscriber to the magazine.

I've picked up a few new trade magazines. In addition to writing for the Engravers Journal, I'm also writing for Fabricator Magazine, International Bowling Industry Magazine, and Massage & Bodywork.

I'm also doing work for hire for the Teen Health Series and will be starting some website copy work for an attorney in Chicago.

Like I said...lots to do, but no complaints! I can always use MORE work, though.

Common Sense Article and Other Stuff I'm Working On

Fall is upon us and the last quarter of the year is here. Where did all of the time go?

Summer always goes fast, but I think it went faster this year. With the days shortening and the weather getting more fall-like, my focus is back on my writing more than ever--and I'm getting busy!

Here's what I'm up to these days:

My new Common Sense Article came out last week. It's about my love of the library and how libraries have changed since I was a little girl.

I am working on my first national consumer magazine article. It will be in ALL YOU- one of the magazines that I subscribe to. I'm so excited to finally break into the consumer market! I'm motivated to get those queries out.

I am, also, writing an article for a "new to me" trade magazine. It's called Fabrications. I'm writing a profile piece for them on one of their Top Job competition winners. It's all new lingo, but I'm up to the challenge.

I'm still doing a lot of writing for The Engravers Journal. I enjoy the pieces that I write for them and the people at EJ are really easy to work with.

And finally, I'm editing one of the books in the Teen Health Series typically found in Public Libraries. It's a series of books that deal with all types of teen issues related to their health. This editing process is very new to me, but it's really a fun challenge.

What's going on with you?