Nonfiction Writing

by Barbara Florio-Graham I think that what my generation called “journaling” has now become blogging. The problem is, blogs are public, and unless you blog on your own website, you…

by Mary Anne Benedetto Travel. New destinations. Exotic locations. Different cultures. Making memories. Why do we love to travel? Is it the excitement we feel in anticipation of choosing vacation…

by Sandra Murphy There’s a fine line between humor and hurt. Alexandra Powe Alred says she’s crossed it a couple of times. Now her rule is to let the people…

by Mary Anne Benedetto “My dog doesn’t have a story,” my friend announced. Carol looked at me as though she had taken a huge bite from the center of a…

by Patricia Fry Lydia wrote, “My dream is to quit my job and become a full-time writer. Can you tell me how to get started?” Jon asked, “What does it…

By Patricia Fry Having contributed hundreds of articles to numerous magazines, I’m often asked, “Where do you get your article ideas?” I say, “Look everywhere.” Here’s a guide to get…

by Patricia Fry Many eager writers develop their first few articles based mainly on what they want to say. They have a story to tell, a point to make or…

By Patricia Fry Are you seeking publicity for your book, your business or a favorite cause? Advertise your project or company for free through magazine articles. Yes, FREE. In fact,…

By Wendy Dager While straight news is as essential as your morning coffee, the feature article is there to shed light on a serious issue that needs attention. A feature…

Copyright 2003 Patricia Fry If you’re like most freelance writers, you submit articles to national magazines and you query the editors of special interest journals, but you don’t pursue regional…