It's official...I am having a piece of writing published! (insert cheers, oohs, ahs, etc.) Okay, not it's not like I'm having an article published in the New Yorker or even that rag 24 for that matter. But I will have a little piece published in the next edition of Balance - the Mood Disorders Association's newsletter. In the April edition I noticed they were seeking submissions from readers. Finally! I immediately answered the call, sending in my bit which you've all read here - "Only Crazy Knows Crazy". I got an email the same day from the editor who said she would like to include it in the next newsletter (it is published every two months) and would contact me closer to the deadline. I was beyond thrilled!!! Like you would think the New Yorker had called!
Yesterday I received an email from the editor advising me my piece is 1,100 words and it needs to be 400 - 500 words. So, can I cut it in half? Aaahhh... my first real taste of having an editor! Whatever! She could have told me to write a sentence and I would have - I want to see my words in real print on paper! And glossy paper for that matter! So I will work on saying what I originally said in 1,100 words in 500 words and await to see what it looks like in a newsletter that people all across B.C. will read!
And of course, I have to add some of my editor's comments (notice that she is now "my" editor...I am definitely feeling like a "real" writer!) because, well, that is what the little narcissist in me likes to do!
Comments From The Editor:
"I will understand if you think you cannot shorten your piece...but I'd sure like it if you could. I really do want your voice heard and I love your story Ange."
".....because it so eloquently speaks to the shame, embarrassment or fear we have faced when "coming out" as someone with a mood disorder."
"I love your piece Ange and we can work together a bit to make it represent your experience but in 500 words."
HOW COOL IS THAT???????
For more information about the Mood Disorders Association of B.C. - check out www.mdabc.net. Members are mailed copies of the newsletter, but I believe you can also find them in hospital psych wards if you would like to find a copy when it comes out. (laughing out loud here - unless you actually have to attend a psych ward, I advise you not to go there) Of course I will be trying to get my hands on a few copies and will of course post the article as it will appear in the newsletter once I've done editing it.
Next up...I think I'm going to try to send in something to BP Magazine (A national magazine focussing on mood disorders - info found at www.bphope.ca).
Well, I must go check my email - perhaps my editor is trying to get in touch with me! :)
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8 comments:
Way to go Ange!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I want a signed copy of the article!!I believe this is the official beginning of a successful writing career for you. This is so cool!
And do so send something in to BP magazine----they would be lucky to get a submission from you.
Hmmmm, if ya' ever hear about a magazine called, 'Disorganized Housewives Unite' or 'The Art of Procrastion' let me know.....I think I could easily submit something to either of them although I would probably miss the deadline but I doubt they would care much.
Looking forward to reading your published article!!! Congrats! again!
I am so proud of you Ange!!! I think you should be sending your writings to the "New Yorker"!!!! I know I'm your mom and all, but seriously, YOU ARE GOOD!!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the newsletter. How do I sign up for the newsletter???
hmmm, I was just thinking that it sucks that your editor has asked you to shorten your piece to 500 words. I thought every single one of your words in that piece added to my insight!!!! damn that editor!!!
hey ange, always knew you could achieve your first publication, and does it really matter in what newletter, paper or magazine? I think not. I have to smile about THE EDITOR asking you to shorten it down. Its not that the article is wordy, but i guess for some of us it takes longer to say things. I've read the BP Mag. and its good and believe you should submitt an article. Its wonderful to be able to read your new additions to your blog, perhaps quitting smoking cleared your head?? And about those crows. Maybe you want to be sure the lid of the bbq is closed so they dont snag your steak while its on the grill.
hey ange, always knew you could achieve your first publication, and does it really matter in what newletter, paper or magazine? I think not. I have to smile about THE EDITOR asking you to shorten it down. Its not that the article is wordy, but i guess for some of us it takes longer to say things. I've read the BP Mag. and its good and believe you should submitt an article. Its wonderful to be able to read your new additions to your blog, perhaps quitting smoking cleared your head?? And about those crows. Maybe you want to be sure the lid of the bbq is closed so they dont snag your steak while its on the grill.
ouch, and i said you were wordy, like, i had to post to your blog twice?...
Way to go Ang!!Good to see the new writing going on I am wanting to relive the Mexico adventure in you so well written descriptions.
Colonel---Al
Wooohooo! Good for you Ange!! I'm not surprised, your writing is great :)
Keep it up!
xooox
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