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Handing The Bat To Joe DiMaggio
By Steve Amoia

An American Cultural Icon
If you ever played baseball, the mystical name of DiMaggio was as familiar as the crack of the bat, or the thud of the ball hitting the back of the catcher's mitt. Just like cold beer, hot dogs, and the seventh inning stretch, Joe DiMaggio was an integral part of American baseball tradition and lore.

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#Daily Writing Tip :
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Becoming a Great Writer

by Lana Thomas, MS Psychology

Becoming a Great Writer Are we ever good enough?
© 2006 AllWorldslink

I have been writing for years and yet it seems that when I look at my own work there is always room for improvement. One of the biggest obstacles to good writing is we often settle for something less than we are capable of.

Learning to stretch yourself and push on toward excellence is integral to good writing. One obstacle is writer's block which can be an issue but maybe when you feel blocked you are writing about the wrong topic. Maybe it just will not hold your interest long enough to create inspiring thoughts. If so, put it away for awhile, but do not stop writing. Never stop writing. Just find something new, something interesting, intriguing, or beyond your usual boundaries and the challenge should get you moving again.

Then, the piece you left alone, go back to it and try it again. You may find renewed zeal or you may realize, it still does not interest you--if that is the case it may not interest others either. But rather than not producing anything, you have another great piece you created in the interim and you have not been idle.

Writing comes from inspiration to be sure but it also comes with hard work, dedication and perseverance. When the creative juices are flowing life is grand but then the editing begins. Editing is so frustrating but editing is essential and possibly the most important aspect of a writers work and yet is the most frequently overlooked or ignored aspect of writing. Why? It is overlooked because it's not fun, it is time consuming and it is repetitive. It also tests your writing skills and often people do not want to take a serious look at their writing...they just want to write. There is nothing wrong with just writing but those who do not edit two, three and even four times that which they write will not be seen as valuable or professional writers.

If you are a serious writer it is a good idea to read a lot of other writer's work. You can begin to develop your personal style of writing by reading what really appeals to you as a reader. You can come to understand what you really appreciate as a writer by noting what styles you really like in others. You will read works of some gifted authors but remind yourself, that being a gifted author is one who writes not only from the heart and mind but with a set of skills. Grammar for example, punctuation and sentence structure is so very important to good writing.

I have found that an extra bonus to writing and trying to do it well is I have also become a better speaker. My sentence structure sounds more educated and professional and I am more confident in my speaking abilities. Learning better communication skills is then an added benefit of learning to edit your own work.

I wrote a professional article for my master's thesis and though I received an A grade on the paper when I submitted it to a journal, the editor tore it apart before it could be published. I had pride bumps for two weeks as we sorted out the editing process and created a professional paper that was suitable for submission to the on line journal the International Journal of Healing and Caring. (ijhc.org) When I finally got the article published and looked at the credentials of the others who were published there, I felt honored to be in their company. So the editing definitely paid off even though I was licking my wounds for a while.

I healed fast and I stepped up to the writer's plate by applying everything I learned from that growing up experience. I am grateful for the experience of working with a professional editor. He did not care about my pride, he cared about their publication. Here are a few of the tricks I learned from him.

When you edit your work, look for shortcomings in grammar but also look for:

Incomplete thoughts where you have left your reader hanging: Remember you are not writing for you, who already understand what you are saying, you are writing to your readers. You have to create the same image in their heads as you see in your own otherwise they will miss the point and the real meat of your message.

Repetitive words and phrases:
You can use a thesaurus or book of synonyms and say the same thing better by using different words. Repetitive words and phrases are boring and tedious to your reader.

Style:
Are you writing with a bit of flair, too much flair or do you sound like everybody else?

Passion:
Write like you genuinely care about what you are trying to convey. It does not mean you have to bleed all over the paper with gut wrenching words, emotional outbursts or harsh words. Writing with passion requires you will take the time to express yourself clearly, concisely, with clarity and knowing when your work reflects who you are.

I love writing. I hope to make a lucrative career of it but I have learned that I must write like a professional if I hope to be respected as an author. So, write for practice and the experience and always critique your own work as honestly as you possibly can. Work up to the standards you know you can produce.

Have faith in yourself always! What you do not know you can learn!

Best Regards, Lana Thomas, MS

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Freelance Writer - US

Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author and editor with nonfiction book project based in Savannah (applicants MUST live within immediate driving distance of city. Not more than 1.5 hours, please). This long-term, contract-based project will require extensive writing, research, photo/caption compilation, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus.

Please send a cover letter and resume, along with a minimum of two published clips to ***** or fax to (954) 463-2220, attention Editorial Department. We are conducting interviews on the morning of December 4 in Savannah; please apply only if you are available that day. Also, please, no phone calls. We will contact you directly if we think you are a suitable candidate. Thank you.

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BI LINGUAL WRITERS - US

We are an established international company specializing in B2B magazines with an executive audience across manufacturing industry. As part of our continued expansion we are looking for freelance bi-lingual spanish and/or portuguese writers to conduct interviews over the telephone with senior management. Interviews are conducted in Spanish/Portuguese and written in English. Great opportunity for regular freelance work. Please email resume plus 2 samples of your work to******

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question writers - US

Freelance writers to write trivia questions for an online trivia site. Required: previous trivia writing experience with samples of your work (or trivia answering experience of over 1000 questions) ; Internet access. Desired: Microsoft Word skills. Number of questions: 200-1,000. Pay rate: $.80-1 per question. please send 1 page resume .

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SEO writer needed for write / rewrite website ...

We have a custom plastic card website, the web contents include:

Home

Our Products: Hotel Key Cards, Gift Cards, Fundraising Cards, Loyalty Cards, Membership Cards, Plastic Business Cards, More Products...

Ordering: Order Online, Card Gallery, Request Samples, Get Started, Art Spec, Send Files

Customer Service: About Us, Contact Us, Office Hours, Fulfillment Services, FAQs, Plastic Card Glossary, Site Map.

We are looking for SEO / content writer to write / rewrite our ENTIRE website. We need the writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better “selling” content. The compensation is around $250 to $350. You article will be showcased on Google and Yahoo as people can easily search on it. It is a good opportunity for you to add a significant line to your resume/portfolio. We have 2 other projects line up after this.

If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to *******. Thank you!

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Freelance Academic Writers and Researchers

We're an established academic assistance company. If you want to know more information about us you can go to Thepaperexperts.com. We're looking for writers with Masters degrees. If you're interested then submit your resume or cv, we're looking for writers interested in starting right away. Our pay rates are competitive and we pay twice a month and on-time :-). We're looking for writers who can help us with the following subjects:

Economics
Marketing
Nursing/Medical
Social Work
Law
Music

Send your resume or cv to ****

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No Exp. Assistant - PT, $4,000! Work for Kimley-Horn - Kimley-Horn - Chicago, IL

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's most comprehensive and best respected engineering and land planning firms.

With more than 2000 staff in 54 offices, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines: aviation, environmental, intelligent transportation systems, landscape architecture, land planning, transit, transportation, roads and bridges, urban redevelopment, and water resources.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is ranked 20th in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the US. Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish."

What makes Kimley-Horn unique?

Our employee-centered culture where you create your own career path
Incentive and performance bonuses
Up to 20% funding into your retirement savings plan
Company paid medical benefits

Our company would provide training, benefits, competitive hourly rates, and commissions.

Want To Be Valued As An Employee?
Training is provided as well as full support from our management staff.

No experience is necessary, and you may apply regardless of your current class or work schedule, or previous work experience. There is no cold calling, no telemarketing, no door to door sales and no relying on friends and family. We will train you on all you need to know.

The ideal candidate should be very personable, professional, ambitious and self motivated. We are not a graphic design firm or telemarketers. No sales!

Why not work for the Best?

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Romance Designs Community Newsletters
Deadline: December 31, 2006
PAY: $75
Accepted short stories will be distributed through our Romance Designs Community Newsletters and Websites and is entitled Love Notes: Short Stories of Romance, Volume I: Deserted Islands. Your story must contain A DESERTED ISLAND in it. How you develop that into your story is up to you. SUB-GENRE FOCUS FOR OUR FIRST ROUND OF SUBMISSIONS: Historical romance, contemporary, romantic suspense, fantasy/sci. fi. romance, and paranormal romance.
http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml

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2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project
PAY: The author will be paid up-front for the serial rights at 1/2 cent a word up to $25.00 per chapter. In return for the book format, the author will receive two author copies and 50% of the net on all sales over $150 US net.
The 2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project will involve obtaining the rights to serial publication of the work in The Sword Review as well as publication as a novel. The selected manuscript will be published in book form and released at the same time as the first chapter appears in The Sword Review. Readers may elect to buy the book in whole at any time, or wait for the monthly installments to run their course.
http://www.doubleedgedpublishing.com/2007Book.html

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Inflight Magazine column
PAY: $500 - $600
Seeking freelance technology writers/reporters to contribute to a monthly technology column in a popular, domestic inflight magazine. The column, written for a consumer audience, focuses on the latest in tech gadgets and consumer-technology trends. Columns run about 1600 words. Pay generally ranges between $500 and $600 per column. Qualified writers should e-mail resumes and clips (or portfolio URLs) to the attention of M. Susan Wilson, swilson@paradigmcg.com.

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Money & More™ Magazine
PAY: $.15/word
Seeking contributing authors for 500-700 word articles for our upcoming Jan./Feb. issue. Deadline is short-November 15, 2006. The articles are in regards to taxes and are as follows:
1.Ways of Saving To Pay For Taxes
2.Making Sure You Have The Proper Documents For Your Tax Preparer
3.Investment Options For Tax Returns
4.Paying Taxes Online-Benefits and Detriments
All articles submitted to Money & More™ magazine must be original and objective, in keeping with the assigned theme and presented within deadline pending authorized permission. Most articles must feature at least one professional interview/reference, and include a list of sources and contact information. Article submissions may include graphics original to the author, which may or may not be utilized, and a mini bio. Payment is $0.15 per published word and a copy of the magazine, approximately two weeks after publication.
Elizabeth Chatman, Editor
mailto:echatman@moneyandmoremag.com
Ph: 843.839.4726 Fax: 843.839.4724
1203 48th Ave. N. Suite 118 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
http://www.moneyandmoremag.com

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Writer/Teacher needed for illustrated Social Studies Grade 5 and 6 lesson books

New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4. Applicant must have teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided). Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression. This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson). Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is on-line. Interested parties can contact Heather Chin at u105@englishbasic.com with CV/resume and for more information.

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News Editor needed
The Post-Star, a 35,000 circulation newspaper in upstate New York, seeks a proven leader for its seven-person copy desk. We need someone that can be hands on some of the time, a teacher and mentor others. Knowledge of Quark Xpress helpful now, InDesign helpful within a year. We are an award-winning newspaper which places the bar high for our content and design. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, tingley@poststar.com

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Copy Editor

Designer/copy editor needed for 7-person copy desk at 35,000 circulation newspaper in beautiful Upstate New York. We are an award-winning, quality-oriented newspaper that has been a great incubator for copy editor talent at larger newspapers. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, N.Y. or mailto:tingley@poststar.com

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Assistant Editor
A.C.T.I.O.N magazine, a new publication is seeking an Assistant Editor to help with the day to day of starting a new magazine. This person should be well-organized and live in the Chicagoland area or close by. This person will assist the Editor in making decisions for the magazine for the first issue and so forth. This person should have at least 2-3 years of experience and willing to go to meetings and be apart of every aspect of decision making for this magazine. In addition to having strong word skills, applicants should be able to to at least design pages using QuarkXPress or Adobe Pagemaker. We are seeking someone who will welcome challenges and the opportunity for growth along with the publication. If you meet the qualifications for the position please send letter and resume to the attention of Kenya Nalls. Email address: mailto:knalls2006@yahoo.com

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