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Beginning writers often fail to sell their writing. Why is it that relatively few creative writers get published? Is it possible that all they need is confidence to find their way into publication? Or is it because they aren't educated in the publication process?
Every writer jumps with joy when they see their first byline. Every writer should have that experience. Seeing your work in print is one thing that doesn't get old. Say it's a pride thing. Maybe you think it is just an ego trip. Call it being self-centered, if you like. Call it anything you want. Published writers call it something very different - zest and reward.
So, what are the secrets to getting your articles published? It's not very difficult. Finding the discipline to do it is the difficult part.
- Ask for a reporting position at your local newspaper. Local papers usually have difficulty in finding a reporter for sports events and social functions.
- But in reality, it makes little difference, even if you don't get the job. There is a back door to getting into the newspaper. When you see an accident, stop to report it. Take pictures and interview people while you're waiting for the mess to clear. (You will usually get $5 extra per picture.) Ask an officer who is in charge of the investigation. Approach the officer and say you are a stringer for the ________ (give name of local newspaper).Ask if you can talk to him when he has time. That's when he will give you names, addresses, ages of victims, etc. Time sensitive reporting must be delivered to the newspaper as soon as possible.
- Interview someone who has a unique talent, or a strange hobby. Write the article and hand deliver it to your local paper.
- Keep the money rolling by resubmitting articles with regional interest all over the United States. The internet or the library will supply you with a huge list of newspapers. By regularly submitting the same article, you can make hundreds of dollars!
Beginning writers have a good chance at publication. It doesn't take that much talent and it's a good way to get clippings. Newspapers pay on acceptance, too, so it is quick money. Start reporting today!
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How I Used The Fresh Papaya (PawPaw):
The fruit was to be consumed ‘As is’ because we always have a small plate of fruit everyday around 5 pm.
I planned on adding a teaspoon of seeds into my Yogurt at lunchtime.
The ‘Coleslaw’ I would add to any Salad (even in a sandwich) as it’s summertime in Oz and we are eating a lot of Salads. Don’t know what I am going to do in the Winter though? If you have any ideas please add them as a comment so everyone can benefit.
I had also planned on five serves per day because I thought it would be better to ‘Drip Feed’ it into me, as my wife thinks I am a ‘Drip’ sometimes anyway – so that should fit.
Now… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Diary - My Papaya Recipe
Monday 6th Feb 2012: My Prostate Cancer Diary.
So here is the problem. I have dismissed Surgery completly and that leads me to Radio Therapy as the only available conventional medical alternative.
My Oncologist want me to have Hormone Treatment to:
- a: Slow the Growth of the Cancer cells by (basically) chemically castrating me. Ouch!
- b: Shrink the Prostate down to a smaller target for his magic Death Ray.
I didn’t want to do that with Hormone treatment, but can appreciate why he wants to do that.
So I’m looking into all types of Natural and Alternative medications.
The best I have come up with is PawPaw (Papaya) as there have been quite a few studies with very promising reasults, PLUS it has been… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Diary - My Natural Alternative
Prostate Treatments and Me.
Long time coming since my last post – but I have been kinda busy…. Tests – tests and more tests 
So this is the latest:
My Urologist sent me to the Radio Oncologist because I decided I do NOT want surgery. Apparently I can’t have Brachyatherapy (my original choice) because my Gleason Score is 8 – too high, so External Beam Therapy is the only option, even though they only found cancer cells in ONE of the TEN Biopsies they took.
HOWEVER: (I am discovering LOTS of ‘Howevers’), the Oncologist wants me to have Hormone Treatment first to bring my enlarged prostate down in size.
An ‘Average’ prostate is about 40mm – about the size of a small Plum -… Continue reading My Personal Prostate Cancer Treatment Options