tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320440500648297042024-03-05T15:34:52.626-08:00Angela GartnerAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-38824174016992603322011-11-25T12:56:00.001-08:002011-11-25T13:01:40.092-08:00Time for a change - UpdateMy life keeps changing ever week it seems. I quit the job I love the most and now going to a job that I know I will love and do well too. As the editor at Northeast Ohio Family Magazines, I will do so much more than I have ever done. I think I will always miss the glitter of being an education reporter, but maybe, I can finally do things my way. I can do the things I have always wanted to do. That's my nonfiction life anyway, my fiction life doesn't seem to get better. I do know that I have to keep writing and submitting.<br /><br />New Submit to Writers Digest and Evil Jester Press for the Attic Toys. Waiting on both to see what happens.<br /><br />I am currently working on getting some ideas together. I need time to write, but first I have to deal with my nonfiction work.<br /><br />Till next time.....<br /><br />Cheers, AngelaAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-28356660054728788572011-10-01T06:40:00.000-07:002011-11-25T12:54:54.505-08:00Now what? An update on now and future...Sitting at my kitchen table on October 1, I play the waiting game and trying to figure out what I can do next.<br /><br />I never thought I would come this far in both my nonfiction and fiction writing. The short stories are fulfilling, but now that I am finally getting back to fiction, I might have to think about starting a book. However, 10,000 words scares the hell out of me! For right now, I will work on some short stories until that good idea comes for a longer version. This is how Stephen King started, he didn't go right into a novel, but got some short stories published first, according to his book <span class="st"><em>On Writing</em>: A Memoir of the Craft.<br /><br />That's my goal for this year anyway.<br /></span><br />So here are some of the short stories I recently submitted for consideration.<br /><br />"No Breathable Air" The popular Machine of Death has the reporter taking notes for his own death prediction, but his story doesn't go as planned.<br /><br />The Machine of Death Volume 2, sounds like it will be just as intriguing as Volume 1. Go to website to learn more about both books - <a href="http://machineofdeath.net/">http://machineofdeath.net/</a><br /><br />Thats all for now, Cheers till next time!<br /><br />AngelaAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-39872968793118243872011-09-22T20:20:00.000-07:002011-09-29T15:05:07.824-07:00Millstone Molar<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> 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Hoke watched the ocean waves crash against the rocks below. She knew her life would be over soon.<span style=""> </span>The rain was falling from the sky heavily and making her long blond hair stick to her back. She could see the outline of the sea lions still lazily sitting on the rocks as if bathing in the sun. She loathed those nasty creatures and even more so now. They would have a clear view of her death. Her wrists hurt from the ties that bind them behind her back. The men standing behind her didn’t seem to care. They spoke amongst themselves in quiet whispers. She couldn’t make out the words and felt weary of their banter. Her thoughts again strayed to the sea lions as she felt herself being pushed off the edge of the cliff.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>The fish, or possibly half of a whale, wiggled its body in the shallow muddy water. Luka Needham watched as it tried to free itself from the rocks below. The fish continued to twist in distress. Its beak-like mouth was opened slightly and laboring to breathe. A crowd of people gathered to watch the massive fish with large eyes and a dorsal fin. Luka maneuvered to the base of the rocks and put his arms around it. He could hear the grunting noises coming from the fish’s body. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >“It’s a mola– a sunfish,” he heard someone say behind him. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The thick skin was slippery and hard to grasp. Luka could hear the sounds of the sea lions on the rocks across the beach. They were barking loudly with excitement.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >He motioned to the others to help. The weight of the mola was too much for him to bear alone. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >“Please,” Luka called. “Let’s push him out of this wedge.” </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The sunfish was finally free after several minutes and the men guided it to deep ocean water. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Something else caught Luka’s eye, a hint of light coming from the beach rocks. He was surprised to see a woman with blond hair covering her face lying still. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >“A girl,” the man said next to him in a frantic voice. “I think, I think she’s uh..”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >“She’s dead,” Luka said finishing the sentence.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The sunfish was swimming away from the crowd and Luka could see its odd fin poking out of the water. A trail of blood followed it back to the ocean. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>The fall lasted longer than Malana thought. When she hit the warm ocean waters and it felt like she knocked into a wall. The rope that held her wrists tore free. Her hands darted out in front of her as she climbed to the water’s surface. The waters threatened to pull her under again as she was roughly moved side-to-side as the wind howled around her.<span style=""> </span>The heavy rains pelted her face as she tried to swim. The ocean seemed to want her and kept tugging her farther into the darkness. She didn’t see the shoreline or rocks and even the sea lions disappeared from view. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>She wanted to surrender and let herself go. She knew it was hopeless and no one would hear her screams. Those men waiting for her on the cliff were laughing, she guessed. They may be waiting for her to swim to shore if they knew she survived the fall. Malana didn’t want to be tortured again. She wasn’t a witch or goddess, just a mere healer. Nothing more or nothing less. She knew medicine and soothed the sick, but she couldn’t help the one she loved the most.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Her son needed her to sooth his suffering. She couldn’t heal him after he fell from the tree.<span style=""> </span>He would lie in bed for days and didn't eat or move while his body withered away. The men and women looked at her differently when he died. They thought she had cast some spell that attributed to his spirit leaving this earth. She came to the cliff several times to jump, but felt too afraid. She was happy when they took her away that night. She hoped they would have the strength she didn’t. It was to be quick, but instead they hurt her in ways she didn’t want to think about. Her strength waivered and she felt drained. The waves pushed her back deeper in the ocean. "Just let go,” she said to herself as she floated on her back. “Stop fighting the pain.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>It was too lonely to be in the darkness and her wet surroundings. She let herself sink in the watery depths. She opened her eyes to see different shapes swimming in sparkling lights. The moon was shining brightly above her and then she closed her eyes.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>She saw her son who would beg her to sing. “Mommy, sing me a song about a rock,” he said. He would lay against his pillow waiting in anticipation for her to begin. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>He was fascinated with all kinds of stones and believed they had an inner beauty that no one could see. He gave her a stone to carry one day because he thought it would come alive and speak to her. He had wanted the same for his own little stone he tucked away in his pocket.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>She opened her mouth to sing to him, but only a gurgling sound came. Water began to pour from her lips and she choked. His wide eyes stared at her in fright. The blue ocean filled his room and she saw her son’s body floating inside a water cocoon. </span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Malana opened her eyes and the bright sun made her snap them shut again. She started to cough violently and her mouth tasted salty. She wasn’t on land, but she also did not sit at the bottom of the ocean. She was floating on an enormous silvery fish that was swimming gently on its side. The large eye of the circular creature seemed to be peering up at her curiously. She was astonished that she was saved again, but then also didn’t understand. “Why?” she asked the eye fixed on her. “I don’t deserve this. I couldn’t save anyone.” She looked at the fish and didn’t really expect a response, but a twinge of hope spread through her. “It understands,” she thought feeling comforted.<span style=""><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>The fish suddenly moved and she was dumped back into the water. She waded as the ocean gently swayed her body and she began to look around to see if there was land nearby. She saw only the large fish, she now recognized as a mola. Afraid the creature had enough of her riding on top of him; she didn’t try to climb on his still form. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>“Maybe I can follow it when it begins to move and it can lead me back to the rocks,” Malana thought. She had seen molas while on the tribes fishing boats. When the fish appeared, it almost always scared someone off the boat. It would follow them for miles, but if someone reached out to touch the fish, it would dip quickly back in the water.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>She sensed a tension in the mola and waited for it to move again. Something slippery underneath caught her feet and made her jerk upward. Whatever was there circled and moved at fast speeds. Her heart jumped inside her chest and she thought about the sharks while looking beyond the rocks at the cliff. Their fins were unlike the molas, sharp and pointed. She froze, hoping that her stillness would make her as invisible as the sunfish.<span style=""><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""></span>The mola suddenly flipped in the air, but not by a shark. A sea lion bared its teeth ready to clamp down on the sunfish. Malana watched as this dance continued between the two of them.<span style=""> </span>The mola looked frightened as it changed colors from light to dark. The sea lion wasn’t so easily fooled and rolled over on the fish biting its fin. The tearing sound was unbearable and Malana gasped in horror. She was afraid for the mola, but also for herself. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>Something on her leg scratched at her as she moved frantically. She remembered. The circular grey stone her son gave her the day he fell from the tree. She stopped wading and went underneath the water to retrieve the stone. She hoped it was indeed still in her pocket and it was.<span style=""> </span>She knew what to do to save herself and the mola. The sea lion was biting the sunfish that seemed to surrender itself by floating on the water’s surface. Malana knew she would have one opportunity. She swam closer to the pair hoping not to be noticed, but the sea lion turned its head and focused on her. The creature began to creep forward as if not sure what his next move would be. Malana waited and then it finally happened. The sea lion barked at her. She threw the stone and it slipped inside the sea lion’s mouth. It disappeared underneath the water. She waited for it to resurface, but it never did. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>The sunfish still was on its side floating. She didn’t know if it was dead, but she swam over to it and touched it gently. “I’m sorry,” she soothed. She leaned forward to give it a small kiss on its rubbery skin. She saw the birds circling above, which meant several things, but she no longer cared about getting to land. Her strength to keep moving vanished and her legs began to buckle. She gave one last look at the sunfish and went underneath the water for the final time. </span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>Malana woke and found a young man staring at her. He looked just as surprised as she felt. She was lying on a bed of rocks that dug in her back sharply. <span style=""> </span>“Are you ok miss?” the man said. <span style=""> </span>She didn’t know how to answer that question at first, but finally said, “Yes, I think I will be."</span></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span></span></span></p>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-25480764866079957352011-09-22T18:43:00.000-07:002011-09-22T18:47:39.702-07:00Welcome to Angela GartnerI was Gartner News Write, but now I am just Angela Gartner. This blog is dedicated to my fiction writing. I embark on a new era in my life. My goal was always to become a reporter and fiction writer. I accomplished one goal as I am a reporter after a long 10 years of waiting. Now, it's my turn to focus again on my fiction. I will be posting recent stories I may or may not have submitted. My focus is on short stories, but someday, I may write a novel. Who knows! I just can't see writing something that is 10,000 words.Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-13405991769763824342011-03-29T14:36:00.000-07:002011-09-22T18:51:28.202-07:00Change concept of blogAs I evolve as a writer and reporter. I thought it was time to change things up a bit. I have been writing a blog for education as a staff reporter at www.news-herald.com I need get moving both in the outside and inside world of reporting.<br />As a fiction writer who thought at first that I would write children books, that idea has gone up in smoke.<br />I am going back to my roots as a writer and will be debuting some new ideas soon.<br />Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming posts.<br /><br />Thank you for reading!Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-33989735280167799932011-01-15T07:32:00.000-08:002011-01-15T08:10:27.887-08:00Writer DisappointmentsThere are some disappointments about being a writer, especially the rejection. The small things you submit in fiction that gets rejected can be deflating. Recently I submitted my writing to a contest from a well-known writing magazine, 100 words - write an opening paragraph to this photo. I did, and I thought maybe I would have a chance. I saw the results today - my entry was no where to be found. I was disappointed. I wrote 100 words and still didn't get the job done. I saw the other finalists and I didn't think they were as good. I think we all think that though, our ego gets the best of us. We think, of course why wouldn't they pick us, our submission had to blow their mind, however, it doesn't always happen that way. I am not going to give up though because, although I am disappointed, I didn't write it for them, but more for me. To get my thoughts out there and idea, but mostly to try and be heard, even if only to be discarded later.Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-2012036859163561922011-01-13T06:05:00.001-08:002011-01-13T06:12:53.743-08:00New Year, New CareerI never thought it would happen but it did. I am officially a staff writer for The News-Herald in Willoughby. It's something I dreamed about my whole life, to be a "real" writer. What does that mean though? Do you have to be a staff writer to be a "real" writer. No, I don't think so. I think it only helps with your credentials. To be a real writer is to be passionate and not give up the dream. Writing for yourself, instead of other people. I have been reading a lot of Stephen King lately and he was a teacher before he became successful, but he didn't give up writing fiction. It was a passion for him as a boy and he kept going. He didn't get the big wins starting out, he was published in a few magazines and was just happy to receive any pay. I felt the same way I was freelancing. I did it because I was happy just to be writing. I wasn't making a living at the small beat I worked but knowing I was just doing something that I dreamed about since I learned to write and read was rewarding. I am still not giving up though, I have a passion for the news, but also have a passion for writing fiction. I submitted my first short story to a contest late last month and plan to do more this year with that. My career is not finished, but I feel only really begun.Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-22229661758459772822010-07-05T20:40:00.000-07:002010-07-05T20:55:07.985-07:00New Book Report Thread - Reading is essential to writingI am starting a new thread on some books I have read recently. I have always been a reader. My mother, who was deeply into historical romance when I was younger, (scholars stop rolling your eyes), started my passion for books. My reading started evolving out of romance and into biographies, horror, music non-fiction and poetry. My favorite books being 1984, The Diary of Ann Frank, Andy Warhol, The Hobbit, and anything by Poe. I was always into the darkness of the world, reading about the strange people and places. That is when I fell for Stephen King, a mastermind and his analysis of life's weird and oddities. For a long time, I stopped reading because I was busy reading textbooks and boring scholarly journals. I think when I started reading Harry Potter series, it deflated my "good" book habit. Those were great mindless books that I loved and couldn't get enough. I came back though and I want to share with you my recent reads. So I can remember not to stop and don't get too caught up in one author or subject, but start to explore and get wrapped into the delightful world of books again. Because you are what you read, as a writer.Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-2979583408903947552010-04-27T19:24:00.001-07:002010-04-27T19:25:00.573-07:00Writing Quote of the WeekJournalism is merely history's first draft.<br /> <span class="Red"><span style="font-style: italic;">Geoffrey C. Ward</span><br /><br /><br /></span>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-627092888278632722010-04-27T19:09:00.000-07:002010-04-27T19:19:13.346-07:00Joining TwitterTwitter was something I resisted for a while. I thought, I really have nothing to say and who will follow me anyway, right? Wrong. If you think Twitter will go away, it won't. Attending the Society of Professional Journalists Conference in Cleveland, OH this month opened my mind to opening a Twitter account.<br /> There is a new generation of journalists who know social media and embrace the idea of letting others know what is going on with this world network. In the New York Times this week, newspaper circulations have declined, yet again. Local newspapers and TV stations are also catching on and using different methods to inform readers on the internet from Facebook to Twitter.<br /><br />If you are not on Twitter yet, now is the time to act. It will be valuable to your journalism career.<br /><br />Follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/AngelaohwriterAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-19787477128894754902010-04-21T10:09:00.000-07:002010-04-21T10:10:46.345-07:00Writing Quote of the WeekI keep telling myself to calm down, to take less of an interest in things and not to get so excited, but I still care a lot about liberty, freedom of speech and expression, and fairness in journalism.<br />- Kate AdieAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-64266280008969434422010-04-21T06:04:00.001-07:002010-04-21T11:06:36.145-07:00Summer Education FocusThis is the time of year where you think education writing is slowing down. Kids are almost done with school and thinking about their summer vacation, as well as the teachers. However, education doesn't stop, just because the weather got nicer and there is no school. Most kids will be going to the library for their summer reading lists or attending camp. Last year juniors will now thinking about choosing their college, in which may be attending campus tours. Writers can pitch ideas to family and education magazines by focusing on the summer learning. Profile a camper, write a book review from the summer reading list, talk with parents about ways they do creative learning with their child during break, do an exclusive on summer school teachers.<br /><br />Education writing doesn't stop when school ends!Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-68168971660634641642009-12-22T07:23:00.001-08:002009-12-22T07:25:13.219-08:00The Heart of Lake County Magazine Jan 2010 articlePick up The <em>Heart of Lake County Magazine</em> January 2010 q<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">uarterly</span> edition for my upcoming article on The Indian Museum!<br /><br />Visit Web site at <a href="http://www.theheartoflakecountymagazine.com/">www.theheartoflakecountymagazine.com</a> for pick-up locationsAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-37509791411228619502009-12-22T07:20:00.000-08:002009-12-22T07:25:56.084-08:00Sun Newspapers - Chagrin Solon Sun 12/17/2009Check out the front page of the <em>Chagrin Solon Sun</em> at<br /><a href="http://www.cleveland.com/sun/pdfs/chagrinsolonsun.pdf">http://www.cleveland.com/sun/pdfs/chagrinsolonsun.pdf</a>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-49121531240741077192009-12-22T06:04:00.000-08:002009-12-22T07:19:41.319-08:00New Year - Set a Writing GoalWriters go years thinking about writing however, never really sit down and put that great idea to paper. Setting a goal in writing is important. You should have an end point in writing whether finishing the book to sending out the query.<br /><br />I know the old saying of any procrasinating writer, "Writing is difficult to "fit in" everyday life." As a mother, I too, sometimes wonder if I wasn't writing in my free time, I could be relaxing or spending more time with the kids. However, I just couldn't see myself stopping something I love to do - write. If one loves to write, the logically next step is to find time to write no matter the circumstance.<br /><br />In addition, writing for yourself is wonderful, however, getting published should be a goal. I remember the first time I saw my name in print. I cried and danced around the room holding my article like a little girl who just got ribbon in a local beauty pageant. Although it wasn't the national publication, it was a beginning to my lifestyle as a writer. I still don't really consider myself a writer, even with the consistant writing work. My goal is still to be published, just in more ways. I will become a real writer, when I gain my ultimate goal of being able to put the title "Writer" on my tax forms.Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-45569257998360731722009-11-21T17:41:00.000-08:002009-11-21T17:54:25.291-08:00Headline Story at the Sun NewsCheck out the Front Page of the Sun Newspapers 11/19/2009 for my headline story at http://www.cleveland.com/sun/pdfs/chagrinsolonsun.pdf<br /><br />To view other article clips for Angela Gartner visit Web site www.mediabistro.com/angelagartnerAngela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-4282212129377282442009-11-21T17:35:00.000-08:002009-11-21T17:40:56.831-08:00Registration OpenRegistration is now open for the Freelance Articles for Beginners class for Winter sessions at Lakeland Community College.<br /><br />Please visit http://www.lakelandcc.edu to register for this class.<br /><br /><br /><h1>Writing: Freelance Articles for Beginners</h1> <!-- returns course title --> <!--Page Title on ACEweb generated pages [e.g. Group Name, Course Name, Enrollment Card, etc.]--> <!-- returns second section of Standard.htm --> <p>Do you have an idea for an article or want to break into writing for publications in the local area or online? This class will review the local and online market for beginner writers. Learn tips on ways to find article ideas, how to write a query letter and dealing with editors. Bring an idea for the in-class writing workshop. Learn how to identify sources, interview techniques, create an outline, AP style, and best practices to structure your article online or in print. <strong> CEUs: 0.60 Hours: 6.00 </strong></p><p><a href="https://cl.lakelandcc.edu/LocationInfo.awp?%7E%7E10WPER636.01"> </a><br /></p> <table class="awTable" summary="ACEweb generated table" width="95%"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Code</th><th scope="col">Begins</th><th scope="col">Ends</th><th scope="col">Meets</th><th scope="col">Fee</th></tr><tr class="awAltRow" valign="top"><td>10WPER636.01</td><td align="center">01/21/2010</td><td align="center">02/04/2010</td><td>Thursday: 6:15 PM-8:15 PM, 3 Sessions</td><td align="right">49.00</td></tr></tbody></table>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-39472443506926773132009-10-24T19:18:00.000-07:002009-10-24T19:25:15.696-07:00Freelance Article Writing for Beginners - Jan 2010 ClassDo you have an idea for an article or want to break into writing for publications in the local area or online? This class will review the local and online market for beginner writers. Learn tips on ways to find article ideas, how to write a query letter and dealing with editors. Bring an idea for the in-class writing workshop. Learn how to identify sources, interview techniques, create an outline, AP style, and best practices to structure your article online or in print.<br /><br />Class times for 2010 – Thursdays, (3) sessions, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4. <br />6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.<br /><br />Classes will be held at Lakeland Community College, registration details will be coming soon!Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-37288730762509666282009-10-23T22:02:00.000-07:002009-11-21T17:35:38.757-08:00"The Freelance Beginner" Article Series<div align="center">January 2010<br />"The Freelance Beginner"<br />Each month starting in 2010, a helpful article will be posted on the art of being a beginner freelance journalist. The brief articles will contain resources to different marketplaces and uncharted territory for a new freelance journalist. In addition, tips on queries, finding a niche, and fitting writing in your busy schedule.<br />Topic for January 2010- The Niche Market</div>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-23513476766775516412009-07-08T10:47:00.000-07:002009-07-07T21:14:12.139-07:00My personal home page from MediaBistroI have a personal home page from MediaBistro.com.<br /><br />If you would like more details about my work experience, education and article clips, view <a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/AngelaGartner">http://www.mediabistro.com/AngelaGartner</a>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-71849043599977000922009-05-31T13:57:00.000-07:002009-06-02T10:52:09.848-07:00Magazine Writing for Beginners class in August 2009I will be teaching a Continuing Education course at Lakeland Community College for "Magazine Writing for Beginners" for the summer sessions.<br /><br />This class will review the local and online market for writers. Learn tips on ways to find article ideas, how to write a query letter and dealing with editors. Bring an idea for the in-class writing workshop. Learn how to identify sources, interview techniques, create an outline and best practices to structure your article.<br /><br />Class meets weekly beginning on Thursday, August 8 -August 20 at 6:00pm-8:00pm. To register or for more information visit <a href="http://lakelandcc.edu/comeduc/">http://lakelandcc.edu/comeduc/</a>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-31180610659339050312009-05-31T13:07:00.000-07:002009-06-02T10:58:50.996-07:00Heart of Lake County Magazine - Article<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic37ThIjM8gnsJougfDN9ZtZ1fm1UvyfIvVGvqcvUog-bH5RUmT1SUoX3vN4pD7tuX-ODCYI46UFJ-Ruasa8EDEit2XzblBMECpknwVMLb9Ogt_W-vZd8uMCm_3wAQJsXYOLrtZjwbfKg/s1600-h/CommunityInvolvementCommitteeRealtorblog_Page_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342082810936444066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 233px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic37ThIjM8gnsJougfDN9ZtZ1fm1UvyfIvVGvqcvUog-bH5RUmT1SUoX3vN4pD7tuX-ODCYI46UFJ-Ruasa8EDEit2XzblBMECpknwVMLb9Ogt_W-vZd8uMCm_3wAQJsXYOLrtZjwbfKg/s320/CommunityInvolvementCommitteeRealtorblog_Page_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The Heart of Lake County Magazine</div><div> January 15, 2009-April 15, 2009, Quarterly Edition</div><div> </div><div>Learn more about The Heart of Lake County Magazine</div><div> and purchase <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">the </span>latest edition at: </div><div><a href="http://www.theheartoflakecountymagazine.com/">http://www.theheartoflakecountymagazine.com</a></div>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832044050064829704.post-48480532610332550572009-05-01T20:59:00.000-07:002009-07-07T21:15:31.907-07:00The Heart of Lake County Magazine - Maternity Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEzaR6ih6bZmr8l_TRymySq2-890rA8A1uD1D0QNdiV_8vdYVdTRUjt0uyoM0Mpk-s8D4xcb3Ga_Y67tJIOxI_2xTjCPzbdGgDUP-ONC23xovI1OaO5tvt0Vy-Mx79R6T33A934X1BSY/s1600-h/scan0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355935620161733458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEzaR6ih6bZmr8l_TRymySq2-890rA8A1uD1D0QNdiV_8vdYVdTRUjt0uyoM0Mpk-s8D4xcb3Ga_Y67tJIOxI_2xTjCPzbdGgDUP-ONC23xovI1OaO5tvt0Vy-Mx79R6T33A934X1BSY/s320/scan0004.jpg" /></a><br /><p>The Heart of Lake County, July 15, 2008-October 15, 2008 Quarterly "Hannah's Home- Providing support for its residents."</p>Angela Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430284321714399485noreply@blogger.com0