AboutCathy Clamp Expertise I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)
Experience I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published twelve mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2009. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.
Organizations Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America, National Association of Legal Assistants.
Publications Magazines--Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Deer & Deer Hunting. Many others.
Novels--Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing
Education/Credentials Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. Certified Paralegal with specialities in intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent) and real estate.
Awards and Honors USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2005, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
I don't know if your expertise extends this far, but I thought I would try. Do you know anything about whether it is possible for academics in one field to publish articles in peer reviewed journals of other fields? Must the reviewing peers be in the same field as the article's author?
I wasn't sure who else to ask. It's all right if you can't help.
Regards,
- Tue
Answer Hi,Tue!
I would think that yes, it's quite possible. The trick is you have to pick an article topic that will enhance the learning of the target group. If you're talking to professionals in one discipline, they'll have a high expectation in a peer journal to be told something they don't already know. If your article does that, you should have a good shot at it. You might also consider combining your specialty with the target one. For example, let's say you're an expert on concrete but want to write an article for an archaeology magazine. You could easily talk about a dig where the team is removing a concrete facade that was put on during an earlier restoration. Or some such. But yes, I've written specialty articles without a degree in that discipline, so I don't see any reason why you can't. :)
