AboutRik Feeney Expertise I can answer any questions from the development of an idea into a book manuscript, electronic book, PDF file, or Audio book. I design book covers, do interior design, and light book editing. My forte is creative ideas particularly as they relate to marketing and promoting your book.
Experience My first book "Gymnastics: A Guide for Parents & Athletes" was traditionally published in 1992 by Masters Press and is now available through McGraw-Hill. My second book, now as an independent publisher, was a "Quick Pick for Young Readers" by the American Library Association. Since then I have 44 book products for sale through my own web site and many of the major online book stores like Amazon.com.
Organizations Publisher's Marketing Association
Florida Writer's Association
Florida Publisher's Association
National Writer's Union (former member)
USA Gymnastics - Professional Member
Education/Credentials I attended Temple University and Vermont College of Norwich University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Literature.
Question Dear Sir,
Good day! I need information on the following questions.
1) What is the correct format in writing an article?
2) will you tell me the exact distance between the first and second line?
3) about the paragraph - how many spaces between the first and the second paragraph?
4) still about the paragraph - How many spaces are needed to indent the first line?
5) tell me what is the correct margin?
6) Give me an advice on how to make an article.
7) Inform me also on how to prepare an article that will have a chance of being published and paid?
8) What will i do inorder that i can sell my articles to a magazine?
9) Give me relevant advice concerning article writing.
10) How will i improve my writing inorder for me to become a world class writer like you?
I am sorry for asking you a lot of questions, but i am really interested to become a skilled writer,and i think the best way to start is article writing.
thank you very much. Hope i can hear from you soon.
Respectfully Yours,
Amram
Answer Dear Amram,
One of the best places for you to get specific information on writing magazine articles is Writer's market 2008.
Specific guidelines requested by the editors of several magazines are listed - and you want to submit based on the editor's requirements.
For future reference, I usually only answer one question per response. The reality is that each of the questions below deserve longer answers, but there just isn't enough time in the day.
1) What is the correct format in writing an article?
Depends on the editor at a magazine. Most word processors can be set for APA writing style or you can get a copy of Chicago manual of Style.
2) will you tell me the exact distance between the first and second line?
That is preset by your computer. Simply pick double-space.
3) about the paragraph - how many spaces between the first and the second paragraph?
I normally put one space (double-space).
4) still about the paragraph - How many spaces are needed to indent the first line?
If your word processor is set to APA style, all you have to do is hit the "Tab" key at the beginning of each paragraph and it will indent automatically.
5) tell me what is the correct margin?
8.5" X 11" (Letter-size) paper should have a one-inch margin on all sides.
6) Give me an advice on how to make an article.
Zippy Headline (excite your readers with benefits)
Tell them what you are going to tell them. (Introduction)
Tell them. (Information: who, what, when, where, why, how, how much?)
Tell them what you told them. (Summary)
Bio block (author info, where to get more info)
7) Inform me also on how to prepare an article that will have a chance of being published and paid?
People and editors only read articles that answer the question: "What's in this for me?" Pick an exciting topic, develop useful information, present it in an interesting fashion.
8) What will i do inorder that i can sell my articles to a magazine?
Follow the specific guidelines listed by the editor in Writer's Market.
9) Give me relevant advice concerning article writing.
Check Google "Hot Trends" for ideas about what people are currently interested.
Read back issues of the magazine you want to write for to get an idea of the style and to make sure you are not writing previously published material.
Start with small local and regional magazines and newspapers, then expand to larger magazines as your talent progresses.
10) How will i improve my writing inorder for me to become a world class writer like you? (Send money or salad ingredients; don't BS someone who gets paid to lie for fun and profit!)
Don't make excuses. Write 250-500 words a day on anything.
"Repetition is the mother of skill. Feedback is the father of refinement. Variety is the crazy uncle of motivation."
