Invitation to Free Republic Writers

Free Republic Network ^ | 3-5-04 | Bob J

[Bob J]

As most are aware, the Free Republic Network runs a feature called "Columnists' Corner" on it's website. Due to our affiliation with Townhall, our articles are picked up and printed on their website.

All FReeper writers and columnists are encouraged to submit articles for potential publishing an "The Corner". We can't guarantee that all submissions will get posted, but will do our best to make sure the best get some exposure.

Please forward submissions to columnists@freeper.org!

[writer33]

Boy do I hear that. Errors never go away.

[Johnny_Cipher]

One what?

Does somebody need a hug?

[aberaussie]

bump

[CyberAnt]

"so confused"

Hmmmm? That might explain it!

[writer33]

Thanks for the ping. It was of interest.

[Happygal]

Well, as you probably know, being a writer or a journalist, is NOT at all akin to being an English school teacher *L*

Journalism requires interview skills, finding news, research. The 'writing' end of it is the easy part. I think a lot of people forget that.

Writing demands imagination, creativity, clarity in thought, and a talent for bringing three dimensional scenarios alive on a page.

Text book grammar is for formal letter writing and curriculum vitaes in my mind *L*

[Rabid Dog]

I'll wait for the other thread - Bob J. is trying to get some business done (despite efforts to distract him with details)

[Bob J]

Or, thoughtful pieces on traditional conservative topics...heheh.

[writer33]

"Text book grammar is for formal letter writing and curriculum vitaes in my mind *L*"

Amen. I hate having to do rewrite after rewrite, trying to catch errors. And I still can't get them all. I'm always amazed when a complete stranger picks out a stupid error. You get used to it after a while though.

[Happygal]

Ahh there are always those ready to pick you up before you fall! ;-)

What's that phrase?
Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach!
*L*

Nit pickers are teachers, (or preachers! *L*) mainly.

[writer33]

I don't know no right wing Irish journalists. Where I come from you is a furiner. :)

[Quix]

HHHHHMMMMM,

OK. THX.

[Happygal]

I'm not right-wing. I'm just right! All the time.

Psst. Did I tell you I am a woman! *L*

[Rabid Dog]

Actually, now that I think of it - your question/answer thread would make a pretty clever column - if it was regarding conservative/liberal stuff - (you know, nothing about sticking a finger up your nose and getting it stuck and what to do about it - those kind of questions)

Like why do liberals always roll over and claim "victim" when they are losing?

[Bob J]

Actually, now that I think of it - your question/answer thread would make a pretty clever column...

I say let's put that on Radio FreeRepublic...PJ has the voice talent ready to go on "Fun With Tom and Hill".

[writer33]

"I'm not right-wing. I'm just right! All the time.

Psst. Did I tell you I am a woman! *L*"


Golly Gee. They got them there women reporters. What's the world a comin' too? :)

But if you're a woman, you're undboubtedly right all the time. :)

[Quix]

Not sure what my strengths are that might fit your parameters. Feel free to suggest something you may feel I could offer within your scope.

[Rabid Dog]

Do both!

Focault's eating pizza right now - hopefully we'll get a response before the beer's all gone.

[Happygal]

They gave us the vote. Then they started letting us wear short skirts...the rest, my friend, is history (suitably doused in histeria! *L*)

[Focault's Pendulum]

hopefully we'll get a response before the beer's all gone.

Never touch the stuff.