Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Last post for a while....
I think that my writing skills have gotten better. This has been a tough class. I like writing, but writing for newspapers and magazines is very different than any other type of writing. So this has taken a bit to get used to. I enjoy writing on my blog daily. This has probably been one of the best parts of the class.
The blog has been place to vent, and reflect, and respond to things about the class, and writing and all of the processes that are involved.
AP style, what to say about that…I don’t know. It is unlike any other style of writing. Being undergrad, double majoring in biology, and art studio-photography emphasis, means that I have not had a lot of experience writing like this.
I have done many scientific papers, and analyzing artwork, and reflection type papers but that is a very different than, writing features. I think that is one of the major reasons that I have struggled with the class as much as I have. I can normally pick up on things pretty easily, but this has been a bit different.
I have also enjoyed interviewing people. I actually thought that this would be one of my least favorite things about the class, but I have really come to like it. Especially when the subject I am writing and interviewing about is of interest to me, I find it fun to talk to others and see how different people see things. But it is hard to turn those interesting interviews into a story!
I hope that my personality shines through into my writing. I find this a little ironic, considering that we are supposed to be a silent observer. How are we supposed to shine through the description of a story that we are only on the sidelines? That is a tricky balance.
I think the key to making my writing livelier is to write more descriptively. This is also very challenging. I think that writing with anecdotes, is the key to doing this.
I am a little sad that this will be my final blog post. I maintain a blog for our family, but I have been able to write thoughts and feelings, that I normally wouldn’t write, or voice out loud on our family blog. I guess that I just don’t want to seem too vulnerable to our friends and family.
This class has been a wonderful learning experience. I have really enjoyed it!
The blog has been place to vent, and reflect, and respond to things about the class, and writing and all of the processes that are involved.
AP style, what to say about that…I don’t know. It is unlike any other style of writing. Being undergrad, double majoring in biology, and art studio-photography emphasis, means that I have not had a lot of experience writing like this.
I have done many scientific papers, and analyzing artwork, and reflection type papers but that is a very different than, writing features. I think that is one of the major reasons that I have struggled with the class as much as I have. I can normally pick up on things pretty easily, but this has been a bit different.
I have also enjoyed interviewing people. I actually thought that this would be one of my least favorite things about the class, but I have really come to like it. Especially when the subject I am writing and interviewing about is of interest to me, I find it fun to talk to others and see how different people see things. But it is hard to turn those interesting interviews into a story!
I hope that my personality shines through into my writing. I find this a little ironic, considering that we are supposed to be a silent observer. How are we supposed to shine through the description of a story that we are only on the sidelines? That is a tricky balance.
I think the key to making my writing livelier is to write more descriptively. This is also very challenging. I think that writing with anecdotes, is the key to doing this.
I am a little sad that this will be my final blog post. I maintain a blog for our family, but I have been able to write thoughts and feelings, that I normally wouldn’t write, or voice out loud on our family blog. I guess that I just don’t want to seem too vulnerable to our friends and family.
This class has been a wonderful learning experience. I have really enjoyed it!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Writing is...
I expect my writing to be a reflection of the thoughts in feelings inside me. I expect my writing to have a piece of me, large or small depending on the material. Writing is such a strong tool, and critical to communication. It can also be a form an art, or informative. I think a good writer, like I strive to be, uses both artistic and quality information to make the words come alive, and make it interesting to read.
Good writing is much more difficult, and more of a challenge than most people know. This is evident when you read a good novel, or informative news story. There are key tools that the writer is using to keep the audiences interest. A good writer uses words, phrases, layout, and design, all to keep the reader involved, and craving the next description of the scene.
I would like to think that all writers, including myself, could do this, but many cannot. But the fact is that this is a learned talent. Some are better than others. This is also something that needs to be practiced and perfected, which I intend to do.
Good writing is much more difficult, and more of a challenge than most people know. This is evident when you read a good novel, or informative news story. There are key tools that the writer is using to keep the audiences interest. A good writer uses words, phrases, layout, and design, all to keep the reader involved, and craving the next description of the scene.
I would like to think that all writers, including myself, could do this, but many cannot. But the fact is that this is a learned talent. Some are better than others. This is also something that needs to be practiced and perfected, which I intend to do.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Rough Draft Response
I think that many of my classmates had some good suggestions.
Some suggestions that I got were to go into greater detail, and don't assume that my reader know what I am referring to. This can be hard, but I think that it is critical to not losing the reader.
Also that I need to keep the reader interested in the beginning, middle and end. To finish strong, and not lose focus.
Overall, my classmates said that the article could be very strong with enough good interviews, and interesting visual pictures for the reader to conclude to.
I think that I have gotten some very good feedback and that this will be helpful to make my feature be more colorful, and appealing to not only readers, but to editors.
Some suggestions that I got were to go into greater detail, and don't assume that my reader know what I am referring to. This can be hard, but I think that it is critical to not losing the reader.
Also that I need to keep the reader interested in the beginning, middle and end. To finish strong, and not lose focus.
Overall, my classmates said that the article could be very strong with enough good interviews, and interesting visual pictures for the reader to conclude to.
I think that I have gotten some very good feedback and that this will be helpful to make my feature be more colorful, and appealing to not only readers, but to editors.
Query Letter
Stacy Nurrenbern
6499 Summit Pointe Way
Newburgh, In 47630
rsnurrenbern@woway.com
July 13, 2010
Jay Gardner, editor
Professional Photographers
319 Lafayette St
No. 135
New York, NY 10012
Dear Mr. Gardner,
Please consider the following 1,200-word story, “Building an Eye Catching Photography Portfolio,” a guide to help photographers begin composing a portfolio to stand out, and land fantastic job opportunities.
After subscribing to Professional Photographer, and reading the wonderful features, I think that this article would appeal to your audience.
Thank you in advance for considering “Building an Eye Catching Photography Portfolio.”
Sincerely,
Stacy Nurrenbern
812-490-26115
rsnurrenbern@wowway.com
6499 Summit Pointe Way
Newburgh, In 47630
rsnurrenbern@woway.com
July 13, 2010
Jay Gardner, editor
Professional Photographers
319 Lafayette St
No. 135
New York, NY 10012
Dear Mr. Gardner,
Please consider the following 1,200-word story, “Building an Eye Catching Photography Portfolio,” a guide to help photographers begin composing a portfolio to stand out, and land fantastic job opportunities.
After subscribing to Professional Photographer, and reading the wonderful features, I think that this article would appeal to your audience.
Thank you in advance for considering “Building an Eye Catching Photography Portfolio.”
Sincerely,
Stacy Nurrenbern
812-490-26115
rsnurrenbern@wowway.com
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