I'd planned the talk to take around one hour which it did, almost to the minute and I think it went reasonably well.
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'I lost my loving lively Jack Russell Terrier, Lottie, not long ago. I was devastated, and to some extent, I still am. However, I wondered how others deal with the loss of such a companion. I decided to research the emotional and practical sides of losing a dog. Here, I write about my findings, in the hope that they will help you deal with your sorrow.'...
This week, I've written two new articles for 'Dogs Today' magazine: 'Up, Pup and Away!' and 'Planes for Pampered Pooches', both dealing with flying with your dog. I'm currently writing an article: 'Losing your Dog', again for 'Dogs Today'. I've pitched an idea to 'Able' magazine about 'Braywick Plant Nurseries' which employs and empowers adults with learning difficulties and various complex mental health conditions. I've also submitted my article: 'Does your dog make you happy' to 'Happiful' magazine.
Do you have a bad or sad experience that you'd be prepared to share with me? If so, please send me an email at sloughwriter@gmail.com . I'd love to hear from you. Thanks, Richard
I've completed and submitted this article now. Many thanks for your help.
00:14 Wednesday. Just winding down from tidying up the icons, files, etc. on the desktops of my laptop and PC. I'm zombiefied! Time to get some sleep!
Last night I attended my SloughWriters group, which meets at Burnham Working Mens Club every Monday night during term time. Last night was a 'Manuscript Evening' where some members read a portion of their work to the group. I read out my short piece (300 word) called 'The Brocas'.
From their website: "Slough Writers is a friendly and supportive group for writers of all abilities, living in the Slough area."
I've been attending SloughWriters for a couple of years and find it both interesting and informative. Next Monday night, I shall be giving a presentation and workshop on 'Writing for Magazines' (non-fiction). This is the second evening I've hosted, the first being over a year ago when I ran a workshop on freewriting (which wasn't very good). This time, I've done much more preparatory work, so I hope it will be much improved.
SPEAKERNET
I'm hoping to be able to give a similar presentation to other clubs/societies/groups etc. in the area. As a result, I've registered with SpeakerNet, my individual details appearing here: https://speakernet.co.uk/talk/6457/writing-for-magazines-nonfiction . If you are, or someone you know is, interested in 'booking' me, please log into the link above. You can also go to SpeakerNet to search for other speakers on a whole range of interesting topics
Yesterday, I finished, edited and submitted 'Sniff This Out!' to 'Dogs Today' magazine. It's an article about a dog's incredible sense of smell and how they can detect certain medical conditions and events.
Today, I've been writing 'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie', an 800-word feature article about the things that dogs experience when asleep.
Later today, when I've had a break, I'm going to start on 'Up, Pup and Away' about flying with your dog.
I'm on a roll this weekend!
It's later (16:15) and I've just had a sandwich and cup of tea. I then re-organised the folders and documents in my 'PROJECTS' file.
I need some more contributions from people who've flown with their dogs before I start any writing. So I think that's all for today. I'm going to watch TV for the rest of the day (or maybe read a book on nonfiction writing!).
Since we lost our beloved Lottie a couple of weeks ago we have discussed and decided to give another rescue dog a home. In the first instance, we will be dealing with the Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary in Ascot as they arranged for us to adopt Lottie.
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I've been working on my 'Writing for Magazines (nonfiction)' presentation throughout the evening. It's still Friday the 13th but nothing happened yet!
While working I've been listening to Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Tour. I'm going to see it in the Hexagon Theatre in Reading on Sunday October 6th. Can't wait!
See the Berlin show by clicking here (Link opens in a new window).
It's Friday folks! But it's Friday 13th! So far, so good! I haven't done much so far today, yet. I planned to make out the 'cue cards' for when I give talks (especially when I give my 'Writing for Magazines' talk to the 'Slough Writers Group' in a couple of weeks) but haven't got round to it yet. Last night (or rather the early hours of this morning),
Also this morning, I registered with 'SpeakerNet' hoping to get some bookings to give talks to groups/clubs/organizations etc.
This afternoon, we watched the 'Chelsea Detective' on catchup television. I thought that the first two episodes were brilliant.
"We love including Richard's diverse features. He always takes such tremendous care and is a pleasure to deal with."
Beverley Cuddy. Editor, Dogs Today Magazine
Not very happy this morning. Yesterday afternoon, I had to have my lovely dog Lottie put to sleep. Fortunately, it was very peaceful. May she rest in peace.
It's 03:10 and I can't sleep, hence posting this at such a ridiculous hour. I've been 'googling' for information about what was the Cadbury chocolate crumb processing alongside the Shropshire Union Canal at Knighton.
I finished and submitted my article on the 'Cinnamon Trust' today. I also began to research material for my article about 'Dogs in Flight'.
This evening I edited and submitted my article 'Does your dog make you happy?' to Breathe magazine.
Hi folks,
I'm now researching material for an article on dogs being carried in aeroplanes. There are some real horror stories out there. If you have any bad or sad stories to tell, please email me at sloughwriter@gmail.com Thanks.
