I've been researching more magazines that may be interested in taking a feature article on the Thames Traditional Boat Festival.
I've also decided to go, see and report on 'Newfs in Action' at their display at the beginning of July although I don't have a publication interested yet.
It's hot and I've burnt my legs. Ouch!
I've made four submissions for articles about the Thames Traditional Boat Rally to overseas boating magazines: US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand.
This morning, I made a submission to 'Your Dog' magazine for an article about assistance dogs.
Watch this space!
This morning, I worked on my laptop while sitting in my shorts out on the patio. I've 'sunburnt' my lower legs and now they're agony! I've tried 'Sudocrem' and 'Vaseline', but neither has helped much.
Lesson learnt!
Today will consist of researching more material and magazines. My new camera should be arriving today.
Good News. I've been commissioned to write a 1,500-word feature article about steam-powered boats attending the Thames Traditional Boat Festival in mid-July for 'Old Glory' magazine. Photographer, Tony Brice is to supply high-quality photographs, 15 of which will appear in the magazine.
I have other submissions in the pipeline. Watch this space!
You can see examples of Tony's photography at tonybrice.photography
I've been quite busy over the last few days. I've been researching various magazines to pitch ideas to. Here they are:-
‘Church Times’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on St. Laurence's Church, the oldest church in Slough. This is the final resting place of Sir William Hershel (1738-1822), the celebrated astronomer and discoverer of Uranus. A new stained-glass window commemorates Hershel and his discovery.
‘Dogs Today’ Magazine – Proposal for: -
1. 1) An illustrated feature on dogs that search for and rescue people in
danger. This would include 'Newfy in Action' dogs, Mountain rescue dogs,
and Police dogs (amongst others). This feature would include interviews with
dog owners/handlers and the organizations who use them. The item would include
high-quality photographs.
2. 2) An illustrated feature for the June 2024 edition to coincide with 'National Volunteers Week 2024'. It would focus on opportunities for volunteers who have or want to work with dogs. Again, this feature would include high-quality photographs. Organizations offering volunteering opportunities include Dogs for the Disabled, Dog Rescue and Welfare Society, PRO/PAT Dogs, Canine Partners for Independence, Waggy Tails Rescue, Pine Ridge Rescue Centre, Puppy Lifeline, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, PDSA and People and Dogs Society, (amongst others).
‘Old Glory’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on steam powered craft appearing at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley.
‘Waterways World’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley.
‘This England’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley.
(I have
teamed-up with Tony Brice, a talented photographer from the ‘Maidenhead Camera
Club’. Tony will provide high-quality images to accompany my words: www.tonybrice.photography)
