The Happy Dog Owner

I've bought 'The Happy Dog Owner' in paperback and as an audiobook. About to start reading/listening.

Happiful magazine and Kaira latest.

 Today, I've been studying the latest edition of 'Happiful' magazine, and trying to learn the 'voice' and 'style' etc of it. I hope that my article 'Does your dog make you happy?' will 'fit in'.

Kaira still has her cough, but it's not as bad, or as frequent, as it was. The people from Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary told me that a few other of the dogs that came over in the same consignment had developed similar coughs saying that it was probably caused by coming from the warm climate of Spain into the cold, damp weather over here. They thought that it would only last a few weeks. She's a very independent dog, mainly keeping herself to herself, but occasionally coming to us for a reassuring fuss. She loves her head and ears being stroked. She refuses to go outside after dark!

New Writing - Profiles

 

I may soon have an opportunity to write profiles for an online dog magazine. Writing profiles is new to me so I'm doing some studying:-

Follow these 8 tips to learn how to write a profile:

1. Read other profiles. To know how to write a profile essay, read how other writers do it. ...
2. Do your prep work. ...
3. Create an outline. ...
4. Interview your subject. ...
5. Observe your subject in their environment. ...
6. Start with a strong lede. ...
7. Incorporate direct quotes. ...
8. Tell a story.

A company profile introduces a business's mission, goals, vision, and history. In most cases, a profile includes an 'About Us' section that narrates how the company was founded and its whys, and a section that introduces leadership team members.

Below is a list of steps you can take to write a company profile:

1. Identify a purpose for the profile. ...
2. Select a style and format for the company profile. ...
3. Incorporate contact information. ...
4. Include the company's mission statement. ...
5. Write about the company's history. ...
6. Describe products and services. ...
7. Include awards and recognition.

What is a company profile?

A company profile is a written introduction to a company that tells the reader about its activities, mission, goals, and strengths. Often, a company profile includes the story of the company's founding and describes its products or services.

So, I've got some studying to  do! 

Bournville 5

 Out soon in Waterways World magazine. Read it here first!

Bontdolgadfan

This is where I grew up. Bontdolgadfan.

"I stand on the simple stone bridge and slide my finger along the edge of carvings of my initials set into the slate slab, the only permanent record of my being here almost sixty years ago. I wonder how much water has flowed under this particular 18th-century bridge since I last played here?"..(Read full piece here)..

 

BRAVEHOUND

I'm working on an article on the charity 'BRAVEHOUND' for 'Dogs Today' magazine.

"BRAVEHOUND’S mission is to help heal the invisible wounds of military veterans with our specially trained assistance dogs.

"BRAVEHOUND provides assistance dogs to veterans who have a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety.

"BRAVEHOUND is committed to the long term welfare of each BRAVEHOUND dog and the veteran they have been partnered with over the dog’s lifetime."

My preparation for this project will involve interviewing the CEO and a couple of veterans.

(Above: Founder and CEO Fiona MacDonald)

Thursday

Not feeling at all well this morning. My blood glucose levels are very high so I've injected some insulin.

I'm on my own for a while. Simon is out shopping, so I don't want to risk falling over. I'm staying in bed doing some bits and pieces (including this!).

The editor of 'Dogs Today' magazine says she has a sufficient stock of articles from me for the time being. But added: " You could write for the online edition [Dogs Monthly] - but that's more newsled. Will have a word with the team. There are some interesting people who have started dog related businesses that you could interview. Ask them what inpired them etc? Does that sound interesting? Inventors, innovators etc." Yes, I'm interested! It's a new challenge. So she's going to contact their team next week and suggest me doing somework for them.

In the meantime, I've sent her some links to my previously published work to pass on to demonstrate my experience:

• http://richardhill.co.uk/suzie.pdf 'Suzie. The news-maker dog'
• http://richardhill.co.uk/truffle.pdf 'Cherche la Truffe'
• http://richardhill.co.uk/vpractice02.pdf 'Quarantine Reform'
• http://richardhill.co.uk/vetschool.pdf  'Vet School'
• http://richardhill.co.uk/observer10.pdf  'Vets in Practice'

So - watch this space!