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Question by Squeegee Beckingheim : He wants me to give him “tips” (advice)?

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Answer by Presbyterian-2008
A. i know exactly how you feel bout the “dork” dating “popular girl” one of my guy friends asked me the same thing today. i just told him that i didnt think that he was her type. but he could give it a shot, but maybe you want to become friends w/ this person

B. i dont agree w/ you on the dating age. im in 8th grade, and im plenty ready to date.

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Answer by wayward irish son
no. u are not claiming google as yours

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Answer by plays w/words
Don’t second guess yourself. Go with your first mind.

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Answer by Lady in Red
well then, I would estimate. Take a years worth of income and divide by 12. That should give you a good estimate. You can always explain during your interview.

Most jobs require that you make at least minimum wage or they have to supplement your income. If that’s the case, put the minimum wage at the time you started.

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I know waitresses get paid like & change + tips but idk if I should write a specific amount + tips? or just write “min.” or write “tips”

Can anyone help me? What should I write?

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Answer by the tax lady
Leave it blank.

With tips you have to make at least minimum wage–and state law governs even with tips how much they must pay you.

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Answer by Naina A
may be. that your pen fits in your hand properly and that you are able to write properly with it.

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Answer by [snow white queen] .x<
Try to write things about pain, struggling, not exactly ‘happy’ moods. Also, use metaphors to darkish objects, like a black mirrors, darkness, blade, night, alone, etc. Like uncontrollable loss.

Or listen to many of Within Temptations lyrics, or even Evanescence.

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   Wow!  All the questions in last weekâ??s article were a lot to ponder but so necessary in this all essential step of going from casual to career in writing.  I hope you took some time to decide if you wanted to financially invest in writing, wrote down some other skills and talents you have to compliment your marketability as a writer, and mainly decided that this was something you just had to do.  With all the hard work that lay ahead, you will need that relentless attitude when the going gets tough.

     The story behind my reaching this crossroads came about when an editor/writing coach came to speak to our writing group.  I had timidly brought along a small non-fiction work I had written and showed it to her.  She told me to email her the first ten pages and she would give me a free critique.  This turned into a phone conference where the editor liked the work but asked if I would consider getting my point across that the work talked about through the avenue of fiction.  Talk about scary!  I had written little fiction and wasnâ??t sure if I even wanted to.

     I said I would try and within a month had some ideas and fifty pages that I sent to her.  Seeing that her coaching ability and editing expertise would help me, I made the big financial plunge and invested in her services of coaching and editing.  To me, it was the best decision I ever made.  On my own I think I would have given up after a couple of months, but she would encourage me and give me ideas and really push me harder than I would have ever pushed myself. 

     Within two years, I had my first novel complete and edited, my second novel partially complete with ideas down for at least three more.  Just as important was the fact that I learned a lot about computers, marketing, advertising, publishing, editing, websites; blogs and a host of other things that I didnâ??t know were even involved in a writerâ??s life. 

     I wish I could say that it was all easy and I accepted with enthusiasm each challenge as they came along but honestly my writing coach pulled me kicking and screaming all the way.  Wanting to run from each challenge was more like it but I have learned that I can do more than I ever thought possible.  I am now in the process of looking for a literary agent for my first novel and am finishing a novella that I intend to publish on line. 

     You can see that much more is involved than my dream of sitting at the computer typing the novel, mailing it out and then going to the mailbox to receive my big checks, so much more.  All in all, I believe my journey is going to be worth it, whether the financial rewards are big or not.  I believe I am being a positive influence on people and in the process am learning much about myself�

     Join me next week as we talk about working with a writing coach�

To get your client noticed, the publicity writer must be able to write a press release that grabs the media’s attention and makes them want to learn more about what your client can offer their readership. A press release is a publicist’s introduction to the media. It’s their way of showcasing a business, individual or organization’s message to the community.

Press releases can be used in two ways:

To entice a print reporter, broadcast journalist or radio host to cover the story and conduct their own interviews.

As a stand alone article used by print publications to fill space not taken by staff writers.

The Press Release As A Pitch:

Both are valuable tools used to spread the word about a client. But, writing a good press release that will grab the attention it deserves takes a special knack. It offers more than standard marketing or sales writing, but less than true news or feature coverage. A press release aimed at convincing a reporter to do their own story on a person, business or organization in the community, is nothing more than a teaser of fun facts aimed at generating enough interest to get the reporter thinking of ways they could make the story stand out on their own. This type of press release should not be written with the intent of using it as is, but more as a way to help the reporter see the value in what’s being offered.

Standard information that should be included in this more straight forward piece are: the essential who, what, where, when and how of the client; a brief description of what makes this client and its services stand-out or benefit the community; unusual facts and figures about the client; and the role of your client in a broader statewide, national or regional arena. Try to make it interesting, but don’t do all the work for the reporter. Your goal here is to show him or her the potential for a story – not to give them a story.

The Press Release As A Story:

Another type of press release is the article-style release. When using this form, it’s important to remember that the publicity writer is doing all the work in order to offer a completely researched and accurate article that is ready t be printed. Again, try to avoid making it sound like a biased sales pitch. Write like a journalist who’s looking at all the angles of the story and backing up their claims with significant facts and figures. This type of press release is especially welcome at most smaller local newspapers and trade magazines who may not have either the staff or budget to cover your story.

Things Every Press Release Should Contain:

While both types of press releases discussed above are written for a specific audience, with a different goal in mind, there are a few important things every press release should contain:

- A short but lively title – this is the writer’s first chance at grabbing the editor or producer’s attention.

An interesting lead (complete with any unusual or interesting facts).

- A succinct overview of thing you are trying to publicize presented in the formal pyramid style (most pertinent info first and so on).

- An information line with a contact phone number or website a the end.

To ensure that you are presenting the client in the most professional and newsworthy way possible, remember to also:

- Be succinct. Never ramble, and keep press releases to less than two pages.

-Be accurate. If you aren’t sure about something, find out. Never put any unsubstantiated facts in a press release.

-Keep it simple. Never try to fluff the piece with fancy paper, fonts, layout, etc.

-Be friendly and helpful. Offer to help set up interviews, gather statistics, and organize photo opportunities for the reporter in charge of covering the story.

Writing press releases that grab an editor’s attention requires skill and an understanding of what the media is looking for. Learn to give them that and you’ll find yourself on the media’s call list the next time they need an expert source for a story they’re working on.