Flying the Santa Fe Trail Story: long

George,
Thanks a heap. Personally, I believe the story would need more
work to have a chance at publication. My editing left several
mistakes, and my wording could have been better, as I was really
pressed for time. I may pursue your suggestions on a more refined
version if... big if... I can ever find the time to do it. I
sincerely appreciate the help. I'll let you know if I decide to go
forward.

Joe Schneider
Cherokee 8437R
"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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JJS wrote:

Blush... Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I wouldn't have
a
clue how to begin to get published.

1. Print the article out nicely in its entirety.
2. Select a set of magazines in which you'd like it to appear.
3. Type up a nice cover letter asking telling them you thought they
might be
interested in publishing this and why. Keep it on your computer
so you can
change the magazine name and address. Don't mention payment in
any way. In
particular, don't tell them it's free.
4. Send the article with the cover letter to the editor of the first
magazine
on your list.
5. Wait 6 weeks for a letter from them.
6. Repeat as necessary, going down through the list.

If you run out of names, make up another list. Try the non-aviation
mags first.
Speaking for myself, I hope you can sell this to one of those
instead of preaching to
the choir.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the
band to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't
come home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".

Thanks a heap. Personally, I believe the story would need more
work to have a chance at publication. My editing left several
mistakes, and my wording could have been better, as I was really
pressed for time. I may pursue your suggestions on a more refined
version if... big if... I can ever find the time to do it.

Don't worry, Joe -- magazines have these creatures called "Editors" who will
destroy, er, I mean "FIX" any stylistic devices, er, I mean "PROBLEMS" they
find in your prose...

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

JJS wrote:

Thanks a heap. Personally, I believe the story would need more
work to have a chance at publication.

Well, I managed to get one article published about ten years ago, and I tinkered with
it for something like six months before I thought it was good enough to send out.
Take your time.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the band to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't come home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".