The
Online Magazine Article Writing Workshop®
For those who
enjoy writing and do not want
to wait any longer
to be published!
************************************************
B Y L I N E
T I P S
FreelanceWorkshop.com's
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
for Writers Seeking
Publication
http://www.freelanceworkshop.com
(All are welcome to
print and redistribute
this newsletter provided
proper credit is given)
Issue.1.9
June 27, 2000 ISSN 1529-3920
A service of:
THE ONLINE MAGAZINE
ARTICLE WRITING WORKSHOP
Part of the Net since
17 April 97
Online Newsletter Address:
http://www.freelanceworkshop.com/byline-tips/
issues/1.9.htm
*********************************************************
This issue brought
to you by:
DrBrownstein.com
http://www.drbrownstein.com
For Individuals Who
Want to Improve Their Health Through Holistic
Medical Breakthroughs
Monitored by David Brownstein, M.D. Author of,
"The Miracle of Natural
Hormones."
Tell ‘em you heard
about it on FreelanceWorkshop.com
*********************************************************
Table of Contents (ISSN
1529-3920)
Byline Tips, Tuesday,
June 27, 2000
Byline Tips is published
twice-a-month on Tuesdays, except during weeks
in which there is
a national U.S. holiday.
Issue 1.9
(Serving Over 500 Readers)
Contacting FreelanceWorkshop.com:
Writing News Fax: 248-661-2479
Advertising Inquiries:
info@freelanceworkshop.com
1. UP FRONT: How to
on Photos
2. Enter Your E-Mail
to Win ½ Dozen Pens!
3. Free Database Listing
Sets Your Writing Apart
4. Drew’s Movie Reviews,
06/27/00
-- Shaft,
*** (3 Stars)
-- Chicken
Run, *** ½ (3 ½ Stars)
-- Me,
Myself, and Irene, ***** (5 Stars)
-- Bossa
Nova, *** (3 Stars)
*********************************************************
1. UP FRONT: How to
on Photos
Reprinted from Writing
for Publication Video
hosted by Erik Bean
EB WORKSHOP = Erik
Bean speaking live at an
Ann Arbor freelance
workshop.
EB NARRATING = Erik
Bean narrating from inside the
Freelance Workshop
Website.
EB NARRATING: One need
not be a professional photographer to take
practical or dynamic
vivid pictures for publication. Today, there are a
wide-variety of inexpensive
brand name 35mm automatic cameras from which to select. Most of the
popular brands offer reliable full-featured
models starting just
under $100.
It's important, however,
to select a camera advertised as auto-focus
rather than focus-free.
The auto-focus models send an infrared beam to
the subject then back
to the camera. This allows for sharper pictures
in most instances,
particularly when shooting a cameo. The focus-free
models do not contain
the infrared feature and usually lack the
following additional
recommended features:
Lithium Battery
(Lasts hours longer than standard cells.)
35 to 70mm Zoom Lens
Red Eye Reduction
One Touch Macro (For close-up
shots.)
Double Exposure Setting
Auto load/Auto rewind
Again, there are many
cameras available that contain these features just
under $100.
Each should provide years of trouble-free service and you
will likely recoup
the costs after the sale of your first article.
Magazines usually prefer
standard 35mm color or black and white prints.
Some, however, require
color slides dubbed transparencies, for higher
resolution.
And online magazines may accept electronic photos taken
with a more expensive
digital camera or traditional prints scanned and
converted to the popular
JPEG format. Always consult the guidelines for
specific photographic
requirements. Occasionally, a magazine will
furnish its own stock
prints or rare photos from a private collection.
In addition, if a particular
magazine is laid out such that a whole page
is a photographic
image, you may want to consult or work with a
professional photographer.
If this is the case, it is likely selling
the article depends
more on the quality of photographic images than the
accompanying article.
EB WORKSHOP: How do
you work with somebody who draws a cartoon (or provides a photograph) that
accompanies your story? Basically, the way that I like to work it,
is I like to have them work for me. In other
words, if I need somebody
to draw a cartoon to accompany a story because they (publishers) require
a cartoon (photograph) or an illustration,
I'll simply go to
a cartoonist (photographer) and say, this is what my
story is about, here's
the kind of illustration I need, and I'll give
you a certain percentage
out of the money that I make.
If it's a $200 article,
how about I give you $25 or $40 dollars for one
cartoon or illustration,
or two photographs. Some people might be
insulted, they might
not think that is a great deal of money. But you
might want to explain
to them that they are a very good photographer,
and this is a good
chance for them to get a byline, too! Because
photographers and
illustrators get bylines in articles as well.
EB NARRATING: The cutline
is a description summarizing the major message contained in a photograph
and must be supplied by the author. Usually no more than a sentence
or two, the end of the cutline should denote a byline of the individual
who took the photograph. Whether you are including one or many photos,
each should be accompanied by a numbered cutline corresponding to the same
number placed as text at the end of your article. For example:
Cutlines:
1. Dr. Alfred B. Swanson,
a renowned orthopedic surgeon, is the founder
of the International
Trees Corps. Photo by Erik Bean.
2. It will take hundreds
of years before this clear-cut section of the
rainforest is as heavily
treed as it once was. Photo by Michael G.
Knape.
Using labels designed
for a standard laser printer, authors should
imprint the corresponding
cutline number along with the copyright
symbol, year the photo
was taken, as well as the name and address of the photographer. When
submitting transparencies, you will not have room
for an address, so
a telephone number should be substituted. For
example:
When a prospective
editor sees a particular photograph, he or she will
easily be able to
refer to the cutline contained on the last page of
your manuscript.
And since the editor has your address or telephone
number he or she can
contact you if there are any additional questions
or in the event the
material is misplaced and found several weeks or
months later.
Stay tuned for a complete rundown on the manuscript
submittal process
when we complete this segment.
EB WORKSHOP: Everyone
in this room who wants to write an article and get it published will probably
be submitting an article to a publication
that is going to require
a photograph or illustration. And you will be
responsible to write
the cutline.
Actually, the photograph
helps sell the article. All this helps sell
the package, it helps
demonstrate you've done the critical thinking
needed to make this
piece effective. You're joining the article and the
photographs together
as one -- one statement you're trying to get
across. That's
why you want to be able to submit the illustration or
photograph.
That's why you want to be able to develop what the captions
are, and you will
be doing that.
*********************************************************
2. Enter Your E-Mail
to Win ½ Dozen Pens!
FreelanceWorkshop.com
is now offering six twist and write pens featuring
its Website logo and
you could be the lucky monthly winner. It’s as
easy as 1, 2, 3.
Just enter your name, e-mail address and answer one
simple question at
this URL:
http://www.freelanceworkshop.com/contest.htm
*********************************************************
3. Free Database Listing
Sets Your Writing Apart
http://www.freelanceworkshop.com/web-db/GenericList.asp
Welcome to FreelanceWorkshop's
FREE Writer Exchange Public Database! Here you can meet writers who have
similar subject interests. Form Internet critiquing groups or groups that
physically meet in your
geographical area.
If you are a current FreelanceWorkshop.com
participant or alumnus,
please include your start date. All writers who
post will receive
an e-mail asking them to varify their listing. If you
want to add to your
information later, just post a new listing.
If you do not have
your own webpage and would like a free one to post
more authorship detail
or pictures, contact us and we will provide you
with your own web
address at no cost. All listings posted without YOUR
permission will be
removed. All entries MUST include a valid e-mail
address. All other
fields are optional. Reach out and meet new writers
today!
For more information:
info@freelanceworkshop.com
*********************************************************
4. DREW’S MOVIE REVIEWS,
06/27/00
(*****
5 Stars is Best Rating)
Drew's Movie Reviews
(FREE Bonus). In addition to useful suggestions
about writing for
publication on and offline, Byline Tips also features
Drew's Movie Reviews!
Drew is an independent reviewer of the latest
movies! We know
your passion is writing, but who doesn't go to the
movies? With
increasing ticket costs, you'll be better prepared to go
or just stay home
and write!
This Newsletter’s Reviews,
Shaft (3 Stars), Chicken Run (3 Stars), Me,
Myself & Irene
(5 Stars), Bossa Nova (3 Stars)
Shaft,
*** (3 Stars)
Directed by John Singleton,
starring Samuel L. Jackson, Christian Bale,
Toni Collette, Vanessa
Williams, Sonja Sohn, Lawrence Taylor, Richard
Roundtree, Jeffrey
Wright, Busta Rhymes & Dan Hedaya
“Shaft” is a police
officer that is too cool for rules and can out-slick
everyone with dialogue
and action. This film is based on the original
program years ago,
which starred Richard Roundtree. This time Mr.
Roundtree plays a
consulting role for advice just so he can be in the
film. “Shaft” is like
a math problem back in high school. You know the
answer; you just have
to figure out the process of discovering the final
result. Christian
Bale (American Psycho, Metroland & A Midsummer
Night’s Dream) is
the primary bad guy who has money and connections so he can avoid any penalty
for his actions. He is accused of a racial
murder and he’s trying
to find the one witness who saw the crime take
place, so he can take
care of the problem.
Toni Collette (The
Sixth Sense, Clockwatchers & Muriel’s Wedding) plays
the witness with the
heavy New York accent. You’ll find dishonest cops,
plenty of smart ass
clichés, and a whole lot of false tough guy bravado.
The script itself
is fairly boring and lacks intrigue. Samuel L.
Jackson plays the
title role and obviously makes the film entertaining.
Sam could read the
menu at Burger King and make it exciting. No one
cusses better than
Sammy breaking out the MF word.
There’s a third party
villain by the name of Peoples Hernandez (Jeffrey
Wright) who steals
almost every scene. He played this thug role so well
I forgot he was acting.
“Shaft” isn’t a thriller or mystery, just an
action film packed
with egos and no regard for respect. The very end
has a surprise treat
that comes out of the blue for a good reason.
“Shaft” is better
than “Mission Impossible 2” but not good enough to
make a sequel. If
you head to the theatre, keep your eyes on Jeffrey
Wright and of course,
Sammy!
-- Drew's Reviews
© 2000 FreelanceWorkshop.com
06/27/00
“Chicken
Run” *** ½ (3 ½ Stars)
Directed by Nick Park
& Peter Lord, featuring the voices of Mel Gibson,
Julia Sawalha, Timothy
Spall, Jane Horrocks & Miranda Richardson
Years ago there was
a film called “Midnight Run” starring Robert DeNiro
and Charles Grodin
that wasn’t bad at all. Last year, an instant German
classic was created
by the name of “Run Lola Run.” Another quality
movie is now on the
run called “Chicken Run.” This run is one jailbreak
of a Claymation cartoon.
The plot is as simple
as you can write. Chickens are attempting to
escape in order to
avoid being cooked in a pie for Mrs. Tweedy, the evil
owner. Rocky
the rooster, audio by Mel Gibson, is the American circus
castaway who ends
up along side the chickens. His heroism is pretty
standard but makes
a super compliment to the remaining British cast.
I especially enjoyed
the way the British made fun of themselves. The
British creator gave
the chickens’ bad teeth just like in the “Austin
Powers” films.
They had a funny permanent goofy smile along with
entertaining facial
expressions. Their look of panic is absolutely
priceless. There’s
no way you can watch this and not root for the
chickens.
Jane Horrocks (Little
Voice, Absolutely Fabulous) did the voice for
Babs, the overweight
chicken that was constantly knitting. Julia
Sawalha (also from
Absolutely Fabulous) provided the voice of Ginger.
The two together combined
for much of the films humor. Children should
enjoy “Chicken Run”
for its silliness and cartoon fun. Many jokes will
fly right over your
kids’ head.
Would this be as entertaining
if it were an American cartoon? Probably
not! There’s a special
quality in this picture, which makes it unusual
and amusing.
And let’s face it, the British are just that. You won’t
fall out of your seat
laughing, but your cheeks should get a little
closer to your ear
during a few choice moments. Right after the movie
was over, I went out
for chicken fingers! Shame on me!
-- Drew's Reviews
© 2000 FreelanceWorkshop.com
06/27/00
“Me, Myself
& Irene” ***** (5 Stars)
This is quite frankly
the funniest film in years. When you see a
Farrelly Brothers
movie, don’t expect awards come next March. What you
can expect is to laugh
hard enough so you’ll wipe your eyes often. They
made me cry it was
so darn funny. They have an edge on me from the
start because I’m
from where they’re from, New England. Sometimes you
just know where folks
are coming from.
“Me, Myself & Irene”
is about a Rhode Island State police officer named
Charlie who has never
released the energy and anger that’s been building
up inside of him for
years. This emotion that’s been bottled up becomes
a second personality
named Hank. Charlie is passive and reserved. Hank orders up
some conflict the moment he arrives. These two characters are
more defined than
the two characters Jim Carrey played in “Liar, Liar.”
The humor is broken
up into a few categories. You’ll always find the
raunchy push the envelope
hilarious sexual sight gags, along with sharp
biting one-liners,
and Jim’s classic brand of physical humor. It’s
apparent that the
Farrelly Brothers do not need Jim and he doesn’t need
them either.
But when you put them together watch out! If you’re
offended easily, please
stay at home and don’t bother anyone else.
Charlie and Hank’s
mission is to drive potential criminal Irene, played
by Renee Zellweger,
back to New York from Rhode Island in order to clear
up an incident.
Their cat and mouse games including a minor love story
are very entertaining.
She’s got spunk some would say! If you don’t
like Jim Carrey, it’s
time to stop being stubborn. He does a lot more
than just bend over
and talk out his bottom.
-- Drew's Reviews
© 2000 FreelanceWorkshop.com
06/27/00
“Bossa
Nova” *** (3 Stars)
Directed by Bruno Barreto,
starring Antonio Fagundes, Amy Irving, Debora
Bloch, Stephen Tobolowsky
& Drica Moraes
“Bossa Nova” is a charming
modern love story that really fits with
today’s culture.
This is one of those films where several events and
agendas overlap and
then come together near the finale. Amy Irving
plays Mary Ann, an
American woman who’s teaching English to mostly
locals in Brazil.
Right off the bat you know you’re getting wonderful
cinematography with
colors and landscapes.
One of Mary Ann’s clients
is a famous Brazilian soccer player named
Acacio who’s trying
to learn English trash talk so he can play in London
and earn some new
fans. Antonio Fagundes plays Pedro Paulo, a lawyer
with a smart new intern
who’s trying to find his way into Mary Ann’s
heart even though
he’s knows how to speak English already.
There are many directors
who put their wives in their own films. David
Mamet has created
the starring role for his wife Rebecca Pigeon on a
couple of occasions.
Spielberg’s wife Kate Capshaw is another member of the club to benefit.
And yes, director Bruno Barreto is married to Amy
Irving. Her
performance is adequate. She’s not the type of actress
where you’ll wonder
what she’s doing next, but she fills in just fine
with this role.
Stephen Tobolowsky
is another American who appears late in the film
because of his Internet
romance with Mary Ann’s friend Nadine. There
are some general pleasant
heartfelt moments joined with some madcap
wacky situations.
The humor would be related to the “Three’s Company”
meets “Eight Is Enough”
category of confusion.
I even learned that
in Colombia and Venezuela, they speak Spanish and
mambo for their choice
of dance, and in Brazil, they speak Portuguese
and practice “Bossa
Nova.” This love story contains interesting
characters, a decent
script, and a visual trip to Rio. For a couple of
hours, it’s nice to
get away from America.
-- Drew's Reviews
© 2000 FreelanceWorkshop.com
06/27/00
***********************************************
How to advertise in
FreelanceWorkshop.com or
B Y L I N E
T I P S
For details, e-mail:
info@freelanceworkshop.com
***********************************************
B Y L I N E
T I P S Staff:
Editor-in-Chief: ERIK
BEAN <info@freelanceworkshop.com>
Assistant Editor:
STACEY KARR <stacey@freelanceworkshop.com>
Movie Review Editor:
DREW <drew@freelanceworkshop.com>
List Administrator:
STEVE RANDEL <steve@websitestudios.net>
Byline Tips is published
bi-monthly on Tuesdays by Deadline Communications
(www.deadlinecommunications.com),
home of FreelanceWorkshop.com and The
Online Magazine Article
Writing Workshop. The list is administered courtesy
of Topica.com
DEADLINE COMMUNICATIONS,
L.L.C.
P.O. Box 765
Walled Lake, MI 48390
phone: 248.624.5183
fax: 248.661.2479
Copyright 2000 Deadline
Communications,
All Rights Reserved
Deadline Communications,
Deadline Communications logo with line through
center and The Online
Magazine Article Writing Workshop® are registered
service marks of Deadline
Communications®, Walled Lake, Michigan.
To unsubscribe, send
a blank email to:
FreelanceWorkshop.com-unsubscribe@topica.com
___________________________________________________________
FreelanceWorkshop.com
The Online Magazine Article
Writing Workshop®
Where Getting Your Article Published
is Our Number One Priority!
|
[ Page Top
]
For advertising rates e-mail:
info@freelanceworkshop.com
|
