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Topic: Emailing clips
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| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/1/2008 2:07:35 PM | show profile Hello all, I would like to convert my clips to pdf files but have o idea how. I have a scanner but don't know what software to use, whether it's free or what. I am assuming, of course, that pdf is the way to go? Other thoughts welcome. I just want to be able to email mags that prefer email queries and would like to be able to attach my clips. thanks |
| JimmyG | Posted – 3/3/2008 4:04:10 PM | show profile Pdfs are great for showing off articles that are graphics intensive, but they can make for very big files. While this is less of a problem than in the past, the recipient's email system may prevent attachments over a certain size from coming through. I've had success sending editors formatted Word files of my articles. I place the copy in 10 point Times over two columns with a head and subhead across the top, and add some elements to break up the pages, either pullout text boxes or I've also scanned the cover of the magazine or the first page of the printed article to drop into the middle of the first page. While one could argue that a copy of the actual printed feature is more impressive, in this manner your copy will not be second-guessed as to how much of the text was rewritten before publication. (You may not want to do this, however, if your text was indeed sliced and diced.) As for how to create a pdf, I'm not the expert, but try this: scan each page as an art element, open it and drag it into a blank Word file one page at a time, then under the print command, choose "save as pdf." You might be better off establishing a web site for your scanned samples and send editors a link to your past work. |
| JimmyG | Posted – 3/3/2008 4:04:48 PM | show profile Pdfs are great for showing off articles that are graphics intensive, but they can make for very big files. While this is less of a problem than in the past, the recipient's email system may prevent attachments over a certain size from coming through. I've had success sending editors formatted Word files of my articles. I place the copy in 10 point Times over two columns with a head and subhead across the top, and add some elements to break up the pages, either pullout text boxes or I've also scanned the cover of the magazine or the first page of the printed article to drop into the middle of the first page. While one could argue that a copy of the actual printed feature is more impressive, in this manner your copy will not be second-guessed as to how much of the text was rewritten before publication. (You may not want to do this, however, if your text was indeed sliced and diced.) As for how to create a pdf, I'm not the expert, but try this: scan each page as an art element, open it and drag it into a blank Word file one page at a time, then under the print command, choose "save as pdf." You might be better off establishing a web site for your scanned samples and send editors a link to your past work. |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/4/2008 1:54:20 PM | show profile Other formats? Are there better ways than PDFs to send clips? I know that a lot of people out there must have to email samples of their work and would really appreciate any information. Thanks. |
| paula_vergara | Posted – 3/4/2008 4:12:29 PM | show profile I'm all for setting up a web site to show editors your work. That way, they don't have to deal with attachments, which most editors hate. You can even setup a free blog where you can list all of your published articles. I recommend using one article listed in full as the feature article, then on the side, list an archive of other work. |
| snappiness | Posted – 3/9/2008 12:00:53 PM | show profile | email poster email clips v. web site I set up a web site a few years ago for this very reason. Now I just send URL links and brief article summary in my emails and the editors can go look at the clips. Plus, when they're there, sometimes they browse and look at more clips. I organize them roughly by topic. It's easier for me to manage also, as I just upload the story once and make sure the site is current instead of managing a bunch of pdf files. |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/9/2008 2:12:14 PM | show profile Thanks everyone I'm in the process of setting up a site now. Someone mentioned setting clips up by subject...is that the best/most navigatable way? Would anyone mind sharing the address to their websites so I could get an idea or two? |
| snappiness | Posted – 3/10/2008 10:10:08 AM | show profile | email poster Sure, email me and I'll send you my URL. |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/12/2008 4:34:19 PM | show profile setting up the site and using wordpress to do it blog-style. Any thoughts/experience on this? Right format? |
| seeattleme | Posted – 3/16/2008 12:44:06 AM | show profile web sites are the way to go. They are much easier and an editor can goto them without even requesting clips...one question, do you need permission from the editor/magazine your clip appeared in before posting a link? |
| snappiness | Posted – 3/18/2008 10:03:55 AM | show profile I don't think you need special permission to post clips on your web site as long as you don't post it before it runs in the magazine. I've asked at the magazines I write for and it's never been a problem, or even something the editor had to bump up for approval. |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/18/2008 4:24:25 PM | show profile I am currently using a free blogging program called wordpress. Is anyone familiar with this? It's a blogging program. Is it a good way to go? Are there better ways to set it up? |
