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Post by hunter480 on Aug 31, 2006 18:44:00 GMT -5
Sorry for bragging just a little bit, but I heard from Dan Schmidt, the editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. They are tentatively scheduling my very first published article for the June 2007 issue-Dan said it still could change as far as the timing, but they definitely want to publish it.
Now I need to figure out a way to follow up with another piece.
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Post by Hawkeye on Aug 31, 2006 18:54:50 GMT -5
Great,hope it works out well for you.
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Post by songdog on Aug 31, 2006 19:49:02 GMT -5
Congratulations !!!! I have been trying to get my wildlife photography published for years with little luck.Three wild turkey photos in Turkey Call Magazine and that was a few years ago.
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Post by danf on Aug 31, 2006 20:10:47 GMT -5
Congratulations! Can you tell us what the story is about? Who sells D&DH locally, so I know where to pick up a copy next year?  |
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Post by hunter480 on Aug 31, 2006 20:49:35 GMT -5
Congratulations !!!! I have been trying to get my wildlife photography published for years with little luck.Three wild turkey photos in Turkey Call Magazine and that was a few years ago. Brad Herndon is an outdoor writer/photographer and you may be able to get some ideas from him on how to sell your outdoor photo`s. I believe you can find him on the web, and he has a good book out called Mapping Trophy Bucks. |
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Post by hunter480 on Aug 31, 2006 20:51:56 GMT -5
Congratulations! Can you tell us what the story is about? Who sells D&DH locally, so I know where to pick up a copy next year? I`m not sure who sells it locally danf-I have a subscription. I need to find out who sells it at the newsstand though, I`ve already had several requests for the issue when the article comes out. I`m not sure if I`m supposed to say anything about the article before it`s in the magazine since I`ve signed the contract now, but I think it`s an article everyone will be interested in. ;D |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 31, 2006 21:01:55 GMT -5
Congratulations! Can you tell us what the story is about? Who sells D&DH locally, so I know where to pick up a copy next year? I`m not sure who sells it locally danf-I have a subscription. I need to find out who sells it at the newsstand though, I`ve already had several requests for the issue when the article comes out. I`m not sure if I`m supposed to say anything about the article before it`s in the magazine since I`ve signed the contract now, but I think it`s an article everyone will be interested in. ;D You can tell us what it is about. Just don't post any excerpts from it. . |
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Post by Decatur on Sept 1, 2006 6:11:43 GMT -5
Excellent! Congrats! I've always wanted to be a writer. I've written a couple of stories, but never sent them anywhere. Good luck
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Sept 1, 2006 6:44:13 GMT -5
Sorry for bragging just a little bit, but I heard from Dan Schmidt, the editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. They are tentatively scheduling my very first published article for the June 2007 issue-Dan said it still could change as far as the timing, but they definitely want to publish it. Now I need to figure out a way to follow up with another piece. Heck! Brag all you want. Congrats!  |
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Post by duff on Sept 1, 2006 7:17:37 GMT -5
Good work!
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Post by mbogo on Sept 1, 2006 7:21:59 GMT -5
Congratulations, I will be sure to look for it!
You can find Deer and Deer Hunting at Walmart, Gander Mtn., CVS, or almost any place that carries at least a handful of Outdoor magazines.
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Post by hunter480 on Sept 1, 2006 7:42:35 GMT -5
I`m not sure who sells it locally danf-I have a subscription. I need to find out who sells it at the newsstand though, I`ve already had several requests for the issue when the article comes out. I`m not sure if I`m supposed to say anything about the article before it`s in the magazine since I`ve signed the contract now, but I think it`s an article everyone will be interested in. ;D You can tell us what it is about. Just don't post any excerpts from it. . Ok-Well, I contacted Dan Schmidt and asked him if his magazine had done any articles on any of the new deer hunting softwares available today, and he replied back that no, Deer & Deer Hunting had not done any, and he would be glad to look at mine. I knew I hadn`t seen any articles anywhere giving an overview of the hunting softwares, so I got busy doing some research. I managed to contact and trade e-mails with the guys who developed the newest deer hunting softwares, then I simply did internet research on the older types, and even did trade just a few e-mails with their customer service groups to get a couple of questions answered. I put the piece together and walked away for an afternoon, (I wanted to let it sit for a couple of days, but was too anxious to wait that long), then came back and tried to look at it fresh. I made some modifications to it, and e-mailed it to Dan. I waited nearly 4 weeks before getting any word, I was dying. When I saw the e-mail from him, I gathered myself and said a quick little prayer before opening it. At worst I expected to hear that they wouldn`t be interested in my piece, (code for, you`re not a very good writer), at best, I was hoping to hear some suggestions for editing and an offer to review again in a few months. When I read that Dan said he thought it was well done and that, yes, D&DH would be interested in publishing it, I was floored. So now, how do I follow up with another article. This was simply a description of some softwares available-most outdoor writers put how-to information in a story format, like how to read and interpret sign, or the significance of rubs and how to add that info to the overall scouting for your hunting area. These things are more of an experts insight. Unfortunately, I`m not a hunting expert. I`ll keep working on an idea for another article though. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 1, 2006 8:05:01 GMT -5
I don't recall ever seeing any article like that either.
Those type are good to read.
I don't see how any outdoor writer can write a "how to" article that hasn't been covered 967 times before. After awhile most of the "how to" articles start to run together.
I'm a long time subscriber as I think it is the best "deer" magazine out there.
You might query Dan Schmidt on what they need or are looking for in future articles like yours.
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Post by kevin1 on Sept 1, 2006 10:39:22 GMT -5
Not bragging and very cool 480 , congratulations !  |
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