How to create article for 009 news?

[9626JGIL]

Hello everyone, I'm in the middle of building a 009 layout and thinking about writing a two part 009 news article. Id like to know how you would go about this, Or if there is a waiting list. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[B.Meldon]

Stuart Taylor the editor of 009 news will accept articles via e-mail; his e-mail address is in 009 News.

I send the text in a separate e-mail to the photos, with each photo numbered with the captions in the photo e-mail.

I type the text in word, spell check it and read it through several times with at least a couple of days gap between reading to make sure it makes sense before I send it in  as an attachment in word format with a covering e-mail. I also always make it clear that the editor can correct and alter anything he needs to. He is the editor after all!

Take the best, in focus photos that you can, remembering that the format for publication is almost square, not wide screen.

Higher resolution JPG's are ideal, but too big and they may not send via e-mail.

[9626JGIL]

Thanks very much! The info is very useful!

[Hugh Norwood]

wetransfer is excellent for sending large files or groups of files (like photos) It's free to use and the files are deleted from their server after being received (or after so many days if they haven't been downloaded by the recipient)

[Julian Evison]

Brian is absolutely right and if you have any questions, just email Stuart, contents@009society.com . He is always after new articles. There is no 'waiting list'. He normally he has a pipeline of articles for the next two to three issues, and occasionally something gets held over for an issue or two to makes sure the balance in the News is right.

Please do submit articles - they are most welcome, whether you are a new member or have been one for a long time.

Julian

[Hugh Norwood]

Most people find the problem to be actually putting words on the page! (speaking from expreience <grin> )

[clayliner]

I note that you are 'in the middle of building an 009 layout'. While it's well known that many layouts are never truly 'finished' sometimes events overtake us and that half-completed layout sadly remains half-completed for ever, for a variety of reasons. Because of this you might want to consider holding fire on publication for the time being and wait until you reach an acceptable end-point. You can still continue with the build process and take photos as you progress (with the articles in mind), and write the accompanying text as you go along, but with the confidence that Parts I and II will both eventually see the light of day together as a coherent whole. You can also liaise with Stuart Taylor as things move along so that he can anticipate the final result.

In the meantime, all the best with the build. Maybe you could also describe it in real time here on the Forum, in the 'Layouts' section, to whet our appetites for the eventual articles?

David.

[Hugh Norwood]

That's a good idea to post updates here in the "Layouts" section!