Newspapers and magazines continue to reduce their editorial staffs and cut content in an effort to stay afloat. Recently 24/7 Wall St. published ten major daily papers they feel will most likely fold or discontinue print opting for online publications.
However,there is a silver lining...
I have also seen a purging, and some of the smaller, more editorially rich publications are beginning to shine a little brighter. True they don't pay as well, but welcome experienced writers with open arms.
It's time for all of us to get creative, and I welcome the challenge.
The art of blogging has seen a remarkable transformation from visually rich sites to blogging storefronts selling arts & crafts.
http://suzanneduda.typepad.com/my_weblog/
New publishing sites provide opportunities to turn that blog, journal or vacation into professional looking books on your own schedule.
www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook
Another interesting read about the publishing execs and their quest in downsizing the magazine industry with quotes from my Southern Breeze editor Mark Newman
www.foliomag.com/2009/how-lean-too-lean
So now's the time to make that dream come true and fine tune that creative drive.
Until we chat again...deb
Look at www.la-road-trips.com for one of those shining examples of grassroots magazines that are getting noticed.
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