Who are the Writers in This Forum

[Gypsy Heart]

It seems there is a writer in all of us....with so many adventurious souls out there...Is anyone writing

 

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[dralston]

I've worked on a novel. The storyline is pretty much done, but characters need a lot of work yet. Had 70 pages typed up, but junked most of it. I don't know if I will ever actually finish it, but it is neat to think about.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

HOLA: sheesh, not finished yet, always tomorrow, it is more fun taliking to Gypsy, kitty, Nana or one of The gals in here.

Besides writing is hard self disciplined work if you expect it to be positively reviewed by your peers.

Basic work scheme, write 10 pages, review, discard 9 and start again, sigh.

Jose de La Mancha ( I tilt windmills )

 

[Jeffro]

"I only use Crayons" Now that could apply to a lot of us... I believe Cap'n Bil(d) has been accused of that more than once! (No offense)

I wish I could write and keep people entertained.... more than a story or two in this lifetime so far!

Great post Gypsy.

 

[jglunt]

I've been a freelance writer for a weekly paper entitled the "Auction Exchange & Collector news". I get to pick & choose antique auctions to cover and photograph here in the Northwest Michigan area. It keeps me tuned into the antique and collectible market

It's tougher than you would think to keep it fresh, interesting and informative every week in 1500 words or less...and, oh yeah, AP style points.

The book is still in my head but I can't focus on it long enough to push it out. Too many other interesting things in life to see and do.

Here's one that was published in another forum a while back...if any one is interested.

http://www.star-riders.org/starcruiser/newstar/article.php?issue=6.6&article=210

jg

 

[OKIE]

The only thing I write is my name on all fo the
bill checks and that is no fun
Good luck and happy hunting to all
Ray

 

[stefen]

Graduate thesis on rehabilitation of open pit mining sites. Actually published and still in print for over 30 years. Also several novels and a third on its way.

 

[Jeffro]

I just came up with a new idea for a book that would go over well, I believe. Now if I only knew how to write and sell at the same time...... LOL!

Any tips for would be authors out there?

 

[MichaelB]

I'm building a web page that covers the Battle of Mobile Bay, the history of Baldwin and Mobile County, Alabama. It has a gallery page where I show all of the relics that people have sent me pictures of and old photo's. It has a history ofthe oldest families and stories of ghost, pirates, civil war, etc. I hope to be ready for the big unveal in August. The locals have heard about it and they are sending me some really neat photo's that I think people will enjoy. Gypsy, I posted one in your ferry thread.

MichaelB

 

[EDDE]

screen play..movie from the 40s been remade once this one well it will have elements of the orignal in it .but with modern characters and time line ,well 90s or present day havent decided.....

 

[snake35]

I started keeping a journal of my travels and random thoughts. Just to see where my head is now as compared to a year ago. Definatly would not want anyone else to read it though.

 

[lucky1777]

I use to wright about reptile care in a local paper. Two of three paragraphs were enough. I could not imagine writting a whole book.

 

[Monty]

I have been attempting to write a book although not about metal detecting or treasure hunting. I work in spurts, I seem to have energy peaks where the words flow and then it just shuts off. I would like to have a solid month alone, no phones, TV, radio nothing but my own thoughts and then maybe I could finish. Monty

 

[Daryl Friesen]

Hey,

I have tried my hand at writing a few things in regards to the subject of lost treasure. I have managed to finish one book Seekers of Gold, you can read part of it on the internet. I have one other book half done as well that is a lost treasure work of fiction and I also have a rough draft of a screenplay done and I have various short treasure storys you can also read online.At the moment I am totally blocked and searching for inspiration that does not seem to come. You can go to the following links to check some of the writing out. I hope you enjoy.

www.bc-alter.net/dfriesen/insider.htm
www.bc-alter.net/dfriesen/mineintro.html

Thanks
Daryl Friesen

 

[Monty]

I like to take stories I have witnessed and /or heard and add a little of what I think might have happened to fill in the blanks. So, is that historical fiction or what? I write a lot of goofy things, but believe it or not, they are all founded in actual fact. Monty

 

[TreasureTales]

Interesting...lots of authors and wannabe authors online here.

I've had several feature articles published in magazines, mostly about treasure hunting, prospecting, and rockhounding. Been thinking about a novel, but I don't want to begin until I've lost the lust for treasure and "exploring" the American West.

My little tip for wannabe writers: write in the same style you speak, but make sure to cut out the expletives and clean up the grammar and spelling. Then write what you felt, saw, thought, anticipated, in other words -- write from a personal perspective whether writing for hobby type magazines or fictional works. For more serious, technical writing, stick to the FACTS and leave opinions out. There is almost as much excitement in seeing one's byline in a magazine and receiving a check in the mail for your work as there is in finding treasure. Happy Writing!

 

[Jeffro]

I've only been published once, and I thought I was just adding notes to an existing story.... turns out my notes were added to anothers notes, and it was a story. Sept. 2001 ICMJ, if anyone's interested. Wished I had cleaned it up a bit before I sent it in, LOL!

 

[TreasureTales]

I've only been published once, and I thought I was just adding notes to an existing story.... turns out my notes were added to anothers notes, and it was a story. Sept. 2001 ICMJ, if anyone's interested. Wished I had cleaned it up a bit before I sent it in, LOL!

One of my favorite magazines, Jeffro. What was the subject, so I can look through my back issues and read your article? I've been published in that mag, too, forgot which month and year. Anyhow, it's a great mag and has some good info about metal detecting, treasure hunting in general, mining and prospecting. It also has a good editorial slant. AND it's a "must read" for anyone who wants to learn where some old tailings piles or mine dumps might be available for MDing. A friend of mine got a clue from an article and went to the site (abandoned) and found a half ounce nugget in the tailings.

 

[Jeffro]

"Prospectors Rally"

Tom Ashworth and I used to hang out a bit, he once had the best site on the net for prospectors. The contributors to this article were myself and Debra, his wife. Scott Harn mistakenly assumed that my girlfriend at the time was my wife, and so she shows up as Marsha Chase, LOL.... but it was a last minute thing.... the pics with the article are my son and nephew.

http://www.icmj2.com/01Sep/01SepTOC.htm Thats us on the cover, too. I believe Leonard took the shots, but didn't get credited in the issue. Heck of a photographer, his pics have graced several covers over the years.

 

[TreasureTales]

"Prospectors Rally"

Tom Ashworth and I used to hang out a bit, he once had the best site on the net for prospectors. The contributors to this article were myself and Debra, his wife. Scott Harn mistakenly assumed that my girlfriend at the time was my wife, and so she shows up as Marsha Chase, LOL.... but it was a last minute thing.... the pics with the article are my son and nephew.

http://www.icmj2.com/01Sep/01SepTOC.htm Thats us on the cover, too. I believe Leonard took the shots, but didn't get credited in the issue. Heck of a photographer, his pics have graced several covers over the years.

Thanks for posting the details. I'll dig out that issue from my files and read your article. The title of the article is intriguing, I probably read it in 2001, but alas my memory is slipping daily.