Is there a Published writer on GS.

Monk · April 17, 2009, 8:08pm

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hmmmmmm

X2 · April 17, 2009, 8:14pm

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i have written for Pakistan Link entertainment section in the past, and recently couple of industry magazines

Iconoclast · April 17, 2009, 8:16pm

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Yes, in medical journals and for two medical educational websites.

Monk · April 17, 2009, 8:20pm

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Nice!!!

Nice!!

Monk · April 17, 2009, 8:37pm

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loco & x2
one of my brother had his writing translated/published in Japan. He is anthropologist. We were very proud.

You know my other brother soldier , stated writing. His articles get published in related website as solutions for certain issues. hmmm

I wished I had payed(see what i mean lol) more attention to my studies. Eventually I want one article published in any openSource mag. hmmm

redvelvet · April 17, 2009, 8:47pm

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That's pretty cool, PM. I didn't know you were interested in writing and publishing.

Monk · April 17, 2009, 8:49pm

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but ppl tend to think I can only playStaion.

PlayStaion:: I hate playstaion nation. And I dont own one

redvelvet · April 17, 2009, 8:53pm

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I said I was kidding about the playstation. We get it…you’re an athlete.

Monk · April 17, 2009, 8:54pm

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Obama · April 17, 2009, 9:06pm

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YES First Published right here on GupShup:

My very first Poem:

***Ol’ George tried to corner and catch Ossama’s

7 yrs in the white house clueless in his Pajama’s :D***

9/11 on his watch and the flooding from Katrina’s

caught George dumbfounded staring at Chanda Mama’s

Mortgages and Derivitives wiped out savings of Grand ol Mama’s

who knew a Red Neck from Texas would cause victory for the Obama’s

How do you like that?

Monk · April 17, 2009, 9:13pm

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I think you should get married to GoodBabu

X2 · April 17, 2009, 9:14pm

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they may have to do it in canada though.

Monk · April 17, 2009, 9:17pm

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ohhhhhhhhhhh
both men? why was Gudbabu hitting on me for? ewww

Obama · April 17, 2009, 10:41pm

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I asked for your literary criticism.............not a betrothal............:)

young men always thinking of marraige..............Right?

Pareezay · April 18, 2009, 8:12pm

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Yes. Im one.

X2 · April 18, 2009, 8:17pm

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arjay has written quite a bit

redvelvet · April 18, 2009, 10:28pm

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PM, I'm just curious. Why are you looking for a published writer? Are you planning to publish something?

Monk · April 18, 2009, 10:44pm

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no.
at every stage at my life I envy different ppl.
At this point I have to kinds of hero.

1-married ppl
2-writers

I just wanted to see, how much work I need to do before I can write some thing worth reading.
Now I know who got published I will see how they write.

redvelvet · April 18, 2009, 10:59pm

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Oh, acha. :)

There is a guppy named guru8904, who has published a book. I believe the book is political in nature. You can talk to him about the steps involved in the publishing process.

I've done some research of my own about the publishing process. If you're interested in publishing a book, it's quite a long journey. Here is the gist of what you need to do:

1) Go to Barnes and Noble and purchase a book titled, The Writer's Market. This book contains a list of publishers and what type of book each publishing company is interested in. This will be a good reference source for you. You should also look at book of** Literary Agents** in the US. Your** literary agent** can help convince publishers to take a look at your story.

2) After you have written your story (fiction or non-fiction).....look at the literary agents who would be interested in the subject matter of your book. And contact them. Each literary agent has their own rules for contact. Some want you to email them and give them a summary of your story. Some want to you to send them a query letter along with a sample from your story. So read the requirements of each literary agent carefully before contacting them.

3) If the publisher is interested, you'll get a contract. It can take anywhere from 1-3 years for your book to get published. The publishing company will help market your book.

4) Most authors don't make a lot of money and work two jobs. You will get payed a percentage each time your book sells. Part of that percentage goes to your literary agent, possible illustrator, and of course the publishing company.

This is what I remember from my research. It's quite a tedious process. Hope the info helps. You can also research the process on the Internet :)

the_game · April 19, 2009, 2:38am

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Have been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal as a co-author of a scientific paper.