By

Michele L. Tune

With the anniversary of September 11th just around the corner, there will be articles all about it. If you haven’t done so already (you don’t have time to get anything published for this years’ anniversary–it’s already the 5th!), you could begin working on a poem or story idea about this tragic event for next year. Edit and polish it and keep your eyes open for a market for it. Query a magazine you think would be interested, or approach your local newspaper about publishing it.

Tip:
If you come upon a holiday or event that isn’t time-sensitive, you could always keep it in mind for the upcoming year. You’ll have plenty of time to prepare!

Good luck writing (ahead of time) the cyber highway!

By

Michele L. Tune

Ok, it’s definitely official. I’ve become vegetarian.

Yep, you heard me. Read: vegetarian. As in, no more cow, hog, chicken, turkey… Nothing with eyes or paws or sweet disposition–just veggies, grains, fruit, raw nuts, seeds, etc. I’m actually astounded that I’m not whining for a cheeseburger or craving fried chicken.

So, what am I going to do? Write about it, of course!

I haven’t figured out how many different angles I’m going to go with yet, but there are food magazines/sites, and there are vegetarian publications. What all can you write about vegetables? Hmmm…

You could write about a lot of things. The sky is the limit!

Here’s a few, for instance:

• Homegrown veggies/fruit at the Farmer’s Market (interview who grows them)
• Vegetarian recipes
• History of a certain fruit/veggie
• Exotic fruits/veggies
• Heirloom fruits/veggies
• Interview vegetarians
• Organic fruits/veggies and their health benefits

And the list goes on… Use your imagination.

So, there you have it. I’m no longer a meat-eater. I’m surely going to become a bone (I hope!) Ok, maybe not a bone, just thinner–mostly healthier!

Enjoy your veggies while writing the cyber highway!