tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post5422109143846886891..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Tips for writing features #1: find the armpitsallison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-42687612362306133352011-02-17T08:09:04.524+11:002011-02-17T08:09:04.524+11:00What a brilliant post. I have absolutely no idea w...What a brilliant post. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing when it comes to writing (if that isn't plainly obvious). <br /><br />When it comes to the blog post its just a case of thinking of something and running with it (and then making yourself push the publish button before self doubt and loathing take over your soul) but I have also done a few mag pieces lately and am now in awe of freelance mag writers. Having now had to write pieces about people I don't really like and products I think are over priced and pretentious I realize what an art form it is. Must remember. Armpits. Fabulous advice.4 kids, 20 suitcases and a beaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026987107815016616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-65593495425245556922010-04-09T10:31:18.672+10:002010-04-09T10:31:18.672+10:00I do mostly business copy editing by day (you'...I do mostly business copy editing by day (you're jealous aren't you!) and occasionally do a freelance piece. Like you, they are often subjects that um ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.<br /><br />Wait, what was I saying?<br /><br />Any way, I love your writerly advice. :)BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678207937709971411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-66702678798405141592010-04-08T23:53:17.312+10:002010-04-08T23:53:17.312+10:00Armpits, haa haa, armpits, love it. Just stick to...Armpits, haa haa, armpits, love it. Just stick to the armpits - got to remember that one. Thanks so much for this great post.Kakkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376864098492915312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-35224081398664354022010-04-08T18:49:02.629+10:002010-04-08T18:49:02.629+10:00I always have trouble just sticking to the armpits...I always have trouble just sticking to the armpits. A 2000 word essay finishes at 3000 and every word is VITALUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707753854072803160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-88128082054589862872010-04-08T17:39:56.683+10:002010-04-08T17:39:56.683+10:00Brilliant analogy. No wonder you write so well. Th...Brilliant analogy. No wonder you write so well. Thank you for this timely reminder. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-44755517037704994272010-04-08T13:35:01.135+10:002010-04-08T13:35:01.135+10:00I love this post. Thank you. I have trouble stick...I love this post. Thank you. I have trouble sticking to the armpits as well.Annieb25https://www.blogger.com/profile/09574721273010056362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-73462298283631145442010-04-08T12:57:26.934+10:002010-04-08T12:57:26.934+10:00I heard a report in the news about identity theft ...I heard a report in the news about identity theft and superannuation. Theifs steal your identity and then transfer your super to a sham super fund. I would like to know more about that. <br /><br />I don't know if its the "armpits" but it would definetly be an area with hair.<br /><br />IvanIvan Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-59554800469615930592010-04-08T11:43:13.621+10:002010-04-08T11:43:13.621+10:00Loved your post Al!
Very funny and sound advice!Loved your post Al!<br />Very funny and sound advice!Lisa Heidkehttp://www.lisaheidke.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-28189014076762763672010-04-08T11:24:43.269+10:002010-04-08T11:24:43.269+10:00I think when you grow your armpit hair to a certai...I think when you grow your armpit hair to a certain length you should be forced to make extra super contributions.<br /><br />Seriously though. Such sage advice. I loved this post. It spoke straight to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-59196961081837817312010-04-08T08:40:57.920+10:002010-04-08T08:40:57.920+10:00That is a really great tip. I'm a magazine fea...That is a really great tip. I'm a magazine feature writer too (small world). When I trained they said I was too old for TV/Radio (I was 27)and too thin skinned for News so I plumped for magazines. One of my friends had to write a feature recently on security systems in Abu Dhabi and was stumped. I'll tell her next time to look for the armpits. And next time I'm writing one on education issues or how to make your home into an office.....snooze.alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338687691871813019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-37641700331635598632010-04-08T08:22:57.199+10:002010-04-08T08:22:57.199+10:00Great tips! And good luck with superannuation - it...Great tips! And good luck with superannuation - it must be THE most boring topic in the entire universe. :)Megan Blandfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932508388869573748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-34435026558718770292010-04-08T07:58:19.459+10:002010-04-08T07:58:19.459+10:00Hi everyone, thanks for the comments! It does get ...Hi everyone, thanks for the comments! It does get easier with experience but, to be honest, there are still days when I can't tell an armpit from an elbow.allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-43923649639890026662010-04-08T07:23:01.629+10:002010-04-08T07:23:01.629+10:00Yes, there is definitely a novel in you!!Yes, there is definitely a novel in you!!brismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-4328268634620221962010-04-08T06:39:08.631+10:002010-04-08T06:39:08.631+10:00Ugh, I've got one of those projects staring up...Ugh, I've got one of those projects staring up at me from the table as I studiously ignore it and blog instead. I seriously think I'd rather be writing about armpits! Or unworn wedding dresses, now that's intriguing. =>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-74827631490721427602010-04-08T06:39:08.630+10:002010-04-08T06:39:08.630+10:00Ugh, I've got one of those projects staring up...Ugh, I've got one of those projects staring up at me from the table as I studiously ignore it and blog instead. I seriously think I'd rather be writing about armpits! Or unworn wedding dresses, now that's intriguing. =>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-55260677690878689352010-04-08T05:47:40.295+10:002010-04-08T05:47:40.295+10:00I wondered how you managed to muster up interest i...I wondered how you managed to muster up interest in topics that you aren't passionate about.<br /><br />You're so talented though, I'm sure it comes really easy now. xChantelle {fat mum slim}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02167267576456836722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-49974225322608688902010-04-08T04:29:22.983+10:002010-04-08T04:29:22.983+10:00Can I just say, this is one of my fave (non-sentim...Can I just say, this is one of my fave (non-sentimental) posts..."find the armpits" is fan-bloody-tastic advice! Though I must admit, when I had to do my article on supermarkets (savvy shopping angle) the editor passed it back to me asking for more. Apparently, my lack of enthusiasm for shopping the meat aisle was glaring. ;)Anj and Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559821447701440131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-91253633265711677912010-04-08T03:02:51.056+10:002010-04-08T03:02:51.056+10:00This is a very good tip, thanks Allison. But I am ...This is a very good tip, thanks Allison. But I am wondering why DO some girls like hairy armpits?catherine shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535824774062036043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-57999486007025133382010-04-08T00:07:09.403+10:002010-04-08T00:07:09.403+10:00Thanks! Good luck with it.Thanks! Good luck with it.allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-74050613419498817342010-04-07T23:59:06.924+10:002010-04-07T23:59:06.924+10:00Hi Allison, A very appealing post for me, with my ...Hi Allison, A very appealing post for me, with my aspiring feature writer just starting out hat on. I shall take your tip on board :)life and the memoirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108517959190493986noreply@blogger.com