Anyone Working Within The Industry?

[Sam Nichols]

I know that! No need for an English lesson for me! I'm afraid you ARE mistaken. If you cannot see the mistake now, never darken the door of a publishing house.

Sorry chaps, feel free to get back on topic. :">

Joel

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shitters! :">

ok, but i assure you that was a typo.

sam

[F-Stop Junkie]

I was starting to wonder if my name was going to get mentioned...

Paul's right, you CANNOT make a living writing about trials or even producing trials magazines. It's a labour of love, trust me.

If you want to get some exposure and experience writing for Section7, then I'd certainly entertain your thoughts. PM me and we can discuss it further.

One other problem you're likely to face, in any writing career is competition. I'm not quite alone in the trials world - I can certainly think of one other who isn't well known for what he does - but it isn't a hot competition. Want to go and write for Evo or CAR magazine? You'd better be damn good, otherwise you won't get a second look. I've always dreamt of going into car journalism, but I've realised that it is a dream, nothing more, simply because of the level other writers are at. It's not impossible, but expect a lot of hardship.

Ultimately it comes down to experience. Writing for the Bumsville Evening Standard isn't glamorous, but it will give you a chance to develop your style, get experience writing in that environment, and how things generally work - with regards to comissions, briefs, sub-eds and so on. Plus a portfolio of published work is always good.

Follow what Paul's said. He knows his onions. Want to discuss it more, especially with regard to Section7, drop me a PM.

[stuntsbyjon]

Thanks for the information here guys, especially Chris. I have PM'd you regards Section 7. Here's hoping... (Y)