Roxianne Moore
I used to think of myself primarily as a writer. Since early childhood, I've written stories and plays. My first poems were published while I was in high school, at about the same time I started editing the school newspaper.
I have been a freelance writer and editor since 1986, when I edited a newsletter and literary magazine for a writer's group in West Virginia. My work included screening manuscripts, cataloguing authors and replies and proofreading galleys.
After I relocated to the Albany, New York area, I took a job as a newspaper reporter for The Courier, a weekly newspaper based in Chatham, New York, in 1990. I wrote articles, covered local events and board meetings, and took photographs to accompany my articles. As one of only two reporters, I was also responsible for layout and paste-up of three to four pages a week.
I later left my full-time position with the newspaper and began working as a freelance writer. I continued to write for the newspaper, but also began writing materials for local businesses, including press releases, sales letters, and business plans. When I moved to the Pittsburgh area a few years later, I continued working as a freelancer, writing for local publications such as Allegheny Times, .Hampton Magazine, McCandless Magazine, The North Journal Star, and North Hills Monthly Magazine. My work has appeared in national and international magazines, including Renaissance Magazine and Scottish Islands Explorer. My book reviews have appeared in a number of publications, both online and in print.
My first online work was published here on Suite101 in 1997, when I started the topic "Resources for Writers." I went on to manage a group of about 25 writers. In 2000, I was promoted to Senior Managing Editor, overseeing ten managing editors and approximately 150 writers. I have published articles on Helium, Massage101 and several other sites.
As an editor, I have worked for several self-publishers, and have edited manuscripts, marketing plans, and business materials.
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Mining the News for Article Ideas
Even after you have a few published articles to your credit, you still need to come up with new material every week. So where do you find those ideas?
May 4, 2009
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Free Things for Writers
In tough times like these, make your writing income go farther with these free offers.
Apr 25, 2009
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Why Freelance Writers Need a Contract
Freelance writers rely on publishers and businesses to be honest and prompt in their payments. Having a contract can protect your investment in time and effort.
Apr 13, 2009
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Breaking Writer's Block
Writer's Block is the bane of every writer's existence. Most writers suffer from writer's block, the inability to begin or continue writing, at some point.
Apr 7, 2009
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Writing Exercises for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month in the United States. What better way to celebrate than playing with the poetic form?
Apr 6, 2009
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Make Money Writing Book Reviews
Writing reviews of fiction and nonfiction books can add to your income, your portfolio and your book collection.
Apr 6, 2009
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Developing a Niche for Freelance Writers
You've heard it before: Starting out as a freelance writer, it's essential to find your niche. Is this essential? And how do you find the right niche?
Mar 30, 2009
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Writing Blogs for Money
You've seen the headlines and the teaser messages: Blog and Get Rich! Make five figures a month writing blogs in your spare time!!
Mar 26, 2009
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How Writers Can Avoid Procrastination
Procrastination: It strikes many writers, no matter how many published articles, stories or books they may have to their credit.
Mar 24, 2009
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Make Money Writing Fillers
Writing fillers for profit can provide you with an excellent means for adding profit to your publishing efforts.
Feb 23, 2009
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