Nicola R - October 26, 2011 writes:

When I'm heading towards completion of an article aimed at a specific magazine, I find it quite useful to have a copy of the magazine in front of me and my article on my computer screen, and then literally read out loud one paragraph from the magazine and one from my work. It won't make sense in the slightest, but I find it's a good way to check I'm writing in the right style of the magazine. Sometimes I also format my article temporarily on my screen into 4 columns so that visually it looks more like a magazine, again for checking how it flows and whether it 'works'. Probably won't be everyone's cuppa tea but I find it very helpful. Hope everyone out there is getting on ok! Nicola

Lindsay P - October 27, 2011 replied:

y'know, when you read something, anything, you hear a narator, a distinctive voice, you try to emulate it, so that what you write does not seem incongruous. Read more of the students posts here on WB and without looking at who wrote the post, you begin to recognise the different voices. Youv'e about got your finger on the pulse. Carry on. good luck to you and fare thee well.



Regards, Lindsay phoenix.

Sindy M - October 28, 2011 replied:

Thanks for that Nicola, I will bear that in mind as I study the course. It sounds like an excellent way to make sure that our work fits with the style of magazine you we aiming for.

Laura G - October 28, 2011 replied:

I think that is great advice. Reading it out loud will ensure it sounds flowing...and i think that is something you can't do in your head!

Nicola R - October 28, 2011 replied:

Good to hear your positive comments and to hear your points as well. We all have our ways of making things work. Laura - absolutely - I think what you read in your head can be very different to when you do things in a slightly different way. Even reading from a print-out can help!

Alfayo M - November 9, 2011 replied:

Hi Nicola! I realy like your comment which may help us as we study but just stimulate our veins has have you ever received any positive response from Magazines? Thank you