[Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please

[loristay at aol.com]

>From my experience, to get someone to write an article, you need to ask the 
person to do it, and give him or her a specific assigned topic.   Also, a 
deadline helps.   You can still expect one in ten to respond, and even then, 
you may need to do a bit of rewrite, so expect it.
Lori Stayer
In a message dated 1/7/10 4:17:28 PM, bpollpeter at hotmail.com writes:


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> I have been appointed the new editor for the Nebraska newsletter.  I have 
> some great and inovative ideas for our affiliate newsletter, but as many 
> know, it is difficult getting members to write articles.  I want to keep the 
> membership informed and aware, but I hate to pull too much from the Braille 
> Monitor and other state newsletters.  I am attempting to build a core 
> group who I can depend on, but it is a work in progress at this point.  Please, 
> please, please give me any advice and/or suggestions.
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