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Writing Guidelines for Articles on the NSA Website
Editor: Don Gabor
These guidelines are intended to help save time and create polished articles for the NSA website. Please read and follow these suggestions.
Submit articles that are:
- Pre-approved by the on-line editor based on a one-page query letter or prior telephone conversation. Submit queries via email in attached files in MS Word. If you are using a MAC, first name and save your file with a .doc extension (salestips.doc). Then attach it to your email.)
- Edited and proofread (preferably by a professional editor) for grammar, sense, and clarity.
- Doubled-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point with one-inch margins.
- No longer than 3 pages, or about 1200-1500 words.
- Packed with useful information and specific examples for speakers.
- Titled to reveal the benefits to the readers.
Triple-check your articles for:
- Awkward or confusing language and jargon
- Grammatical correctness
- Correct numbering of points
- Accurate quotes with attributions
- Correct spelling of all names and companies
- Correct dates and contact information
Please do not submit articles that are:
- First drafts (No "slop-jobs" please!)
- Rambling stories or long, personal anecdotes
- Blatant self-promotional full of hype
I highly recommend reading The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White. This little book (72 pages; $7.95) is the best reference a writer can have for usage, composition, commonly misused words and expressions, and approaches to style.
I'm looking forward to reading your articles for the NSA website.
Don Gabor
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
NSA National Convention
August 2 - 5, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
www.nsaspeaker.org/newyork/
FEATURED SPEAKERS!
| Barbara Braunstein |
 Dynamic,informative,humorous keynote speaker and trainer. Hot topics: "Make Your Mind Up, Not Down!" (overcoming negativity-our own and others) and "Help! I Have It All, But I Have No Life!" (stress management and life balance). Other topics: Dealing With Difficult People, Conflict Management, Powerful Communication Skills, Image and Self-Projection |
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| Heike Estey |
 Heike Estey is an expert on cultural geography, global collaboration and international travel preparation. She has traveled, presented and conducted business in 57 countries on 7 continents. Heike helps Americans going abroad and Foreign Nationals visiting the United States improve their cross-cultural understanding. She brings experience, knowledge, sensitivity and passion to her keynotes and seminars. |
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SAVE THE DATES:
NSA National Convention
August 2 - 5, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
www.nsaspeaker.org/newyork/
Writing Guidelines for Articles on the NSA Website
NSA New York City Chapter Guest Policy
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