Month: November 2010

• My Jewish Cat and the Art of Guilt

  When hungry, most cats drill their “servants” with shrilling meows, driving them into madness. Not my cat. Instead, he’s taken another route, skillfully learning the art of Jewish guilt. He doesn’t need to meow. In fact, he protests with complete silence, accompanied by “the look.” I first noticed Chance had acquired this divine power last…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 21, 2010

  Funny Life Stories

  all, animals, cats, Creativity, humor, Jewish, Judaism, life, pets, religion, Writing

• Magic of the Magazine Staff Box: An Old Professor’s Secret to Pitching

  *This is an older post. Much of the information is still useful, but for more updated writing and pitching tips, please see the note at the end of this post!   Ever wonder HOW to find the right editor at a magazine to whom you should pitch that amazing story idea? You may or may…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 9, 2010

  Media Strategy/Marketing Tips

  marketing, news, pitching, Writing