How to get published...

 Studios, Winter 2010 (Pre-Order)

Winter Studios will show you real-life art and craft studios that function beautifully in tight spaces and give you tips on how to maximize your available space as well.

Enjoy the beautifully photographed and inspiring studios of 28 quilt and mixed-media artists including: Catherine Thursby, Janice Avellana, Belinda Hart, Liza Julien, Victoria Grobels, Roberta Philbrick, Michelle Spaw, Linda Dolack, Suzanne M. Miner, Marcy Antle, Laini Taylor, Melissa Whittaker, Maggie Swanson, Gail Schmidt, Bethany Rowland-Reid, Julie Richardson, Annette Petty, Jeannine Peregrine, Mendy Mitrani, Bonnie McCaffrey, Sandra Lee, Julie Kittredge, Bobbi Kirk, Jennie Johnson, Dale Donna Howard, Shauna Henry, Millie Cumming, and Marfi Bradford.

 

How do you get published you ask?  YOU HAVE TO ASK...that's it!  

Earlier this year I responded to one of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine inquiries about tips for storing your supplies and I submitted this blog post.  Subsequently I was contacted by an editor to send in higher resolution photos, which I did and now my stylish magazine storage cases are featured on Cloth Paper Scissors site here.

The ironic part to this story is that I thought my storage photos were going to be published in an upcoming issue of Cloth Paper Scissors so I kept looking every month and was so sad when I couldn't find them in their printed publications.  Then one day...out of the blue...in March I got an email notification that I had a comment on my site publication.  I'm like...WHAT?  I wasn't even registered with Cloth Paper Scissors on-line!  Too funny! 

So I quickly created an account and responded to the couple of comments I had received and then became a FB fan of Cloth Paper Scissors.  In May I blogged about my small studio here at the Love Shack and when Cloth Paper Scissors had a question on their FB fan page about "How much space do you need to be creative?" I responded and included the blog post link showing off my studio.  Next thing I know, I received an email from the lovely editor, Cate Prato, inviting me to participate in the Winter STUDIOS publication! 

Still pinching myself and seeing my name in print is so sureal...especially when I opened up the contents pages and see a picture of my studio as featured on The Love Shack on Page 86...woo hoo! 

 
NOW for the really hard part...waiting for the magazine to hit the newstands on November 1st so that I can hold it in my hands ;) 

Hmmm...that old cartoon...with the Turkey Vultures sitting on the fence comes to mind:  Patience My Ass!  Do you all remember this or am I "dating" myself again...lol  If you know it or find it...send it to me please ;)

Comments

[debbie]

so PROUD of you!! Keep up the creative ideas.

[Shelley at Single Stone Studios]

Oh my goodness that is SO exciting!! Congrats on being featured. I've been waiting for this issue to come out since a frined of mine told me it was all about studios. Gasp! How fun to take a peek into others creative spaces.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

[Roberta]

Thanks everyone ;) So glad to have inspired you Faith on your magazine storage. AC Moore and Michaels have several vinyl word quotes and with a coupon...it's very affordable. Be sure to post a photo of your finished files. Fondly, Roberta

[Faith Barrett]

Congrats! How awesome! I just bought some plain white magazine holders at Ikea and wasn't sure what I was going to do to dress them up. I love your idea...it doesn't make your space look even more cluttered, but really dresses up the files as well.

[jan avellana]

hi roberta :)you left a comment on my blog earlier saying that we are both in this issue and how you were being a dork about it! LOL! i think i'm out dorking you!!! :) cheers! and hip hip hooray! we'll get our copies soon! ;) jan

[kerri]

roberta- i can see why you would be so excited!! wow- congrats! can't wait to see it in november- that picture is something i am jealous of!!

[Americana Lady]

Congratulations! I am glad your hard work got chosen! Joan

[Rita]

Dear Roberta,
I was unsure as to whether I had already replied to you comment. In case I have you'll have my comment twice. Better twice than none at all!
thank you so much for your visit and your comment. I was indeed very flattered that you like my roses. Working with cornstarch clay is great fun and very relaxing too and the procedure to create roses is the same as with handmade Capodimonte pieces.
only difference the clay is poorer...
so you lived in Italy my dear: how interesting.hope you'll able to return with your family some day.
have a fab week
fondly
rita

[Merry]

How exciting! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love the quotes on the magazine covers.

[Holly]

Hi Roberta~
Just stopping by to say "hello" and happy pink Saturday. Congratulations on being featured in CPS - how exciting!! We never know where the blessings will come from. =0)

[Rachel]

That is so fantastic! Congrats and great work!

[Cortney Lyon]

Congratulations! I can't wait to go to Barnes in the 1st and pick up my copy. You are right, you don't win if you don't play and you wont get published if you dont ask. I am lloking forward to seeing it is print! You deserve it with all the hard work you've put into the Love Shack!

[Deb]

WOO HOO Great to know and I'm looking forward to seeign it in hand! Congrats!

[Lucy]

Roberta I'm so proud of you:) Congrats!
tty soon..

[DH]

This is so exciting!! I am so proud of you!!!

[Bonnie]

Congrats! That is so cool! It's a great feeling to be published!
I have had a lot of letter published in various magazines (kept them all!) and an article about my hubby and I
http://bouncingbonbon.blogspot.com/2007/03/my-published-piece-came-out-today.html
but like you say, magazines of any genre are always asking for stories or comments and you need to participate if you want
to be considered for publication!

[debbie McIntyre]

How exciting !!! I'll be looking for you in the magazine. Big news!!