Bringing Weaksauce to the Table

[zagatto]

In 2012 I wrote over 100 articles for collectorsquest.com. Most of the articles I wrote were solid pieces of research work. I loved getting press access to automotive events and feeling like I was contributing to the world of cars

Comments

[larmer]

Well said.

[locus_ofcontrol]

I myself have wondered at the impact of the influx of photographers, both in terms of quality, competition and financial detriment to all.
One of the struggles of any small business, is NOT undermining your market as a primary means of both supporting the industry, and ensuring your own contributary value to the industry.

The articles you did were well-written and thorough. But it is always a humbling experience to spend time with others who are just "that much" ahead of us.

Observations on writing

[anonymous]

Joe,
Your observations were spot-on. I have to say I truly enjoyed your growth as a writer of things automotive. And, on the subject of getting paid to write, I'm not sure on the word-count of my Motor Trend article (c. 1974) but I received the princely sum of $ 200 for it. Didn't get a cent for the water-color painting of the '67 Tempest in front of the junkyard, tho...

[utsi]

having grown up arouind art and artists, there's always a learning curve factor too... don;t forget that. sylard/darrell once summed it up well. that item that took you an hour to craft at $15/hr does eventually become an item that takes you 15 minutes and earns you a better return.

*hugs* and love... and thanks for teh reminder about a few things.