[HPC-Writers] Writers Update

[Douglas Eadline]

Note: two story proposals coming in next email.


BACKGROUND:
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For the remainder of 2008 and January of 2009,
we have a need for well written HPC content.
Each article is to be about 2500-3000 words.
We are paying $500 (US) per article. As editor,
I will supply topics and guidance on article
preparation.

As many of you may know, Linux Magazine is
now a web-only publication. As such there is
more flexibility in article preparations and
lead time.

The HPC website:
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http://www.linux-mag.com/resource-centers/todays-hpc-clusters

Was launched this last year, I have a budget for
4-5 additional articles for the remainder of 2008/2009.
The story topics are determined in advance
by the editorial team. As opportunities become
available, I will post them to the list.

I expect to have other articles as well.


Author Selection
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There are now over 50 names on the HPC writers mailing list.
Therefore I will need to assign specific stories to
Authors. The process will be as follows

1. Stories will be announced on this mailing list
2. If you have interest in a story, I will need
   an outline and brief one paragraph summary
   sent to me (not to the list), and the amount
   of time required to write it, once it is assigned.
3. If I choose your story, I will contact you
   directly.
4. There are some seasoned authors on the list
   who have written for me before. Obviously,
   they will get some preference because they are
   a known commodity. See below on how to become
   a known commodity (i.e. get experience and exposure)

5. The time frame in which you can write and submit
   a story is important as well. Often the quicker you
   can get it done the better and provided I like the
   outline, may help in selection. In addition, not submitting
   a story on an mutually agreed upon due date
   will drop you down on my preference list.
   If you are having a time issue contact me,
   but don't just let a deadline slip.

How to Become a Preferred Author
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As I mentioned some of my authors are seasoned and
experienced. Obviously, having prior experience
helps a great deal. If you written other articles/columns
please include them a link or pdf in a proposal.

Finally, if you want to "show what you can do"
submit a story idea and outline for publication
on ClusterMonkey.net. Cluster Monkey is a free
(no registration) community site which has little or
no editorial budget. The caliber of article is
quite high however. In addition to writing and editing
for Linux Magazine, I  also run clustermonkey.net.
Please send any Cluster Monkey proposals
to deadline at clustermonkey.net


--
Doug


Douglas Eadline
deadline at linux-mag.com
Senior HPC Editor
Linux Magazine