Nominations for Journal articles

[Michael Shillabeer]

Hello

The Journal had "From the Net" articles during 2001 which were derived from online postings.

There is an online Journal index at http://www.ngaugesociety.com/index.php?page=journal-index that covers Journals from 1/1989 to 6/2013

Best regards
Michael

[PostModN66]

But from my own experience it seems to have run into the age old problem: people always ready with ideas for other people to do!

Not quite Ben, it originally came from my observation (on another thread) that I had stopped writing for the Journal since I had discovered this forum, which now satisfies my need to share(!).  I suspect the same is true of others - there are many skilled modelers/writers/photographers on this forum who don't seem to contribute to the Journal much.

So my offer was to write an article(s) for the Journal if a few members on this forum suggested to me that I should, on any topic(s) that I started or strongly contributed to. This was extended to "others" at Newport Nobby's suggestion, in this thread.

So far...nada, for me, but a few suggestions for others, as can be seen above - thanks guys. 

Anyway, although it would have given me a warm feeling if some people had thought that my pontifications  would be valuable in the Journal, at least it is a bit of market testing and saves me the effort of writing something of low value to others , however much I value my own opinions!

Cheers  Jon   

[Ben A]

Hi Jon,

Sorry - I think I misunderstood.

To be clear: is the idea that any forum member, if they like a contribution/layout/thread should contact the original writer or builder and suggest that they might want to submit it as an article?

That's not a bad thought at all, but my experience is that the vast majority enjoy reading of other people's efforts and work, but are often reluctant to actually say so.  This is evidenced in that forums like this have hundreds of members, yet 90% of the postings are from around 10% of members.  Most seem to prefer to lurk!

Still, a nice idea though and I am sure the new editor will be keen to embrace anything that leads to new or different content for the NGS journal!

cheers

Ben A.
(NGS VP)

[petercharlesfagg]

Purely as an addendum.

I write test articles for tools and equipment for the "Woodturning" magazine published by the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

If there is anything others think I could contribute as a new boy to the pastime please let me know?

Regards, Peter.

[ParkeNd]

Purely as an addendum.

I write test articles for tools and equipment for the "Woodturning" magazine published by the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

If there is anything others think I could contribute as a new boy to the pastime please let me know?

Regards, Peter.

Since the Guild of Master Craftsmen is a highly class outfit judging by their publications such as Black and White Photography magazine I would have thought you would be very useful in writing a short post giving the key pointers about making successful prospective approaches to magazines with articles.

[PostModN66]

To be clear: is the idea that any forum member, if they like a contribution/layout/thread should contact the original writer or builder and suggest that they might want to submit it as an article?

Almost - the idea was that people could propose it in this thread - if others agreed they could check "thank-you" and therefore there would be a quantified view of the relative popularity of topics.  This might inspire the relevant individual, or failing that after a few weeks I might PM the appropriate person and suggest it - and offer to help them write it if appropriate.

This of course is pre-supposing that the new Journal Editor agrees with the whole idea - hence the invitation in the first post for him to comment either generally on the idea of this thread, or specifically about topics he likes or doesn't like.

I think I would agree though with your conclusion that people are reluctant to say what they like, as evidenced by the small number of "thank-yous" for the perfectly reasonable topics that people have suggested above.   Either that, or, as I fear, having already read the posts on this forum, members don't see the point in regurgitating or even expanding on the topic in the Journal.

However, we do at least have some suggested topics, so let's see.......

Cheers

Jon   

[Bealman]

I certainly think the inclines and underlay are two good topics for inclusion - especially the inclines. I forgot to post thank yous! 

[Cooper]

Given that there has been a lot of discussion about the need to encourage those new to the scale still in the NGS Journal of the future, how about an article on your thread of 'Layouts for the Beginner' Jon?
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=16753.msg166029#msg166029