Nominations for Journal articles

[PostModN66]

This was Newport Nobby's suggestion.....

If you feel that a recent thread on the forum warrants an article in the N Gauge Journal, call it out on this thread......

If you agree with a previous suggestion click on "like" (I mean "Thanks" of course!)

If we get, say, 10 likes for a particular suggestion, then the perhaps the main protagonist of that thread would be inspired to make up a short article for the journal.   I promise that if it is "my" thread or topic area I will do so.

Of course, this is pre-supposing that the new editor of the journal thinks it is a good idea.  So, H, if you are monitoring this, let us know if this approach fits your plans for the journal - and particularly if you don't think a specific nomination is worthy of publication let us know before the person does the work to create it!!

Lets see how this goes......

Cheers   Jon   

[Buzzard]

If we get, say, 10 likes for a particular suggestion, then the perhaps the main protagonist of that thread would be inspired to make up a short article for the journal.

Apologies Jon but what happens if the protagonist isn't a member of the NGS?

Nigel

[PostModN66]

Hmmmm......

Does the Journal accept articles from non-members?  It has probably never happened!
Maybe someone would "ghost write" it
Maybe they would join......!!!

Maybe nothing would happen in this case - as may well be the case if they ARE NGS members.  It's only to provide a gauge of interest......

...or possibly none of the noms will be for non-NGS members' contributions......

....and possibly no-one will nominate anything anyway....

Lets see......

Cheers   Jon 

[Buzzard]

If you feel that a recent thread on the forum warrants an article in the N Gauge Journal, call it out on this thread......

I cannot recall an article in the Journal about using cork as an underlay so I nominate this thread

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=18626.0

Nigel

[petercharlesfagg]

If you feel that a recent thread on the forum warrants an article in the N Gauge Journal, call it out on this thread......

I cannot recall an article in the Journal about using cork as an underlay so I nominate this thread

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=18626.0

Nigel

Perhaps an In-detail article with close-up images of the various underlays available now?  Peter.

[bluedepot]

how about gordon to write about latest SNCF releases in n gauge together with info on the real thing! 75000s and 65500 diesels out in n so these could start off!

next issue could be german or swiss latest releases... have some euro features in each issue.

Tim

[PostModN66]

Just a reminder......

Seems like this thread has sunk without trace.....! 

So thanks to Peter, Buzzard and Bluedepot.....any more suggestions, or agreements to their suggestions.......or should I drop it?   

Cheers

Jon 

[ParkeNd]

Buying from overseas and avoiding/or not avoiding VAT.

[Bealman]

I am not trying to be a smartie pants here, but I have had many articles published in many different magazines and journals over the last 32 years, and I'm sorry - I believe that if an author wants an article to be published, that author is obviously enthusiastic enough to submit it to the publication of his/her choice.

You then leave it up to the editor. If the article gets published, great!! If not, tough. Try harder next time.

Least, that's what I always did.

You don't require a popularity poll.

[ParkeNd]

But do not Editors commission articles from skilled writers on subjects known to be of interest to their readers?

[silly moo]

I think one of the threads about inclines would make an interesting article.

[Bealman]

In relation to the NGS journal, I really cannot answer that and am therefore in no position to comment, I guess.

However I will add this (which, I guess is commenting  ):

Having been an editor of a local model railway newsletter for a number of years (not currently), I think that, yes, articles on a popular subject can be a reason for editors to request further copy.... in fact, as editor, I actively encouraged further material!

However, I can't see where 'skilled' writers comes into it. If the topic is hot, and it is obvious that the person submitting the article is passionate about it's content, then it is the editor's job to see to it that the published material is up to standard, that is, EDIT, without bias or changing the author's original muse.

That goes for 'advanced' or 'beginner's' articles or anywhere in between, for that matter.

Living where I do, I am a long way away from any NGS activity, and I freely admit that I have only been a member for a couple of years - but I believe that no soliciting of articles is required. Those who deem themselves experts will always contribute - such is the nature of an 'expert'.

If a newcomer sends something in, then let it be judged on it's own merit. I guarantee that if it is published, it will give immense satisfaction - joy, even - to the author.

It's model railways, not ground-shattering news.

[Newportnobby]

There are 2 suggestions here which I believe have great potential

1) To use underlay or not and, if so, what type and why
2) Inclines

Both have great value to beginners and beyond and are vital at the planning stage so as to get the construction stage working/pleasing. Failure to address such points may result in said modeller abandoning the project

[Ben A]

Hello all,

At the heart of this thread is a good idea (use active threads here on the NGF to identify "hot" topics among N-gaugers) and a genuine good intention to help the NGS.

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!

Cheers

Ben A.
(NGS VP)

[Newportnobby]

Hi Ben,

I reckon if a subject is chosen for submission it can be composed by 'the collective' and submitted as 'from the NGF'. Dependent on that subject, I'd be quite willing to write a piece for inclusion in an 'overall' subject, and am quite happy to proof read anything from anyone else if it helps.
I don't think there is a need for someone to assume the responsibility for the entire creation of the article but there are probably many like me who don't have the breadth of knowledge to compose the whole thing.
Just my thoughts