Getting Poetry Published
Getting into Flying Scale Model Airplanes
Author: Marlon Gamble
Almost or many RC airplane enthusiast dream of having their favorite full size replica to bore holes in the sky. But it will not be easy just to copy the exact dimension of the full size airplane and then scale it down to what ever you desire, like for example 1/8 scale, 1/4 scale so forth and so on. Even though you know how to use CAD software to design and draw the airplane, without considering the aerodynamic principles, you won’t have a stable airplane. So this is the first step on how to fly scale model airplanes. It will be impossible to fly your scale model airplane without considering the aerodynamic design. Again, before you attempt to build & fly your very first scale model, you should have already build your skill to at least an intermediate level. Meaning, flying a non-scale shoulder wing design type of model airplane. Then choose the trainer type full-scale model airplane like the Cessna 150 or J3 Piper Cub.
At least those airplanes have a built-in stability design. The wings constant chord and rectangular (for J3 Piper Cub). High wing location, meaning the wings is above the fuselage, which have pendulum stability. Landing gear is tricycle type (for Cessna 150). But wait, does this mean the stability is the same when you scale down those airplanes? The answer is No. Those airplanes will fly terrible when you scale it down and copy the exact dimensions. Like what I’ve mentioned previously, the aerodynamic design should be considered. This phenomenon is known as ” The Scale Effect”. You can’t scale down the air molecules & the viscosity of air. The behavior will be different. The wing location & wing area, horizontal and vertical stabilizer area & location, airfoil design, plays a major role on its stability.
Redesigning the airplane is essential. The model has to be redesigned based on the lift and drag coefficients and Reynolds number on its miniature dimensions to achieve stability. This is why some Almost Ready to Fly, Ready to Fly or Kits have 30% or 40% scale specification. Meaning only 30% was copied from the full size airplane. Possibly the horizontal stabilizer area was modified or vertical stabilizer. Changed the airfoil type or wing area. In order to achieve stability. The closer its size to the full size airplane, the more you can copy the exact dimension and behavior. This is why 1/4 scale model airplanes are popular to those really serious on RC airplane modeling. Considering the cost and set-up, danger to life and property, it will only be possible for those who were well to do. Imagine how many gallons of fuel it will consume! You will also need bigger flying field. Good thing that gas or petroleum engines (chainsaw engines) are fit to use in those monsters which reduces the cost of fuel. Unlike using methanol, castor oil and nitromethane for fuel on glow engines.
So before having any expectations on acquiring one, first consider those facts.
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Start by submitting poems to print and online magazines. You shouldn’t try to publish a book of your work until you’ve established a track record by publishing lots of individual poems.
For information on journals that publish poetry, take a look at the book “Poet’s Market.” Your local library might have a copy.
http://www.poetsmarket.com/
You can also find a listing of literary journals at this site:
http://www.newpages.com/litmags/
Be sure to read any journal before submitting your poems. For one thing, every zine is different and you want to be sure you’re submitting to someplace that publishes the kind of poems you write. For another thing, as a young aspiring writer you can learn a tremendous amount by reading the work of more experienced published poets.
I haven’t read your poems, but I see a couple of problems here.
Unless you pay them to, no one is going to publish a book of your poems. I, too, am a writer and the hardest thing for us to remember is that for the publisher, it is a business, not an art. Poetry is one of the least popular forms of literature today, after all, it’s hard to make a movie or design an action figure from a poem.
What you are going to do is convince a publisher that your poems are worth the expense of publishing. I think the best way for you to do that is to send individual poems to good magazines, such as Atlantic, New Yorker, Harpers, as well as academic publications. Look in the Writer’s Market for addresses and other markets.
After publishing several of your poems, you might be able to publish a volume, but it will take lots of work and probably lots of time.
I wish you lots of luck and inspiration.
tfedge
A note to Obi,
Not all writers ezines are legit. Just becareful which one you use to gather information from, publishing houses and agents listing. I found a few have given a reputatable publishing house a negative report which is not true. I would suggest the only real valid informative magazine is Writers Digest, and Writers Marketplace.
First off, find some suitable publishers for your work. This website has an advanced search engine that searches for markets based on what you’ve written;
http://www.duotrope.com/
Some publishers will have the format they require poetry to be submitted in on their website
For example; A pdf download of a requested format for poems http://www.booksurgepages.com/Downloads/Poetry_Submission_Specifications.pdf
Or in general; http://www.ehow.com/how_2159736_format-poetry-submission.html
http://www.writersfoundation.com/
Um,I’m not an expert, but…(anyways, here it is! 🙂 )
either you can self-publish, or get an agent and look for publishers..??
if you want to find an agent, a good way is to look for a poetry book(s)like the one you plan to publish, then look at the acknowledgments. Usually, authors acknowledge their agents there. then, find a way to contact them! 🙂
other than that, well, good luck!! :))
Enter writing competitions.
A few years ago I helped a lady to publish a book of poetry that she had dreamt up. She was over eighty, lived in one room, had just the old age pension, no car and was unsteady on her feet. I found a printer that would produce 2000 books for about £3,000 and would also give her credit for three months. We talked about how she would sell them – her aim was to travel around the book shops in major towns going by bus, train and walking. Three months later she telephoned me – she had travelled the South of England and sold every book and wanted to pay the printer!
Start by picking up a copy of Writer’s Market and submitting your poetry to magazines and literary journals.
Unfortunately, I’ve never come across an agent who would represent an unknown poet. Poetry is not a money-maker, and agents get paid on commission. Poets have to submit their own work.
Plus, I think you need to do more research on the industry. Agents do not publish work. Agents help authors find the best publisher to print their work, as well as negotiating contracts and handling other business aspects.
And stay away from Publish America. They are a complete scam. Just google “Publish America scam” for a wealth of articles. Here are a few to start with (the first is from the Washington Post):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A25187-2005Jan20
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/pebp.htm
http://www.steelypips.org/miscellany/publishamerica.html
http://critters.critique.org/sting/
Yowee what a cool idea. Um I betcha there are places that won’t laugh at ya.
I kinda have a similar thought. I know my Wolf knows how to open the refridge and has late at night and he and the cat sit there, and pick at stuff whispering, probably about me.
I’m thinking of putting a recorder to get what they are saying and maybe sell it to some TV show.
Dallas
When I was doing that sort of thing, I always tended to favor the road less traveled. I felt that my work had a better chance of standing out if I sent it to a publication that didn’t normally receive poetry. Just make sure it’s relevant.
Oh yeah. And like he said, you need to follow their guidelines.
Getting my anthology of poetry published?
I recently completed my first Anthology of Poetry called Emotions and I was wondering if anyone knew the next steps of possibly getting published? Which publishing houses or literary agencies that accept poetry? Also any information I need to know about getting published.
How do I go about getting my poetry published?
If anyone if familiar with getting things published specificly agencies or agents maybe an online submission that allows publication.
Any advice in getting poetry published?
I have written quite a lot of poetry since I was 12 years old and lots of people – including on Y!A think I should try and get it published. I must admit, seeing my name on the spine of a book has always been a dream of mine but how do I get started?
What is your opinion about getting an agent to publish my poetry published?
Thats if i want to publish a book that all major books stores would carry.
Good places to start getting poetry published?
One of my goals in life is to get published so anyone with any information would be appreciated greatly thanks!
how can i go by getting my poetry published in philly at 15?
hi i’ m 15 i live in philly i want to get my poetry published.
i write about life. the ups the downs. being hurt. making tuff choices. i just want to be heard. can you help me.
How do I go about getting my dogs poetry published?
His stuff really kinda sucks but it seems to be what people like right now and I’d like to cash in, thoughts?
Help with getting some poetry published?
i’ve been writing poetry for several years, and i think that i should try and get it published…only i have no idea how. any tips?
How would I go about getting my poetry published?
I’m only fifteen, so i’ve obviously never done this before. And I have no idea what publisher i would send it to, i’m just interested in getting my poetry out there. advice is much appreciated, thank you!
How can I go about getting my poetry published?
I recently won first place in a state-wide contest for a poem I wrote, and that boosted my confidence enough to want to try to get a poem or two published in a book/magazine/newspaper. The only problem is, I have no idea how to do this.
Could someone please explain who I would send my work to, or if there’s even a way for me to do this? I’ve heard of people in my school doing it, but I’m too scared to ask them how.