WRITER'S GUIDELINES
Kate Harper Designs buys 100% freelance writing, and appreciates your interest in submitting quotes.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
-Email submissions to: quotesub@aol.com Subject line: Quote Submission
-Please separate quotes with lines of "blank spaces", so they are easier to read.
-Send under 10 quotes per email. You can send year around, and from any country.
-Please do not send attachments. Send in body of email.
-Try to use less than 20 words per quote.
-All work must be original (by you) and keep a copy of your own work.
-Only send text. No artwork or images please.
-Avoid Trademarked names like Facebook, Twinkies, Oreos.
-IMPORTANT: Send a second email address.
Approximately 10% of all quotes received cannot be used because the author's email bounces and they cannot be located. Include a permanent, long-term way to contact you such as address, phone number, or even grandmas's email! Your information will not be shared with anyone. It is only for contacting you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHAT KINDS OF QUOTES SHOULD I SEND?
Send edgy quotes with a twist of humor. Don't be afraid to take risks and tell the truth. Pet voices, technology, women’s humor, parenthood, birthday, thank you and annual holidays are all good subjects.
HOW DO I GET IDEAS ON WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT?
Examples of published quotes are:
-"Don't Get Mad. Get New Shoes."
-"My husband wanted me to get excited, so I let him do the housework."
-"Cats have the right attitude. Serve me, pet me and get out of my chair."
Ideas:
-What does a woman with an attitude say?
-What about a "mom" with an attitude?
-What have you said lately, that made someone laugh?
-What drives you nuts?
-What do you want to scream out loud to the world, that seems obvious, but nobody is paying attention?
-What do you secretly wish you could say to your friend, husband, inlaws?
-What do you not understand about people younger than you?
-What is the best thing about your spouse?
-Think of a child you know. What would you say to them if they felt discouraged?
-Think of someone who did something nice for you lately. What did you say to them?
-Tell me about your pet in relation to your life "My Cat thinks..." "My dog doesn't understand..."
-What funny thing do you have to say about computers, social media and the tech world?
-Another idea is to finish the sentence:
If I could do it all over again...,
I used to____but now___,
Can someone tell me why...,
Whatever happened to...,
No one told me that...,
my husband thinks...,
my kids think...,
My cat thinks....
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Since it's very difficult to inform writers of the status of their submissions at any point of time, it's fair to say, that if you don't hear back in a month, your submission probably can't be used. I have also made a list of other companies that buy text, with links to their guidelines (scroll to bottom of page).
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT GREETING CARD WRITING?
Read the book "You Can Write Greeting Cards." and read an interview with the author.
Read Interview "Breaking into the Greeting Card Writing Market."
Read Article "Seven Mistakes Card Writers Make."
Listen to Kate's Audio Interview on how to write for greeting cards.
Read Kate's blog topics and interviews on Writing Card Text.
Learn about industry standards, terms, pay, etc., from the Greeting Card Association Writer's Tips Page.
Thanks so much!