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AUTHOR GUIDELINES
About The Bidder
Newsletter
The Bidder is a free monthly email
newsletter targeted towards experienced and new users of
online auctions. The Bidder is full of practical
information for buyers and sellers written in an easy-to-read
and entertaining style.
Articles
We are looking for stories to help people conduct
online auctions more efficiently, both as buyers and sellers.
Types of stories include:
- How-to articles (i.e., chat forum etiquette, displaying
your auction item, etc.)
- Reviews of software, sites, services and more
- Information about reference and research sources (books,
Web sites, etc.)
- Tips and tricks
- Experiences with online auctions
- Profiles of successful online users/auctioners
- Issues affecting online users (i.e., policies and fees
of online auction sites)
- News about collectibles and online auction sites
Articles should be 100–500 words in length.
Collector's Corner Articles
Collector's Corner is a feature containing articles on
collectibles with categories including Antiques, Coins,
Stamps, Comics, Memorabilia, Porcelain/Pottery, Sports
Collectibles, Toys, Games and Dolls. Certain sections are
assigned to "mini-editors" who regularly contribute to
Collector's Corner. One-time contributors are welcome on all
categories of collectibles.
Some ideas for coverage for Collector's Corner:
- How-to techniques
- Useful Web sites w/ short descriptions of each
- Associations/clubs with contact info
- Reference books/tools/magazines
- Upcoming shows & conferences
- Interesting facts & figures
You do not have to be a professional writer to
contribute a story about collectibles. You must be
knowledgeable about the topic about which you are writing, and
you must regularly use online auctions.
Requirements
You need not be a professional writer to
write for The Bidder. But you do need to be an
experienced online auction user. Story
ideas must be approved ahead of time. If you are a first-time
writer to The Bidder, there is no guarantee that a
story you have written will be published. Each writer will get
a byline: name, email address and an auction handle. Your business name & URL will be included in the article if you wish.
How to Contact
us
If you are
interested in writing for The Bidder, please pitch the
story idea to the editor along with your background. Send your story ideas to:
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