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1. Grow To Be Magazine
Contact Warren Stokes, editor. 50% freelance written. Monthly online magazine written to inspire people
to turn their dreams into reality. Pays on publication and byline given. Buys first use one-time print and
web site rights. Accepts queries by email. Responds in 4 weeks to queries. In addition we are accepting
materials for our blog “Seeds” that gives tips to our subscribers to keep them motivated. Newsletter articles
bylines will be given but are not compensated at this time.
Sections Include
Soul Compass: Discover what you want out of life
Organized Pile up: How to organize all in your life to become more productive toward growing to be
Not So Starving Artist: How to make a living while following your dreams
The Village it takes: Community organizations that help people turn their dreams into reality
Traditions: Without knowing the past how can we grow to be in the future
Eating the Elephant: Breaking that major goal in to small bites
Grow to Be (Features): Major Stories covering people who are living their dreams
Never Too Early Never Too Late: 21 or younger/ 50 or older People who are working toward their
dreams despite their age.
Flight of Icarus: Humorous slant of people who have failed in pursuit of their dreams, what they learned
and where are they now.
All stories need to focus on the individual and their path toward reaching their goals. Stories written
promoting their businesses will not be accepted. The readers need to know the how-to of their successes.
All stories can be creatively written but should answer the questions of the sections in the magazine. (How
did you choose to grow to be a ____, get organized, break down your goals, how do you make a living,
what was your grow to be moment, and how did you overcome problems.
Photos: Grow To Be will feature a monthly photo story that features nine pictures (one picture per section
that relates to a quote for each section of the magazine) We are looking to feature one photographer a
month for this feature story. In addition we accept photos for stories and features as well. State
availability with submission. Can submit gif/jpeg files. Identification of subjects required and negotiates
payment individually.
GTB doesn’t employ a full time Illustrator and looks to use freelance illustrators for articles. are used
Eat the elephant in 2008
Have you set personal goals for 2008 or just plain gave up on New Year’s resolutions? Have you set goals
with the intention of completing them only to be forgotten by March? No matter if you cannot complete a
goal or just need support let us help. Join us for one of our free “ “ workshops. Email us for the latest
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Live life to the limit
Are you getting all that you want out of life? Do you feel that you’re missing something or feel that you’re
not reaching your full potential? If you have any of these feelings please join us at our free “ “ workshop
that covers topics ranging from goal setting to maintaining balance in all areas of life. These workshops are
free to the public and give you ideas and tips for getting your life on the right track leading you to the
happiness you deserve. Please email or visit for workshop schedules or more information.
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What do you think are the major reason you/people fail in completing new years resolutions?
Magazine needs Part Time Sales people.
Grow To Be magazine a new online publication written to inspire people to turn their dreams into reality is
looking for two individuals who are independent and comfortable making sales calls or email contact from
their home. This individual sets their own hours between 8-5 (or at least when you can catch the person
who makes the decision) working as many or as few hours as needed to sell ad space in the magazine.
Perfect for stay at home parents, students and seniors, you simply call or email companies and introduce the
magazine and offer them ad space. The position is commission based with bonuses and can be completed
from the comforts of you own home. We are open to traditional companies as well as web-based
businesses allowing you the freedom to solicit companies by phone or Internet. Interested parties send an
email and resume of interest.
Job Duties
To contact companies with the intention of selling them ad space with in GTB. Reps will make initial
contact and verify that they are communicating with the decision-maker. Once that has been established
they can email all sales information and follow-up with the contact for the final decision.
1. Make calls or emails
2. Track all calls or email contacts (keep track of all company names, numbers, contacts etc.)
3. Determine Decision maker
4. Ask for sale
5. Email or send sales pricing and magazine info.
6. Follow-up for sale
7. Send report to sales manager
Research Intern Assistant
Grow To Be magazine a new online publication written to inspire people to turn their dreams into reality is
looking for an individual who can help with the day to day researching projects of a magazine. The chosen
candidate’s responsibilities will include story database creation, setting interviews, story validation and
web promotions. The job requires five hours a week open to your schedule and can be completed from
your home. This position is not compensated (as of now, as the magazine grows we plan to pay an hourly
rate) but has opportunities to earn commission and can be competed for school credit. Send email and
resume for interview or more information.