The Murderer is a Mass Editor
I was approached by a magazine called Concierge Preferred in regards to writing an article about living in Chicago and what to do if you decide to visit. They said to give the article alot of personality and take people on a ride though your life in Chicago. I took the assignment seriously and took my time writing to give the piece some real deal Chicago feel. When I checked in and read the published article, it really kinda blew my mind. What the writer writes and the editor murders. hahaha
Click here
They took out alot and focused on names and places. I wanted to post the full deal here and let you read what I originally intended. I understand they had limited space for the article and thought I would rather have people see the cooler, less sanitized, version if they wanted.
Marty Marty Casey - A Day in the Life...
All of the amazing architecture in Chicago has created what I consider the most beautiful skyline in the world. I have performed in nearly every major city in North America over the past 10 months and when I'm riding home in the tour bus and hit I-90 (Skyway), I see the City of Chicago glowing on the water and I know this is where I belong. I love the energy of being right downtown and I like staying at the WChicago Lakeshore Hotel (644 N. Lake Shore Drive) with stellar views of Lake Michigan. Waking up early is usually not my bag but when I make the effort to get out of bed and catch the sun rising over the water it really sets the tone for my entire day. It always puts me in a great mood. The other perk of staying at a hotel along the lake is that sticking to your workout routine is not so difficult when you get the good vibe experience of running along Lake Michigan. I love running along the lake from Oak Street Beach up to Fullerton Avenue and then stopping to take a breath at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool(Corner of Fullerton Avenue & Cannon Drive) to see the serene lagoon environment and prairie-style landscapes designed by Caldwell in thelate 1930s. Once you walk through the gates of the Lily Pool, the sounds of the city almost disappear and the organic environment sucks you in as you focus on the birds chirping and toads croaking. This place is a necessary infusion of nature in the heart of the big city. I continue my run back along Lake Michigan and when I pass North Avenue Beach heading south, the city skyline is revealed and I always start singing the line from the Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah song called "Lake Shore Drive": "Well There Ain't No Road Just Like It, Anywhere I've Found, Runnin' South on Lake Shore Drive; Headin' OnInto Town". After the invigorating run I start getting hungry for Cherries Jubilee French Toast, one of the many unusual breakfast items offered at BongoRoom (1470 N. Milwaukee Avenue) in Wicker Park. The French toast combines caramelized brioche with dark cherry compote and vanilla beanice cream and served piping hot over multicolored plates. This place has a line out the door every day of the week. So, while you wait for your hot spot on the list, you can pick-up some new gear at Una Mae'sFreak Boutique (1422 N. Milwaukee Avenue), a hipster sheik clothing shop that carries new and vintage clothing. After breakfast I need to stop in at Filter (1585 N. Milwaukee Avenue) for a coffee to go. I got a long day ahead and need to fuel up on caffeine. With my rocket fuel in hand I head over to TK Men Clothing Store (1909W. North Avenue) and meet up with stylist Lindsay McKay and get my wardrobe for the upcoming tour. She has the coolest threads from around the globe and only buys unique items so no one else in town will own the same pair of pants or jacket. This store is all about unique personal style and I love it. Not to mention, there is always Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap in the TK Kegerator. I got my wardrobe in hand and now I need some vintage gear for the tour. I head to the Chicago Music Exchange (3270 N. Clark Street) because they have 100's of amazing new and vintage guitars hung from floor to ceiling. This place is a musician's paradise. They also have a phenomenal repair shop that can piece together all of my smashed guitars from the previous tour. With my newly acquired vintage Fender Jazzmaster I head over to Johnny K's new recording studio (Groovemaster) and get some rehearsals in with my band The Lovehammers. This is a state of the art recording studio where music by Staind, Three Doors Down and Disturbed has been recorded. Time for a late lunch and I am headed to Café Iberico (739 N. LaSalleStreet) for tapas and sangria. I love this place because you sit with your party at long tables and the environment really promotes conversation. The vibe is loud and the music is salsa infused. Each plate is a small serving so each person orders several dishes and you share. It makes for adventurous eating and everyone gets to try something they have never dared try before. I am still amazed that some people have never tried calamari or escargot. The sangria gets people dancing in the middle of the restaurant even if it is still only lunchtime.
I need to see some live music and I catch the Red Line train and getoff at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison Street) and take a short walkover to the Metro (3730 N. Clark Street). I love this place because many nights they have early shows starting at 6:30 pm. Sometimes it's nice to catch the early show and leave your night open for another event. Metro is the greatest place to see live music in Chicago. This former cabaret theatre has developed music artist ranging from REM to the Smashing Pumpkins. This is the place my band, Marty Casey& The Lovehammers, got its start. The owner, Joe Shanahan, is one ofthe most knowledgeable music aficionados in the country and he books amazing national and local acts nearly seven nights a week. My ears are ringing from the show and I need to relax and grab a beer before venturing out into the night. I like to stop at Elm StreetLiquors (12 W. Elm Street) and grab a drink and see who the guest dj of the week is. They have everyone from Kill Hannah to members of Filter spinning every genre of music imaginable. Lovehammer guitarist extraordinaire Billy Sawilchik dj's every Wednesday. I always make reservations at Wildfire (159 W. Erie Street) for a steak dinner. The black peppercorn encrusted filet mignon is the best I have ever had when served up with white cheddar au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach and steamed broccoli. This place makes me feel like I am teleported back to a supper club from the 1950's and the ambiance is really classy. You gotta dress to impress at Wildfire or you are just missing the point of even going there. The night is on fire and it's time for some action. A cool place to hang in the city is undoubtedly Rockit Bar (22 W. Hubbard Street). The upstairs bar spins killer rock music and live concert DVD's. The bar is always packed and it's best to try and grab one of the tables in the front of the upstairs bar. The owner is Billy Dec and he attracts many celebrities to the club. It's not uncommon to see Tommy Lee or G Love hanging out there when they are passing through Chicago. Rockit Bar is over the top and I feel like chilling out as the nightwinds into the wee hours. I head my crew over to Zebra Lounge (1220N. State Parkway) for some late night cocktails, Gardetto's snack mix and sing alongs with the human jukebox piano man. He knows 100's of songs and has been performing there for over 20 years. He is a definitive entertainer and gets everyone involved in the music with guest singers, tambourines, shakers and toasts to the town. It's closing time and right around the corner is the legendary Five Faces Ice Cream Shop (10 W. Division Street). The name is misconceiving because the place is more of a grease pit fast food spot than ice cream shop. I have never eaten at this place in the daylight but at 4 A.M. it hits the spot. The hot dog and fries combo is cheap and soaks up some of that last drink for the road that I didn't need. At this point I better be drinking some water cause it has been a long day of celebration and there is always another big day around the corner when your living life to the fullest in Chi-Town. Time for some sleep. The Bears start at noon tomorrow and we need to do some tailgating before the game.
Click here
They took out alot and focused on names and places. I wanted to post the full deal here and let you read what I originally intended. I understand they had limited space for the article and thought I would rather have people see the cooler, less sanitized, version if they wanted.
Marty Marty Casey - A Day in the Life...
All of the amazing architecture in Chicago has created what I consider the most beautiful skyline in the world. I have performed in nearly every major city in North America over the past 10 months and when I'm riding home in the tour bus and hit I-90 (Skyway), I see the City of Chicago glowing on the water and I know this is where I belong. I love the energy of being right downtown and I like staying at the WChicago Lakeshore Hotel (644 N. Lake Shore Drive) with stellar views of Lake Michigan. Waking up early is usually not my bag but when I make the effort to get out of bed and catch the sun rising over the water it really sets the tone for my entire day. It always puts me in a great mood. The other perk of staying at a hotel along the lake is that sticking to your workout routine is not so difficult when you get the good vibe experience of running along Lake Michigan. I love running along the lake from Oak Street Beach up to Fullerton Avenue and then stopping to take a breath at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool(Corner of Fullerton Avenue & Cannon Drive) to see the serene lagoon environment and prairie-style landscapes designed by Caldwell in thelate 1930s. Once you walk through the gates of the Lily Pool, the sounds of the city almost disappear and the organic environment sucks you in as you focus on the birds chirping and toads croaking. This place is a necessary infusion of nature in the heart of the big city. I continue my run back along Lake Michigan and when I pass North Avenue Beach heading south, the city skyline is revealed and I always start singing the line from the Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah song called "Lake Shore Drive": "Well There Ain't No Road Just Like It, Anywhere I've Found, Runnin' South on Lake Shore Drive; Headin' OnInto Town". After the invigorating run I start getting hungry for Cherries Jubilee French Toast, one of the many unusual breakfast items offered at BongoRoom (1470 N. Milwaukee Avenue) in Wicker Park. The French toast combines caramelized brioche with dark cherry compote and vanilla beanice cream and served piping hot over multicolored plates. This place has a line out the door every day of the week. So, while you wait for your hot spot on the list, you can pick-up some new gear at Una Mae'sFreak Boutique (1422 N. Milwaukee Avenue), a hipster sheik clothing shop that carries new and vintage clothing. After breakfast I need to stop in at Filter (1585 N. Milwaukee Avenue) for a coffee to go. I got a long day ahead and need to fuel up on caffeine. With my rocket fuel in hand I head over to TK Men Clothing Store (1909W. North Avenue) and meet up with stylist Lindsay McKay and get my wardrobe for the upcoming tour. She has the coolest threads from around the globe and only buys unique items so no one else in town will own the same pair of pants or jacket. This store is all about unique personal style and I love it. Not to mention, there is always Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap in the TK Kegerator. I got my wardrobe in hand and now I need some vintage gear for the tour. I head to the Chicago Music Exchange (3270 N. Clark Street) because they have 100's of amazing new and vintage guitars hung from floor to ceiling. This place is a musician's paradise. They also have a phenomenal repair shop that can piece together all of my smashed guitars from the previous tour. With my newly acquired vintage Fender Jazzmaster I head over to Johnny K's new recording studio (Groovemaster) and get some rehearsals in with my band The Lovehammers. This is a state of the art recording studio where music by Staind, Three Doors Down and Disturbed has been recorded. Time for a late lunch and I am headed to Café Iberico (739 N. LaSalleStreet) for tapas and sangria. I love this place because you sit with your party at long tables and the environment really promotes conversation. The vibe is loud and the music is salsa infused. Each plate is a small serving so each person orders several dishes and you share. It makes for adventurous eating and everyone gets to try something they have never dared try before. I am still amazed that some people have never tried calamari or escargot. The sangria gets people dancing in the middle of the restaurant even if it is still only lunchtime.
I need to see some live music and I catch the Red Line train and getoff at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison Street) and take a short walkover to the Metro (3730 N. Clark Street). I love this place because many nights they have early shows starting at 6:30 pm. Sometimes it's nice to catch the early show and leave your night open for another event. Metro is the greatest place to see live music in Chicago. This former cabaret theatre has developed music artist ranging from REM to the Smashing Pumpkins. This is the place my band, Marty Casey& The Lovehammers, got its start. The owner, Joe Shanahan, is one ofthe most knowledgeable music aficionados in the country and he books amazing national and local acts nearly seven nights a week. My ears are ringing from the show and I need to relax and grab a beer before venturing out into the night. I like to stop at Elm StreetLiquors (12 W. Elm Street) and grab a drink and see who the guest dj of the week is. They have everyone from Kill Hannah to members of Filter spinning every genre of music imaginable. Lovehammer guitarist extraordinaire Billy Sawilchik dj's every Wednesday. I always make reservations at Wildfire (159 W. Erie Street) for a steak dinner. The black peppercorn encrusted filet mignon is the best I have ever had when served up with white cheddar au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach and steamed broccoli. This place makes me feel like I am teleported back to a supper club from the 1950's and the ambiance is really classy. You gotta dress to impress at Wildfire or you are just missing the point of even going there. The night is on fire and it's time for some action. A cool place to hang in the city is undoubtedly Rockit Bar (22 W. Hubbard Street). The upstairs bar spins killer rock music and live concert DVD's. The bar is always packed and it's best to try and grab one of the tables in the front of the upstairs bar. The owner is Billy Dec and he attracts many celebrities to the club. It's not uncommon to see Tommy Lee or G Love hanging out there when they are passing through Chicago. Rockit Bar is over the top and I feel like chilling out as the nightwinds into the wee hours. I head my crew over to Zebra Lounge (1220N. State Parkway) for some late night cocktails, Gardetto's snack mix and sing alongs with the human jukebox piano man. He knows 100's of songs and has been performing there for over 20 years. He is a definitive entertainer and gets everyone involved in the music with guest singers, tambourines, shakers and toasts to the town. It's closing time and right around the corner is the legendary Five Faces Ice Cream Shop (10 W. Division Street). The name is misconceiving because the place is more of a grease pit fast food spot than ice cream shop. I have never eaten at this place in the daylight but at 4 A.M. it hits the spot. The hot dog and fries combo is cheap and soaks up some of that last drink for the road that I didn't need. At this point I better be drinking some water cause it has been a long day of celebration and there is always another big day around the corner when your living life to the fullest in Chi-Town. Time for some sleep. The Bears start at noon tomorrow and we need to do some tailgating before the game.
posted by Marty Casey at 3:06 PM
43 Comments:
Marty
I love reading whatever you write. Such detail all the time. Makes you feel like you are right there with you.
Marty,
Thank you for letting everyone see your complete article. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. If I ever to to Chicago I now know where to go and what do. I wish I could have been there. It sounded like a fun day. Keep writing your marvelous blogs. Merry Christmas to you and your family. WB
You have me wanting to hop onto the first plane headed for Chicago. Your blog would serve as the perfect map for a guided tour. Mmmm, I can already smell the food, hear the music and feel the pulse of the city all around me.
Cheers!
By the way, I am amused that you actually used the word snack in your blog. That word....it sneaks up on you.
Angela aka wef
Chicago sounds fun and exciting...hmm I might just take a visit this summer to visit some , polish, relatives that live there that I've never met( been considering it for a a while now)
One thing that surprises me though is how someone could have such a cram packed day and be ready for another, but i guess its good to always keep busy =D
I love it! The first article left me feeling a little empty, like there was something missing.
The little details make it all so much more worthwhile to read. Thanks for posting the article in its entirety, Marty! Makes me want to go back to Chicago.
Meg
AAhhh there you are. They really cut your words to shreads in the published piece. You write with so much flavor, wit, and colorful detail and they missed it in the watered down version. Thanks for filling in the gaps.
You have such talent for bringing your words to life and transporting the reader into your world...I wish I possessed the skill to transform my thoughts from mind to paper in such a way.The stream of creativity that flows from your mind and soul is Awe Inspiring.
Marty what you do with pen and paper, truely amazing. you are an artist in every form of the word..
Sounds like you are a very busy man but I am glad to see that you take time to enjoy life and savor every day from sunrise to sunrise.
Thanks for the tour. It felt like I was there walking beside you.
Julie
Marty,
I so agree that the first article just left out way too much of what you wanted to convey, to get across, you took your time with this, and I just want to thank you for sharing with us!
I also can't thank you enough, for everything that you DO, do for us, your fans. If not for you, oh my, not even thinking of all the things I would be missing in this life. Eating squid for the first time, is just a very very small taste of what this world holds for each and everyone of us. Following your examples, going to shows, brings friends into a "family" that can experience everything from squid goin' in your mouth, to people dancing in the streets at noon time, to traveling and enjoying life's treasures. You can just never stop looking for that treasure, and please continue to bring us along with you on these hunts. They are fun, and so worth every second, every penny, and every moment spent with you, Dino, Billy, and Bob....
Love Nancy, your friendly neighborhood Moderator!
I, too, am a life-long Chicagoan who loves this city! Even though I see the skyline everyday, it just never gets old!
Had a bit of a laugh at your writing because if I went to all those places you mentioned in a 24 hour period, I wouldn't live to see that skyline again! You definitely have me craving the Wildfire food...and the greasy food at Five Faces!
Go Bears!
Marty,
You write so superbly!! Is that even a word? Thank you so much for sharing the true essence of your day in the life of Marty Casey a Chicagoan. You always include so many details that you make me feel like I am right there in the moment with you. I love it!
Thank you,
~Rachael~ (Isa)
Hi there fellow Chicagoan!
I read your short version in CC assuming they cut some here and there, but they cut A LOT!!! Now,let's have some strategy here...we're going to take care of Mrs. Editor...and don't
worry your pretty face a thing...just name the place...(just kidding!!!)
I have to watch out now not to run you over with my bike, cause it's a bit slippery out there. How about that bright yellow vest from Hawaii?
Might be useful now...
See you around ...and stay warm!!!
P.S. Yes, Chicago skyline is breathtaking, especially when you
approaching it from the Dan Ryan!
Makes you proud that you belong to this city...
Iwo is right...CP really did a Hatchet-Job.
Murdered by an editor?!?
Welcome to my world, Marty Casey!
~constance
Thanks for the full Concierge Preferred article Marty. The magazine didn't do your writing justice! Your article was beautifully descriptive and a pleasure to read. Thanks (again), Kari
That article seemed so cold, now we know why. The whole piece is hot.
I feel like I am right there with you
(well maybe not the jogging part).
Thanks for sharing it all.
Marty,
I so agree with you about returning to Chicago. Seeing that skyline always makes me remember what I love about the city.
I'm sorry the magazine cut so much out. The final article was really missing the heart of what you wrote. It had "the facts, and just the facts, Mam". What you really wrote showed not just "locations", but also senses and feelings.
On top of your many other talents, you could be a serious writer!
By the way, my favorite view of the skyline is coming north on LSD, just around 31st Street. There is a curve there, and as you come around the curve, you get the full majesty of the skyline!
marty, Love the descriptive detail of chicago, sounds like a beautiful place. would love to have you show me around, take me out for a fun night on the town. take care and keep writing. sherri
They certainly did hack it to pieces, although even the little bit they left is informative. But it doesn't capture any of the flavor of your piece (which, btw, I wish I'd had before HammerJam).
Chicago rocks. I was blown away by how beautiful it is ... I can't wait to get back there.
Oh, and the title of your piece is clever, too.
Marty,
Living in the burbs, and working in the city, I have had the opportunity to visit many of the fine places you describe in your original article. Their version is just not the same. You put so much passion and identity into your writting. Its a shame that most of it was edited out. Thanks for sharing the original article, I loved hearing your perspective of our Windy City. You have an incredible way with words, which draws your fans in. Much love to you, the band, and your families this holiday season. Nikki
it is refreshing to read something from someone who loves where they live. that comes through in your writing. you given great places to visit when in chicago. keep writing.
peace and love- Dawn
it is refreshing to read something from someone who loves where they live. that comes through in your writing. you given great places to visit when in chicago. keep writing.
peace and love- Dawn
Usually I get too bored for words to describe when I attempt to read long articles, but this held my attention the whole time.
You weren't kidding when you said it was murdered. I don't think I've ever seen anything as chopped up as what the editor did to your article.
I like the orig :] Perfectly descriptive.
I HATE WHEN EDITORS DO THAT! *ahem, regains composure*
I worked in newspapers for a little over three years and I always hated when I sent a story to my boss that I had spent hours on - making sure each word was the perfect one - only to have it chopped to bits and him trying to tell me my punctuation was wrong (I wanted to reply, "Excuse me, but I'm a certified English teacher.").
When I finally moved up to News Director I'd change things back every now and then because most of them were pretty minor...and he didn't notice it either. If this editor wanted short blurbs he or she should have told you so...the editor murdered your piece and that was so wrong!
If there's one thing I try to convey almost daily to my dear English students it is that writing is a deliberate art. Writers pick each word carefully to convey their chosen messages.
marty,
thank you for the complete article~ can i tag along with you one day?
niu - 25 ;)
Thanks! Reading that, I just went jogging with you in the morning, took in the pond scene, had breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late snack...went to a show, hung out at cool places... well u get the picture...its like being right there...your blog entries are awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
Marty,
I see what you mean.......I like your version much better. It really makes me want to experience "your" Chicago! Thanks for the tour!
Linda
Marty,
I truly love reading your blogs because they are so in depth and the way you describe events/surroundings makes me feel like I'm there. It's amazing how you are able to do that each time you tell a story.
Love the new Christmas song/video. Ordred my DVD last week and can't wait to receive it. Hope I'm one of the lucky ones to receive a "special" package inside. I'd love to come and spend the day with the band and hang out. I'm sure it would be a day I'd never forget.
Take care and keep writin'
Autumn
Mattoon, IL
Thank you Marty, for showing us the full version of your article. It brought back some very great memories that I shared with my friends during Hammerjam. I can't wait to visit Chicago for NYE. I have to say it is one of my favorite cities!!!! I enjoy your writing, it has such energy and insight. Thanks again!!!! JH from Ontario
The ConciergePreferred article is more like an appointment book style of writing. You don't really get a feel of the city. It's like they just asked Marty to jot down "points". I understand that it was meant for a quick & easy read. Yet it didn't do justice to Marty's personal experiences about Chicago because many of the elaborate explanations were cut out. Marty's own version has a personal touch to it and is more descriptive. Because his writing is so imaginative and "real", a person who's never been to Chicago can actually picture all the places he described with the way he put his thoughts and words together. It should be published in Chicago's tourism website or some other magazine that will not chop up so much of the necessary detail to get the vibe of Chicago. I definitely would want to check out all the places Marty metioned if I ever get to visit Chicago again. Maybe...Marty...you can tour your fans around Chicago. That would be a blast!
Marty,
I've been trying to find a guitar tab for "the tunnel" and i can't find one ANYWHERE. no stores in my area sell any marty casey tab books and i have also looked at 50+ sites and none of them have it. i figured out most of it, but i still need the opening, ending and the solo. if you could please tell me how to play it, u would probably save me from going insane.
Marty Marty Casey...
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your bloggity blog....now I can get my "Marty fix" whenever the Marty mood strikes me.
Excellent choices for your fave Chi-town spots. The Metro alone makes living amongst the Wrigleyville raucous very much worth the hassle. And wildfire...it is only 8:10 AM and just talking about it makes me want a big juicy steak. Mmmmm...meeeeeaaaat. Speaking of meat...the fact that you are a fellow hotdog lover has just kicked you up...like a notch....NO...make that 3 notches.
I'm an artist and I'm always looking for new places in the city to go and sketch, and your description of the Lily Pool sounded fantastic...can't wait to go!
Anyway, thanks for sharing...you're nothing short of refreshing.
Mwah!
Kelly
Thanks for blogging. Now I really know where to go when I visit next time. Last time we were in Chicago, we had no clue on where to go. It was hit or miss with the conceiaire(sp) at the hotel. I also preferred your real article. The edited one sounded too sales pitched. HR
Thanks for blogging. Now I really know where to go when I visit next time. Last time we were in Chicago, we had no clue on where to go. It was hit or miss with the conceiaire(sp) at the hotel. I also preferred your real article. The edited one sounded too sales pitched.
Great article ... the one you wrote. My brother lives in chicago and I plan on sending it to him to see if he knows some of the great spots you mentioned. Chicago is full of great food and shops.
Hope you have a great holiday! Can't wait to see you again in the New Year.
Wow, Marty, you have an amazing talent for writing. I always look forward to reading anything you write. Thanks for letting us see the full version of the article; I definately prefer it to the shortened version.
Now I can't help wanting to see all these places firsthand. They sound so amazing. :)
Hope you, the Lovehammers, and your family all have a great holiday.
Stay Gold,
~Ali
Thanks for the full story. Have been to Chi-town all of one time (Hammerjam 06) and felt many of the things you described, as you described them ... rising sun on Lake Michigan ... beautiful architecture and cityscape ... city aglow at night ... invigorating run in the park. Nothing better in the world, except maybe experiencing those with you.
Marty,
This was an excellent write up.
To read/learn what someone from Chicago likes to do/go to makes the experience all that more authentic.
There are some places you have mentioned, that I definitely need to check out!
Thanks for the tour of your favorite city and for mentioning SP. (Even though it didn't make the cut - it was the thought that counts.)
:)
Thanks Marty for sharing that insightful story with us that was very nice..A day in the life of Marty Casey lol very cool..and yeah writers beware they never seemto print what u say exaclty or so I have heard lol. Although those are not exaclty lol the places I would go to but it is nice to hear of some of the places that you love to visit and that makes ot very intresting..I like historical places and intrestin buildings and zoo and musems somewhat lol and as for eatin well I am a picky eater lol and I dont drink hehehe but someplaces did sound intresting..One day I would like to visit your city just so I can say been there done that lol I can be kind of nutty that way hehehe. Ok you and your crew have an awesome Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year..lookin forward to the next stories u havr to tell..casue I find them very enteriaing hehehe...
Hey marty,
I know what you mean about an editor's edits. I interned for a magazine company once. I was only writing small news stories for the website and the editor I was under still hacked and changed a lot on I'd say a 5 to 8 line article.
I actually got to have two pieces in the actual magazine at the end of my internship. I tried so hard to use all I'd learned so he wouldn't have to hack it. Still hacked it, but I had grown a lot less married to my words by then.
I'm glad you got the chance to write this and to share the full version with us.
wow! Your stuff makes me wanna come to chi-town just to trace those steps and see those things! It os so easy to follow along and just picures each moment. I love your work!!! ~Megan
hey,
well i have always wanted to move to Chicago regardless of what negative things people tell me about it. Now i can prove to them that their opinion doesnt count for everything. Definately moving there now :) happy new year and merry christmas (bit late on that one) Thanks
Chelsiey
Marty,
Fantastic read, makes me really wish I could have been with you every step of the way!
If I ever make it to Chi-town I know exactly how to plan for a killer time!
Lots of love and continued success for the new year.
TS
As a publisher of a magazine in the Dallas, TX area, I insist that editors keep the articles true to form. They can make minor adjustments and correct grammar if necessary but they do not alter the articles content. Then as a courtesy, we send the article back to the author for them to review. Most magazines do not do this but just keep in mind not all magazines are the same. I am very sorry about your experience and if you ever want to submit an article to P & R Publishing, LLC we will keep it the way you intended it to be! Please let us know if you are going to be in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area we would love to see you perform.
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