Writer Wanted for Der Blumenbaum

Der Blumenbaum is interested in hearing from people who like the kind of work we do in our Sacramento German Genealogy Society – and who would be eager to present, in writing, useful and interesting articles to be read by amateur, as well as practiced, German family historians.

We are looking for –

• A writing style, the success of which is measured by readers’ eagerness to read the content
• Some knowledge of (and some passion for) German family history and culture
• An understanding of the needs, questions, confusions, and expectations of a membership that is highly diverse in its knowledge of and familiarity with German genealogy
• A firm understanding that potential readers, many of whom might prefer to be watching TV or lying on the beach, need to be courted, sometimes strenuously, before they will read a specialized quarterly journal
• The writer’s ability to use a computer

We are not looking for –

• A journalistically fine presentation of material that is out of step with the interests and needs of our members
• Case studies“Folksy” stories
• Writers who yearn to be published more than they yearn to be read

What is the compensation?

• The pay is negotiable. It would increase to the degree that readers respect and admire the product
• We would hope for an eventual outcome whereby the writer would enter into a contract, the compensation for which would be determined for a specific time period
• Well-read material earns higher dollars.

Those interested may contact: SGGS, P.O. Box 660061, Sacramento, CA 95866-0061, or email: sggsinfo@gmail.com.

Submitted by the Sacramento German Genealogical Society
Posted by Denise H. Richmond