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Sarah Nagel, an editor for Blue Mountain Arts, is visiting with us today to give us some information about writing greeting cards and books for this company. I'm sure many of you will find this interview interesting; and hopefully, you'll find some writing tips, so you can see your work in print. So, let's go!
WOW: Welcome to The Muffin, Sarah. According to your website, Blue Mountain Arts creates cards, books, and gifts. Tell us a little about the products you offer and your company.
Sarah: Susan Polis Schutz and Stephen Schutz founded the company in 1971. Idealistic and very much in love, the couple left the busy East Coast in search of a new life in Colorado. In the basement of their apartment, they silk-screened posters of Susan's poems paired with Stephen's paintings and then traveled the country selling the posters from their pickup-truck camper. Everywhere they went, people were drawn to the candor and emotion of Susan's words and to the beauty of Stephen's illustrations. What began as a way for Susan and Stephen to spend their time together doing something they loved quickly became a publishing phenomenon.
Today Blue Mountain Arts continues to be at the creative forefront of personal expression and is a thriving international publisher. Blue Mountain Arts plays an essential role by helping people to connect with each other and strengthen the bonds of family, friendship, and love. Our products are designed to touch the hearts of those who give and receive them.
WOW: That is an awesome story. I love to hear about people who follow their dreams and find success. So, what kind of submissions are you currently looking for
2 Comments on Writing for Blue Mountain Arts, last added: 5/19/2011
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Thanks for another great interview, Margo.
I love Blue Mountain Arts and can vouch for how wonderfully the editors treat writers.
Last year I was thrilled to have a personal essay I wrote included in an anthology they published called "Irish Inspirations."
The editor I dealt with was friendly and helpful; payment was prompt, and my contributor copies were beautiful!
Blue Mountain Arts is a first-class business--and very writer friendly!
Donna Volkenannt
http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.com
Thanks, Donna! :) I'm glad you had such a positive experience and great job on your story being accepted.
Margo