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How do I submit an article?
Wednesday, 19 March 2008 13:33
It couldn't be easier. However, there are a couple of steps you need to follow to insure your article is set up properly. Simply follow the steps below.

Creating an Article:
  1. Create your article in whatever text editor you typically use, like Microsoft Word.
  2. Copy the entire article.
  3. Paste it into Notepad. This is a program you likely haven't used. It comes bundled with all Microsoft products. You can find it in the programs menu on your computer. Unfortunately, this is a required step, because Microsoft Word adds a huge amount of extraneous data to a document. Enough that it can dramatically slow down and, in some cases, "redesign" a website.
  4. Copy your article from Notepad.
Now you're ready to submit your article to the Club's website.

Submitting an Article:
  1. You will need to have set up an account on the site.
  2. Login. Doing so will access the "members" site. You will see a new menu - "Members Menu" in the left column.
  3. Click the "Submit an Article" link. This will open a new window with three (3) sections: Editor, Publishing and Metadata. You only need be concerned with the "Editor" secton.
  4. Enter a title for your article.
  5. Paste the information from Notepad directly in the window or type the information directly into the editor window.
  6. Photos: If you have a photo to upload, please:
    1. Submit photos no wider than 500 pixels or approximately 5 inches. (Note: anything wider than that will be too large for the page.)
    2. Title your photo in such a way that there are not spaces between words. You can use hyphens or underscores, i.e. Sail_boat_for_sale or sail-boat-for-sale. (Note: Otherwise, your browser may not be able to view the image.
    3. Submit only "jpg" or "jpeg" images, if possible.
  7. Look in the "Section" drop down menu for the most appropriate section for your article. Click the most appropriate section. Next, review the possibilities in the "Category" drop down menu and select (click) the most appropriate category. For example, if you wanted to post a boat for sale. The Section you would select is "For Sale" and the Category would be "Boats".
  8. Click Save.
  9. You're done.
  10. To insure your article is published correctly, you are welcome to contact the webmaster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
You will be returned to the "members" site. There will be a notice posted at the top of the page letting you know that your article has been received and will be "...reviewed before being posted to the site." This is a security and administrative measure.
 
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