TAF FAQs
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Copyright 2007-09 Triangle Area Freelancers, All Rights Reserved
Q: What is TAF?
A: TAF is an acronym for Triangle Area
Freelancers, a group of professional freelance
writers based in the Triangle region of North
Carolina.
Q. How many members does TAF have?
A: TAF currently has more than 60 active members.
Q. What is TAF’s mission?
A. To network and to provide advice,
encouragement and information to area freelancer
writers.
Q. What kinds of writing are TAF members
involved in?
A. The majority of TAF members write nonfiction
magazine articles and books. However, many also
write fiction, personal essays, newspaper columns
and more.
Q. How do TAF members stay in touch?
A. TAF members stay in touch via an invitation-
only Google group, the organization’s website and
through monthly meetings.
Q. When and where does TAF meet?
A. TAF currently meets on the last Wednesday of
every month (except December) at Loco Lu's
Coffehouse, 5210 Hollyridge Dr. in Raleigh,
starting at 7 p.m. http://www.locolu.com
Q. Are TAF meetings open to the public?
A. Yes. TAF meetings are open to all professional
(i.e. working) freelance writers in the
Raleigh/Durham/Cary/Chapel Hill region.
Q. Does TAF charge for membership?
A. Yes. $12 for dues over the course of the
calendar year, which also provides access to a
substantial conference registration discount.
Q. Does TAF ever host guest speakers at its
meetings?
A. Yes, several prominent area writers and other
industry professionals have spoken at TAF
meetings. See the What Is TAF? page for more
information on previous guest speakers.
Q. Can I be a guest speaker?
A. TAF is always interested in hearing from
individuals who have a unique perspective on
writing and publishing. If you would like to be
considered as a guest speaker, please contact one
of the Principal Contacts.
Q. I’m interested in having a professional writer
talk to my group/organization. Can TAF help?
A. Many TAF members are available for speaking
engagements, and offer lectures on a variety of
topics. For further information on available
speakers and lecture topics, visit our TAF
Speakers page.
Q. I’ve always wanted to be a writer. How
should I start?
A. Beginning writers are encouraged to write as
much as possible, and to read industry publications
such as Writer’s Digest, The Writer and Writer’s
Market, an annual publication that lists thousands
of freelance markets, and also contains helpful
advice for beginners. In addition, TAF founder
Donald Vaughan offers an occasional course on
Freelance Writing for Beginners through Wake
Technical Community College. Contact the
college for information on Vaughan’s next class.
Courses on creative writing and other forms of
writing are also available through Wake Tech and
other area colleges.
Q. I’m a beginning writer. Would TAF be
willing to edit my work?
A. Sorry, no. While TAF is always encouraging of
beginning writers, its members are simply too busy
with their own work to have time for outside
critiques. However, individuals who are serious
about pursuing freelance writing are encouraged to
attend TAF’s monthly meetings for professional
insight and information.
A: TAF is an acronym for Triangle Area
Freelancers, a group of professional freelance
writers based in the Triangle region of North
Carolina.
Q. How many members does TAF have?
A: TAF currently has more than 60 active members.
Q. What is TAF’s mission?
A. To network and to provide advice,
encouragement and information to area freelancer
writers.
Q. What kinds of writing are TAF members
involved in?
A. The majority of TAF members write nonfiction
magazine articles and books. However, many also
write fiction, personal essays, newspaper columns
and more.
Q. How do TAF members stay in touch?
A. TAF members stay in touch via an invitation-
only Google group, the organization’s website and
through monthly meetings.
Q. When and where does TAF meet?
A. TAF currently meets on the last Wednesday of
every month (except December) at Loco Lu's
Coffehouse, 5210 Hollyridge Dr. in Raleigh,
starting at 7 p.m. http://www.locolu.com
Q. Are TAF meetings open to the public?
A. Yes. TAF meetings are open to all professional
(i.e. working) freelance writers in the
Raleigh/Durham/Cary/Chapel Hill region.
Q. Does TAF charge for membership?
A. Yes. $12 for dues over the course of the
calendar year, which also provides access to a
substantial conference registration discount.
Q. Does TAF ever host guest speakers at its
meetings?
A. Yes, several prominent area writers and other
industry professionals have spoken at TAF
meetings. See the What Is TAF? page for more
information on previous guest speakers.
Q. Can I be a guest speaker?
A. TAF is always interested in hearing from
individuals who have a unique perspective on
writing and publishing. If you would like to be
considered as a guest speaker, please contact one
of the Principal Contacts.
Q. I’m interested in having a professional writer
talk to my group/organization. Can TAF help?
A. Many TAF members are available for speaking
engagements, and offer lectures on a variety of
topics. For further information on available
speakers and lecture topics, visit our TAF
Speakers page.
Q. I’ve always wanted to be a writer. How
should I start?
A. Beginning writers are encouraged to write as
much as possible, and to read industry publications
such as Writer’s Digest, The Writer and Writer’s
Market, an annual publication that lists thousands
of freelance markets, and also contains helpful
advice for beginners. In addition, TAF founder
Donald Vaughan offers an occasional course on
Freelance Writing for Beginners through Wake
Technical Community College. Contact the
college for information on Vaughan’s next class.
Courses on creative writing and other forms of
writing are also available through Wake Tech and
other area colleges.
Q. I’m a beginning writer. Would TAF be
willing to edit my work?
A. Sorry, no. While TAF is always encouraging of
beginning writers, its members are simply too busy
with their own work to have time for outside
critiques. However, individuals who are serious
about pursuing freelance writing are encouraged to
attend TAF’s monthly meetings for professional
insight and information.
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