Saturday 13 October 2012
IsaMusoJourno: Recommended reads
IsaMusoJourno: Recommended reads: I am a music journalist and a writer. A lot of aspiring writers have been asking me that simple question: how do you become a writer? My a...
Recommended reads
I am a music journalist and a writer. A lot of aspiring writers have been asking me that simple question: how do you become a writer?
My answer might sound simplistic to some of you, but you become a writer by writing. What defines you as a writer-no matter if you are a published author or not- is the ability to write.
One might be tempted to say: "Ok, then...anybody can write...no big deal!".
Little do these people know: anybody can write, but not anybody can write with passion. To be passionate about a subject, you must love your stuff, know your topic and preferably become an expert on your subject (s).
So, how do you become an expert? Mostly by investigating your subject and by reading.
I am a very eclectic reader. Being a speaker of several languages, I often switch from one language to another. This is probably also what motivated me to write books in English, German and French.
There are several authors I would like to recommend: Contel Bradford, of Detroit, who is a contemporary hip hop fiction writer, excellent in his genre- Rhonda Byrne ( I recommend the Secret and the Power in particular), Arno Geiger ( an Austrian writer), author of " Es geht uns gut" in German, Jose Cabanis, Le Bonheur du Jour, in French language.
So you want to be a writer? Find a passion, do some research about it...and start writing!
My answer might sound simplistic to some of you, but you become a writer by writing. What defines you as a writer-no matter if you are a published author or not- is the ability to write.
One might be tempted to say: "Ok, then...anybody can write...no big deal!".
Little do these people know: anybody can write, but not anybody can write with passion. To be passionate about a subject, you must love your stuff, know your topic and preferably become an expert on your subject (s).
So, how do you become an expert? Mostly by investigating your subject and by reading.
I am a very eclectic reader. Being a speaker of several languages, I often switch from one language to another. This is probably also what motivated me to write books in English, German and French.
There are several authors I would like to recommend: Contel Bradford, of Detroit, who is a contemporary hip hop fiction writer, excellent in his genre- Rhonda Byrne ( I recommend the Secret and the Power in particular), Arno Geiger ( an Austrian writer), author of " Es geht uns gut" in German, Jose Cabanis, Le Bonheur du Jour, in French language.
So you want to be a writer? Find a passion, do some research about it...and start writing!
Copyright© by Isabelle Esling
All Rights Reserved
IsaMusoJourno: Isabelle Esling interview by author Genevieve Scho...
IsaMusoJourno: Isabelle Esling interview by author Genevieve Scho...: A fellow author, Genevieve Scholl, kindly accepted to interview me about my recent book, my love for writing and music journalism and my fut...
Isabelle Esling interview by author Genevieve Scholl
A fellow author, Genevieve Scholl, kindly accepted to interview me about my recent book, my love for writing and music journalism and my future projects.
Who is Genevieve Scholl?
Genevieve Scholl is a woman of many hats: author, photographer, artist, designer, studying to be a Paralegal, crafter (she make hair clips), cook and proud aunt.
Here are some hair clips made by Genevieve Scholl
1.Explain what a music journalist actually is.
Good question! Being a music journalist for a decade, I do consider myself to be a kind of musical detective. You have to search for new talents, expose skills. You have to go deep into the music and figure out the artist s intent, so yes to me a music journalist is a musical detective at first, but also someone who is driven by a passion and who is capable of putting music into words.
2. What got you interested in writing?
I have always liked writing. I used to write little stories that I illustrated myself as a child. My father used to remunerate me for each of these stories.
Writing comes to me naturally, because this is something I really love doing. I love sharing with my audience.
3. Is writing/ music journalist your only career and/or hobby?
When I am not writing, I am teaching languages. I am a German teacher, but I also taught French and English.
4. Who, in the music business would you most like to meet?
I’d be interested in meeting Dr Dre. He impresses me, as a person and as an artist.
5. Your book is about Eminem, but do you listen to music other than rap? What kind and who is your favorite band or singer in that genre?
I am very eclectic. I love rap music, besides Eminem, I am very much into the Detroit Rap Scene. I also love many Westcoast artists, Eazy E and BG Knock Out and Dresta, Dirty Red…I love old school rap, including Mc Hammer.
I was raised into classical music and jazz. I love soul music ( James Brown is my idol, I also love Elmer Fields), blues…I have a preference for black music in general, but I also like artists such as Rod Steward or more recent, Maverick Sabre.
6. Do you read Fiction and if you do who is your favorite author?
I write more than I read at the moment to be very honest, but the book I came across during a short Parisian trip in August was “ Le Bonheur du Jour” from Jose Cabanis, in French.
I love Balzac, I love Friedrich Schiller, I love Victor Hugo, Guy de Maupassant, Chamisso and Heinrich Heine.
7. Where do you live?
I live in London, UK.
8. Where would you live if money was no option?
Paris, no contest, I love Paris…another option would be Saarbrücken, in Germany, a town that is linked with childhood memories.
9. DO you have any interesting collections?
I am not so much of a collector. I do collect memories that I put on paper. Sometimes they reappear in form of a fiction, like in my current literary projects.
10. Send link to your blogs/ media/ facebook/ etc.
Here are my links:
The Eminem Blog
Twitter
I do write for this website on the hip hop section.
Facebook account
https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.esling
LinkedIn
Website about my first book.
Website with professional profile-portfolio.
Websites regarding different literary projects:
About my novel in French, Sous le Ciel de Paris
Self help book project.
www.unwrapyourpresent.blogspot.com
About an upcoming project, bio of my grandma, in German language.
Copyright© by Genevieve Scholl and Isabelle Esling
All Rights Reserved
Who is Genevieve Scholl?
Genevieve Scholl is a woman of many hats: author, photographer, artist, designer, studying to be a Paralegal, crafter (she make hair clips), cook and proud aunt.
Here are some hair clips made by Genevieve Scholl
1.Explain what a music journalist actually is.
Good question! Being a music journalist for a decade, I do consider myself to be a kind of musical detective. You have to search for new talents, expose skills. You have to go deep into the music and figure out the artist s intent, so yes to me a music journalist is a musical detective at first, but also someone who is driven by a passion and who is capable of putting music into words.
2. What got you interested in writing?
I have always liked writing. I used to write little stories that I illustrated myself as a child. My father used to remunerate me for each of these stories.
Writing comes to me naturally, because this is something I really love doing. I love sharing with my audience.
3. Is writing/ music journalist your only career and/or hobby?
When I am not writing, I am teaching languages. I am a German teacher, but I also taught French and English.
4. Who, in the music business would you most like to meet?
I’d be interested in meeting Dr Dre. He impresses me, as a person and as an artist.
5. Your book is about Eminem, but do you listen to music other than rap? What kind and who is your favorite band or singer in that genre?
I am very eclectic. I love rap music, besides Eminem, I am very much into the Detroit Rap Scene. I also love many Westcoast artists, Eazy E and BG Knock Out and Dresta, Dirty Red…I love old school rap, including Mc Hammer.
I was raised into classical music and jazz. I love soul music ( James Brown is my idol, I also love Elmer Fields), blues…I have a preference for black music in general, but I also like artists such as Rod Steward or more recent, Maverick Sabre.
6. Do you read Fiction and if you do who is your favorite author?
I write more than I read at the moment to be very honest, but the book I came across during a short Parisian trip in August was “ Le Bonheur du Jour” from Jose Cabanis, in French.
I love Balzac, I love Friedrich Schiller, I love Victor Hugo, Guy de Maupassant, Chamisso and Heinrich Heine.
7. Where do you live?
I live in London, UK.
8. Where would you live if money was no option?
Paris, no contest, I love Paris…another option would be Saarbrücken, in Germany, a town that is linked with childhood memories.
9. DO you have any interesting collections?
I am not so much of a collector. I do collect memories that I put on paper. Sometimes they reappear in form of a fiction, like in my current literary projects.
10. Send link to your blogs/ media/ facebook/ etc.
Here are my links:
The Eminem Blog
I do write for this website on the hip hop section.
Facebook account
https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.esling
Website about my first book.
Website with professional profile-portfolio.
Websites regarding different literary projects:
About my novel in French, Sous le Ciel de Paris
Self help book project.
www.unwrapyourpresent.blogspot.com
About an upcoming project, bio of my grandma, in German language.
Copyright© by Genevieve Scholl and Isabelle Esling
All Rights Reserved
Monday 8 October 2012
Promotional Services for artists
I have been doing artistic reviews for a decade now. My writing style has been described as compelling and usually people are satisfied with what I offer.
The Eminem Blog is a media that attracts over a million readers, worldwide. Being featured on this website alone will allow you to gain popularity as an artist!
If you are an artist and interested in promotion and exposure, I am offering the following packages:
$ 5.00 for a song review...published on the Eminem blog and D Townie
$7.50 for a song review with full exposure: published on ALL my media with appropriate tags and share on all my networks that include Linkedin, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, Blogger, etc...
$ 25.00 for a full CD review published on the Eminem blog and D Townie
$30.00 for a full CD review published on ALL my media with appropriate tags and share on all my networks that include Linkedin, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, Blogger, etc...
$.45.00 full promotional package: biography, CD review, website promotion (includes all your links), portfolio published on my Eminem Blog and D Townie
$70.00 full promotional package with all above plus share on all social networks.
Chose whatever formula is more convenient to you: Please note that you will have to pay FIRST before I deliver this service to you. In case you are not satisfied, I will reimburse you via paypal.
Interested? Leave your email and I will get back at you or contact me at
The Eminem Blog is a media that attracts over a million readers, worldwide. Being featured on this website alone will allow you to gain popularity as an artist!
If you are an artist and interested in promotion and exposure, I am offering the following packages:
$ 5.00 for a song review...published on the Eminem blog and D Townie
$7.50 for a song review with full exposure: published on ALL my media with appropriate tags and share on all my networks that include Linkedin, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, Blogger, etc...
$ 25.00 for a full CD review published on the Eminem blog and D Townie
$30.00 for a full CD review published on ALL my media with appropriate tags and share on all my networks that include Linkedin, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, Blogger, etc...
$.45.00 full promotional package: biography, CD review, website promotion (includes all your links), portfolio published on my Eminem Blog and D Townie
$70.00 full promotional package with all above plus share on all social networks.
Chose whatever formula is more convenient to you: Please note that you will have to pay FIRST before I deliver this service to you. In case you are not satisfied, I will reimburse you via paypal.
Interested? Leave your email and I will get back at you or contact me at
Monday 1 October 2012
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
ISABELLE ESLING
MUSIC
JOURNALIST-PUBLISHED AUTHOR – CREATIVE WRITER
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2011 to present: published author
at Amber Books and Colossus Books
Title of my book: “Eminem and the DetroitRap Scene-White Kid In A Black Music World”, Amber Books, 2012
From September 2003 to October 2005:
contributing writer for Gavin Sheridan’s blog, Gavin’s blog
From October 2005 to present: freelance
music journalist at The Eminem Blog
Contributing writer:
Detroit Rap Com (2004-2006)
The Flow Mag, Texas ( 2005)
ILL Mag, Detroit ( interviews of Detroit
underground artists), 2006
Skrilla Gorillas.Com (2007 to 2010)
Michigan Bands (2006)
D Townie Com ( from 2006 to present)
Music Mouth UK (2005 to 2008)
British Hip Hop UK ( 2006 to 2007)
Expert Author at Ezines Articles (2005 to
2009)
WORK CONTENT
Hip hop is my specialty, but I have also
expressed about a wide range of subjects such as black music, humanities,
spirituality, beauty and lifestyle. I have done numerous CD and book reviews. I
have also written biographies of Afro-centred personalities such as Marcus
Garvey.
Rappers/ artists/DJ’s/ singers I
writers I interviewed
-Dirty Red of Ruthless Records
-Big Proof of D12 (2006)
-Dogmatic (2007)
-DJ Rick (2004)
-DJ Butter(2009), also featured on Detroit Rap Com
-Uncle ILL ( available at ILL Mag)
-Purple Gang ( ILL Mag)
-Woof Pac ( ILL Mag)
-Stir Crazy ( with fellow writer Donna
Kshir)
Singers
Dina Rae
Writers
Biba Adams (interview)
Donna Kshir ( we have done some collaborations together)
Contel Bradford ( I reviewed some of his
books)
Current projects
-
“Sous
Le Ciel de Paris”, novel in French, due to release by Delizon Publishers in
December 2012
-
“Liebe
Oma”, biography of my grandmother, in German language, in negotiations with
United Pc publishers in Austria
-
Unwrap
Your Present, self help book in English
Isabelle Esling, music journalist, published author
Dear readers,
I decided to create this blog in order to allow you to know me better.
I am a music journalist who has been expressing about hip hop related subjects for a decade now. Some of you might have read my articles at the Eminem Blog or on other websites.
I have been reviewing CDs, interviewing artists , writing artistic bios since 2003.
An Irish professional writer, Gavin Sheridan, got me started in 2003 as a contributing writer. He then helped me to set up my Eminem blog in 2005, that is all about Eminem, the Detroit underground scene and hip hop.
Besides being a music journalist, I always carried the dream to become a published writer. This dream has now become a reality: I recently published a book with Amber Books and Colossus Books. It is entitled " Eminem and the Detroit Rap Scene-White Kid In A Black Music World" and is available on the publisher s website, at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
I am also working on other literary projects that will be online as soon as they will be released.
If you like Eminem and Detroit hip hop, you will enjoy my book...have a good read, dear friends!
I decided to create this blog in order to allow you to know me better.
I am a music journalist who has been expressing about hip hop related subjects for a decade now. Some of you might have read my articles at the Eminem Blog or on other websites.
I have been reviewing CDs, interviewing artists , writing artistic bios since 2003.
An Irish professional writer, Gavin Sheridan, got me started in 2003 as a contributing writer. He then helped me to set up my Eminem blog in 2005, that is all about Eminem, the Detroit underground scene and hip hop.
Besides being a music journalist, I always carried the dream to become a published writer. This dream has now become a reality: I recently published a book with Amber Books and Colossus Books. It is entitled " Eminem and the Detroit Rap Scene-White Kid In A Black Music World" and is available on the publisher s website, at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
I am also working on other literary projects that will be online as soon as they will be released.
If you like Eminem and Detroit hip hop, you will enjoy my book...have a good read, dear friends!
Copyright© by Isabelle Esling
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