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Is there a Charlton fanzine?

Greenie Junior
Greenie Junior Posts: 3,881
edited March 2012 in General Charlton
As I have to find work experience for something related in the media for my college course, I was wondering if there was a Charlton fanzine? As I've got an idea for an article but I need to find somewhere that would publish it? It would be great if any of you guys can help me out, cheers

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  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,582
    edited March 2012
    Sadly not Greenie.
    Voice of The Valley......(been out of print for many a year) was a fabulous read........but as I say, sadly no more......greatly missed by many I may add.
  • Greenie Junior
    Greenie Junior Posts: 3,881
    Cheers sound as, looks like I'm gunna have to go back to the drawing board, I have emailed news shopper with my idea so fingers crosses
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,582
    If I may suggest, why not Inbox Henry Irving.....if anyone on here can help you or point you in the right direction, I'd say it was Ben.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,512
    This site is a close to a fanzine as you will get these days. In-box admin and ask them about the article.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,995
    Its deffinitly something id subscribe too if they were ever put into production
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,512
    If I may suggest, why not Inbox Henry Irving.....if anyone on here can help you or point you in the right direction, I'd say it was Ben.
    LOL posted at the same time. Once upon a time maybe Stu : - )

  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,582
    edited March 2012
    Its deffinitly something id subscribe too if they were ever put into production
    Paradoxicly, it's largely due to the internet that fanzines are now pretty much redundant.
  • DRF
    DRF Posts: 2,455
    Why not write it for this site? Or write it and see if the club will take it for the website or programme. Or submit it to the locals, you'll probably have better luck if you actually write it first rather than just submitting the idea as you don't have any history therefore they can not guarantee it will materialise or what quality it will be.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,512
    or in the spirit of '77 just do your own fanzine and sell it/give it away at the Valley.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,995
    Its deffinitly something id subscribe too if they were ever put into production
    Paradoxicly, it's largely due to the internet that has made fanzines redundant.
    No doubt, although you cant beat actually holding what you are reading. Its like the people that use a kindle instead of a book, it loses a lot of its charm imo

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  • Greenie Junior
    Greenie Junior Posts: 3,881
    Cheers for the advice guys, afka or lookout are they guys to talk to aren't they?
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,010
    If you write for the Newsshopper at least you're guarnteed it won't be as bad as some of the sh*t that the 'bloggers' put out.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,512
    Cheers for the advice guys, afka or lookout are they guys to talk to aren't they?
    Yep, in-box them and remember to call AKFA "Sir" and Lookie "Melissa" if it's the weekend.

  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,642
    You could also do your own blog or guest on one of the more active blogs, such as Dr Kish
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,164
    edited March 2012
    Greenie I've sent you a message.

    As I've said before, we encourage anyone / everyone to get involved and write articles, and well help promote them. More article content is something I've wanted for a.long time. It can be serious, parody, light hearted etc, as long as its got some context we'll help you.

    If anyone ever has any ideas, just send me an inbox
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,578
    edited March 2012
    As long as ....you finish it ... ?
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,164
    Ha, stupid phone
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,091
    Greenie - have you seen that newish footy mag "late tackle"

    feels like they could use some help
  • Greenie Junior
    Greenie Junior Posts: 3,881
    I'll look into it, I got a reply from The News shopper and they said basically that they couldn't have it in there paper as it's a Charlton paper and that the readers wouldn't be interested in Bournemouth fans views, which is a fair enough point, I was also advised to get int contact with maybe a Bournemouth newspaper to see if they would be interested
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,516
    edited March 2012
    GJ I know this might seem pedantic but if you're going to write anything, make sure your grammar and spelling is correct, such as the difference between 'there' and 'their'. Good luck

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  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,022
    make sure your grammar and spelling is correct
    Are correct :)

    I've got some free time at the moment and have written a lot of blogs and articles in the past, but have never done a proper one on Charlton. I did a few for BT's football site last season but there wasn't much I could do with 200 words a time, so I'll have a think and see if there's anything that I can contribute too.
  • Greenie Junior
    Greenie Junior Posts: 3,881
    GJ I know this might seem pedantic but if you're going to write anything, make sure your grammar and spelling is correct, such as the difference between 'there' and 'their'. Good luck
    It's fine constructive criticism is welcome
  • AppyAddick
    AppyAddick Posts: 1,475
    Goodbye horse, that was a funny read.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,254
    Goodbye horse, that was a funny read.
    algarveaddick enjoyed that one ;-)
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,884
    GJ I know this might seem pedantic but if you're going to write anything, make sure your grammar and spelling is correct, such as the difference between 'there' and 'their'. Good luck
    It's fine constructive criticism is welcome
    You need some punctuation between 'fine' and 'constructive.' I think a semi colon (;) would be appropriate.