Place for freelance writers to grow

Eugene Yiga

"I was really surprised at the positive response," Yiga recalls. "I thought it would just be a sarcastic rant that would make some people smile. But so many writers emailed to commend me for having the courage to say what they all felt. That's why I knew I had to take things a step further."

Bon Journos is designed to be a place where writers can showcase their work and get the attention of editors who traditionally don't give them much consideration. "Anyone who has a completed article or just an idea they'd like published can email me and let me know. I'll then post this on the website and promote it via social media. The goal is to find an appropriate 'buyer', which should become easier as the community grows."

But editors won't be left out of the cold. "As writers and editors are both trying to get great work in front of readers who will appreciate it, I see no reason why we can't work together to achieve our common goal. The site is designed to make the process easier for everyone so we can get on with our core work. That's something everyone wants," he concludes.

For more, go to www.bonjournos.com.