Letters To The Editor For November 15th
This Week:
- This One Made Us Smile – 🙂
- Kudos for Whispers and Warnings
- Freelancing for Friends
Networking Techniques That Work Fast and Pay Off Big! By David Geer
The more I network with writers, editors and publishers, the more I see a correlation between those efforts and increasing work and pay. The more networking I do, the more I get it right, the more the fruits of those seeds come back to reward me.
Simultaneous Submissions
Angela–Many of us would love to know more about the ethics and practicality of simultaneous submissions, especially as they fly off to literary magazines and journals, many of which report they “reply,” if you can call it that–in four-to-six months. Some are longer. Even many “B” markets that might actually pay enough to help a writer make a living indicate very long response times, even to queries.
Many thanks,
MM
Markets’ Appetite for Food Stories Insatiable By Phyllis Ring
Back when I published work only occasionally, for little pay, in places no one had ever heard of, a friend ‘shared” a story assignment she was too busy to handle herself. In doing so, she introduced me to the wide publication possibilities that food-writing can open for writers.
Missionary Brother Home, Mom Relieved
My brother arrived home safely last week after being stranded while doing missionary work. You can read his blog here: https://www.sevenapples.blogspot.com/
Looks like he’ll be returning next Spring…and our mother is NOT happy about that.
Letters To The Editor For November 8th
This Week:
- Press Releases Are Boring – News Is Not
- Please Don’t Offer To Write Articles For A Measly $2!
- You Helped Me Start Over Again
- Kudos
Freelance Favors for Friends? By Dawn Stanton
I’m not supposed to work for free. I know that. I’ve been freelancing for five years and know my worth. And yet, a few times each year, one friend or another will ask me for a favor. It could be as simple as proofreading a resume – that puts me on the spot regarding whether I should bring up the matter of payment…
Press Release vs. Publicity Release
What is the difference between a press release and a publicity release? Is there information about this at the Booklocker site? Midwest Book Review would like me to include a publicity release and/or a media kit when I submit my book for review and I’m not sure how to proceed…
Full Circle Writing By C. Hope Clark
I was impressed when the irrigation company was so customer friendly in designing my new sprinkler system. So one day, while discussing the project with their representative, I asked if they’d be interested in an interview. Sure, they said, impressed with my credentials as a “freelance writer.” While those inside the business realize that freelance means scrambling for a byline and some semblance of a check, civilians still admire a writer with a camera.
My Baby Brother…the Missionary
My brother sent us all into a panic this week when he phoned and emailed my mom to let us all know that he and his beautiful wife are currently stuck in another country.