Published on August 6, 2008
One of my favorite parts of magazines is the section that gives me an essay. I will even, on occasion, clip the really good ones for my folder and toss the magazine. A particularly charming one was in a recent AARP Bulletin. The writer recalls his childhood habit of eavesdropping on the adults in his life and learning much about how the real world works. Funny, I used to do the same thing. I learned many a great life lesson with my ear to the door, and that essay brought it all back to me. Clever, that writer.
Published on August 6, 2008
I have magazine publishers/editors ask me for a manuscript after sending a query letter but then they never wrote back to say they wanted it or didn’t want it. Should I e-mail them and ask if they got it or wait? And how long should I wait? Are they being rude or am I being anxious?
Published on August 6, 2008
Success is a relative term. I would rather be writing for magazines and my ultimate dream, writing best-selling novels. That’s the truth, but here’s the reality. I like to eat – not just once in a while – every day. Until my novel is finished, published and on the best-seller list, I must work to support my sushi habit.
Published on July 30, 2008
Last Wednesday, after the new GI said he thought I had antibiotic induced diarrhea and gave me new meds (not antibiotics!), we decided to jump in the truck and race to Virginia, praying we’d get there in time for the big surprise.
Published on July 30, 2008
This Week:
- Road Hazard or Litter?
- All Editors Should Pay Immediately On Acceptance!
- When Snobby Authors Pretend to Be Traditionally Published
Published on July 30, 2008
Most of us using the internet know the ins and outs of getting scammed. I’ve used desktop computers since they first became available and the internet since its birthing days with bulletin boards. So I’m very aware. Unfortunately for me, I just got caught in my first – and hopefully last – snare. It will probably cost me $50 after visiting a site for at-home freelance writers.
Published on July 30, 2008
Does publishing my own work with POD prevent a future publisher from working with that particular piece in the future?
Published on July 30, 2008
Thirty two years ago, I packed my two babies into the car, drove to a local small town newspaper office and handed over an envelope addressed to the editor. It was a day that changed my life and the lives of my family. It was the day I became a writer.
Published on July 23, 2008
After posting about my recent diagnosis of diverticulosis and diverticulitis, many of you wrote in and kindly told me you thought I perhaps had something else and that I should consider a second opinion. Well, you were right!
Published on July 23, 2008
Hi,
I just wanted to let you both know that July must be “attack a writer month” as I experienced my first “hate posts” last week.
It came out of the blue for me, too. I
