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Thursday, June 24, 2004Writing a Book--Can I start with the Table of Comments... I mean Contents?!After the advice of several people (whom I greatly respect), I have decided to start writing a book! I am going to do a fun dating advice ditty for girls with some serious stuff and some funny stuff and some just-plain-fun stuff. I don't really know how to go about writing a book or anything grander... Sign in to see full entry.Wednesday, June 23, 2004Queries for Queries... Some details on an above-par query letter:How to write a good query to an editor... hmm, I may not be the biggest expert as my trademark was calling in sick from work before I got laid off, going back to bed for four hours and then calling up every newspaper within 40 minutes of my house asking for freelance work. I have submitted my fair... Sign in to see full entry.Would You Sell Out? How Much $ Per Year Would Float Your Boat (enuff 4 FT)?Again I revisit the Freelance-gypsy vs. the full-time assistant editor dilemma. As mentioned previously, I was offered the position of Assistant Editor, and I think I mentioned how much the Editor wanted me to join the team. The pay was very low compared to the amount of driving that I would have to... Sign in to see full entry.Tuesday, June 22, 2004When Privacy Becomes an Issue...I am very open and sharing. I have no problem saying what I think or what I mean in an article or a story. I put the cold, hard facts out there in the most direct, honest and uh, polite, way that I can.... But why is it that when I really need to get work done and people try to have a conversation... Sign in to see full entry.Monday, June 21, 2004(Another Pickle!) Business Is Near... But First, What Does a Writer Charge?So my prospecting has come to some good use! Of about 15-20 beauty websites that I emailed offering my services, one lady has taken very warmly to me and really appreciates my offers! I suggested some things I thought would help her website--some articles (how-to and so forth for beauty), a... Sign in to see full entry.Freelance-Gypsy (Read: WRITER) Survival KitBe prepared in every aspect of the game and you will surely find repeat business in your endeavors... As I have come to experience mini-horror stories of my own in my freelance travels, here are the essential items for your very own Freelance-Gypsy Survival Kit: 1. - Money for Tolls... Just in case,... Sign in to see full entry.Gulp--Here Goes Nothing....!Well, here I go diving into the sea of possibilities... thanks for the positive words and encouragement to all of you who have left me comments... I called back the editor who had offered me the job and apparently she was "waiting with bated breath" as she told me... She seemed really disappointed... Sign in to see full entry.Sunday, June 20, 2004How Long Till I Can Call It a CAREER???If it isn't one thing from one person, it's another from another.... My dad doesn't like to see me at home when he gets home from work because I don't have a "Real Job".... My mom wants me to have medical benefits, which is completely understandable, but possibly not financially feasible at this... Sign in to see full entry.Turn Holidays into Ca$h and Clips for Your Writing PortfolioHappy Father's Day to everyone who is or will be a father! I spend some of the weekend at my honey's so I already wished his dad and grandfather a happy day, so here are my wishes to the rest of you. And here is my little snippet of advice in the realm of holidays! Take the time to think about your... Sign in to see full entry.Thursday, June 17, 2004People Don't Believe in Me... Does It Count If I Believe in Myself?Discouragement slings its slimy self at me from all sides and I don't really know how better to beat it away than with my ignoring tactics and pushing the thoughts out of my mind... My grandmother called and asked how the job search was going...had I found anything yet? No, I said, not yet. But I am... Sign in to see full entry. |
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