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Thanks you guys!
I'm glad you approve. :) I'm starting to feel like I am on my way!
posted by
DancesWithWords
on July 27, 2005 at 2:53 PM
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Its not double dipping, just good planning.
posted by
Ca88andra
on July 27, 2005 at 4:56 AM
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Dances---great use of time
I wouldn't call it double dipping as that's what people say when they're doing something a little sneaky. Just think of it as serious organization. Like you said, you've had to develop that as a result of the day job now. Almost all of the writers I work with (who have made it) work this way and a few steps beyond.
When I see a story, I think beyond whatever "it" is and look at the person's religious affiliation, oddball collections, gifted children, job advice. People are multifaceted, so you know you're going to hit a few segments when you speak to them. Before I'd interview the person, I'd scope out obscure markets that fit the things I knew. After I met the person, more than likely, I'd have more. I'd keep the stray quotes in file folders for the new articles that eventually evolved.
As with money, a little bit here, a little bit there, eventually you have something.
posted by
terpgirl30
on July 27, 2005 at 4:45 AM
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Well done, it's great when that works out. Unfortunately it often doesn't for me because the topics I write about are very diverse and often very specialized but I work smart in how I plan interviews. I don't ask the people I interview the basic questions -- I get them before then confirm those details and then move on to more interesting questions
posted by
Azur
on July 26, 2005 at 7:47 PM
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Thanks Passion!
You are one of my inspirations :)
posted by
DancesWithWords
on July 26, 2005 at 7:03 PM
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Hi Dances...I'm very proud of you and can recall when you
Were still questioning yourself about whether you could ever truly make a living writing. You're doing great....working hard, utilizing your time well. Keep at it and you never know where it could take you.
posted by
Passionflower
on July 26, 2005 at 7:00 PM
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