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a good first hint
to me, who knows very little of the publishing world
posted by
MsVision
on September 14, 2005 at 10:38 PM
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THX MayB
This blog has been very helpful!
posted by
lilyphenix
on September 14, 2005 at 9:05 PM
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Right On
You couldn't have said this any better. Editors don't come to you unless you go to them first. Sometimes just a friendly introduction and query as to what they might need is all that it takes to make a sale.
posted by
dog1net
on September 12, 2005 at 1:43 PM
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Wise words,
May.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 12, 2005 at 1:22 AM
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Hi StevieC
I am on the road and will reply to you on my return
posted by
Azur
on September 11, 2005 at 10:25 PM
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I think you're right about this, mayb
though, of course, I'm not hanging around in the writer's crowds as you are. But, it makes sense to me that half of all work is networking. Isn't that how popularity is formed on Blogit, after all??
posted by
Joe_Love
on September 11, 2005 at 10:09 AM
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Good post and....
I sent you an email if you will kindly take a peek at it.
StevieC
posted by
StevieC
on September 11, 2005 at 8:24 AM
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Be careful about where the oiling stops. :)
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on September 11, 2005 at 4:54 AM
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Hi May B.!!! How Are you?
Good luck and keep pluggin!! I'll be one of the first in line when you publish!! Schree` 
posted by
Schree
on September 11, 2005 at 4:46 AM
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That last sentence really sums it up
quite nicely May. Relationships are vital for any intercourse in life; personal, business or creative. In my opinion, why blogging has inspired and motivated many writers to explore other possibilities, venues, etc. with their work. Thanks as always for sharing your wisdom.
posted by
Katray2
on September 10, 2005 at 9:23 PM
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MayB, I'm taking your advice seriously...
You've emphasised that making and maintaining contact works. It has worked for you so there must be something to it. I'm learning.
posted by
word.smith
on September 10, 2005 at 9:15 PM
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Not unlike selling bus parts. In fact,
I have to make a few trips soon. Not looking forward to travel... I always get some sort of cold or flu. Take care MayB
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on September 10, 2005 at 8:03 PM
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Making personal connections works well in all areas.
posted by
Ca88andra
on September 10, 2005 at 7:13 PM
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I didn't care if it was logical or not...it made me laugh.
posted by
Julia.
on September 10, 2005 at 6:29 PM
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QuirkyAlone, thank you for the comment about my last line
You see by my !?* that I knew it didn't make any logical sense but I learned recently that we need to have a line or two in our work which makes the reader pause. I think I knew it and did it sometimes but now I understand it as a good technique.
It is hard to get to like and respect people if we don't know a thing about them. I mean if an editor has the choice between work from a faceless, voiceless person, and the one who they had a short but sweet interaction with well they are always going to go with the one they feel they know.
I am aware of this because I work solo
posted by
Azur
on September 10, 2005 at 6:25 PM
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QuirkyAlone, I never get these things right do I?
posted by
Azur
on September 10, 2005 at 6:19 PM
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So...the first to comment...doesn't that deserve a prize...like perchance a...response?
posted by
Julia.
on September 10, 2005 at 6:17 PM
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Same with everything.........connections, connections.
posted by
Gubby
on September 10, 2005 at 6:11 PM
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EEEEks! See! I had no intention of highlighting that comment.:-(
posted by
Oceandancer
on September 10, 2005 at 5:37 PM
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Cool blog. Cause I'm doing just that, trying to expand my article market.
Knowing I have a good relationship with the paper editor here...but how do you develop one elsewhere.
And, whoa! You must tell me how you highlight, cause I do it accidentally and want to learn how to control it. The power, the power of highlighting.
posted by
Oceandancer
on September 10, 2005 at 5:36 PM
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Hemlocker, it's the marketing approach which works for me
Thank you for your kind comment.
posted by
Azur
on September 10, 2005 at 5:13 PM
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Jojostar, good luck with it.
posted by
Azur
on September 10, 2005 at 5:11 PM
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Majroj. Good idea
... and why I am studying for a teaching qualification. Not for the certificate mind but for the techniques
posted by
Azur
on September 10, 2005 at 5:11 PM
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CHarge tuition! The MayB Academy...has a ring to it.
posted by
majroj
on September 10, 2005 at 5:02 PM
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Yep,
This is good advice, and the last paragraph is especially valuable. If I decide to give it a shot again and re-enter the fray, part of the reason will be you. Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on September 10, 2005 at 4:31 PM
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I'm just starting out so I need all of the advice I can get. Thanks!
posted by
jojostar
on September 10, 2005 at 4:04 PM
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It's so true--people want to do business with people they like and respect, and they can't do either of those unless they get to know you through contact.
Your last line was really great!!
posted by
Julia.
on September 10, 2005 at 3:19 PM
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