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like getting grocery money... Maybe one day you'll become one of those arrogant ******* and the tables will be turned... :)
posted by
Pat_B
on August 16, 2006 at 9:45 AM
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Azur, here's hoping this editor buys all 4 stories. Making a connection
sounds like it could apply to a lot of different areas of life, but rapport is important.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 15, 2006 at 9:55 AM
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Azur. Lately I've come to know a lot of the arrogant ones, but I've also met the friendly ones; editors who actually phone you or send you emails.
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 15, 2006 at 6:46 AM
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Azur
It seems that manners have become a thing of the past.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 15, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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this is all new to me, interesting stuff.
I am getting more of an idea what it must be like to write as a professional. Personally I would not have a clue how to do this. It sounds glamourous to me, but I know it is not. You are probably pounding at the key board with a cold cup of coffee beside you and hopefully not drawing on a fag... Hoping for the next dollar or next best deal.
Some people are rude, I agree what goes around comes around. This is my non-contribution to your post with my non-comment. I know nothing.
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 15, 2006 at 2:06 AM
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Hopefully, you'll get a nod soon, Azur. Good luck!
posted by
saul_relative
on August 14, 2006 at 11:37 PM
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Jazwolf, yes I agree
and if I am lucky maybe one day she'll fly me over ;-)
posted by
Azur
on August 14, 2006 at 8:51 PM
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Azur--- Yes, it can work that way. But for me, meeting an editor face to
face always has helped me obtain more work and improve relationships.
posted by
Jazwolf
on August 14, 2006 at 8:28 PM
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Jazwolf - mixed bag today
I had one email from an editor's assistant(please !) saying we receive many submissions blah di blah but in the same hour an editor I've worked for many times emailed to say that she liked all four ideas I sent and just had a small question relating to each one. I've never met this woman face to face or spoken to her on the phone but we connect.
posted by
Azur
on August 14, 2006 at 8:23 PM
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Uncharted territory here also, but I suppose it is like other professions - a mix of people friendly people and self centered suits. Hope a connection is made with one you can work well with Azur.
posted by
Katray2
on August 14, 2006 at 8:10 PM
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Azur--- Absolutely. Some kind of connection often is what makes the sale.
posted by
Jazwolf
on August 14, 2006 at 8:06 PM
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Jazwolf
I have netted one good new possibility today with my email approaches. I think rapport is everything in this. I don't mean that you have to be buddies but there is some connection. It can't be created.
posted by
Azur
on August 14, 2006 at 8:03 PM
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Azur
Keep the faith luv, you're too good for them to pass up for long. Well the smart one's anyway
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 14, 2006 at 8:00 PM
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Azur--- Although I'm unhappy about it, editors are simply a reflection of
the general population, with both good and bad. Twenty years later, I'm still writing for the editor who bought my first piece when I was a wanna-be. And I still consider him one of the best. I've also encountered more than a few seemingly inompetent ones--- or maybe we just didn't connect.
posted by
Jazwolf
on August 14, 2006 at 7:27 PM
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Azur, I hope you find the one or more editors who appreciate good work
and yours in particular. Everyone is busy these days, but sending an email takes all of 30 seconds, so there really is no excuse not to reply, and it is a discourtesy to leave you hanging. However, courtesy is an old-fashoined idea that some seem to find quaint.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 14, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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Azur, I hate to tell you this, but I have to admit that I've never had any dealings with an editor.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 14, 2006 at 4:12 PM
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Julia. T'is true I think about details. Most people
wouldn't spot that but then you are not most people;-)
posted by
Azur
on August 14, 2006 at 2:14 PM
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I knew you weren't talking about bloggers,
because you are a stickler for details, and the ******* was one short!! lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 14, 2006 at 10:28 AM
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sending good karma waves your way.
posted by
fourcats
on August 14, 2006 at 8:40 AM
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It's not just editors...
I can remember typing up the "thank you for applying" letters to EVERY applicant for a job. But when I was looking for work I rarely heard back from an employer unless they called me for an interview...and even then it was not likely you'd hear anything from them unless/until they offered to hire you.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 14, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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Azur
Best of luck selling your piece.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 14, 2006 at 4:00 AM
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Good luck. Keeping fingers crossed for you.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 14, 2006 at 2:39 AM
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Azur
Best Wishes!
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on August 14, 2006 at 1:15 AM
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Azur... There is an alluring quality to arrogance that I have not quite
figured out... There are definitely things to be learned from observing arrogance in my fellows. It comes in many forms and is fastinating to study...
posted by
mysteria
on August 13, 2006 at 11:43 PM
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Good luck, azur!
and fie on those arrogant ones!
posted by
SilverMoon7
on August 13, 2006 at 11:41 PM
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Here's wishing you several good replies!
posted by
Whacky
on August 13, 2006 at 11:34 PM
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