When we first launched this blog, Diana posted suggesting that everyone check out the blog of Scott H. Young. Scott recently posted tips for overcoming rejection that apply not just to writing but to life. (Thanks to Miss Snark for alerting readers to Scott’s post.)
I’m rarely upset over a rejection — when I get one, …
Sep 19, 2006 Book news
According to Gawker.com, opportunities abound at Cosmopolitan for writers with shocking true stories — we’re guessing of the girls-gone-bad/girls-done-wrong variety. Example offered: “My bridesmaids were killed on the way to my wedding.” Good news: the Cosmo editor says she’s interested in stories that aren’t necessarily this dark. Whew! Because my Basset Hound story really needs …
Sep 18, 2006 Magazines, News you can use, Opportunities
This afternoon I had to mail a package of clips via USPS. Yes, I know we prattle on and on in the Renegade Writer about how cool and electronic we are, but there are still times when we need to hoof it to the ye old post office lest we piss off an editor. Today …
Sep 18, 2006 Observations, Organization, Rules, Self improvement
***UPDATE: I just created a FAQ for the RW Makeover. We’re getting some questions, so as they roll in, we’ll answer them there. Thanks! [db]***
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You’ve read our book. You’re breaking tired old freelancing rules and discovering editors don’t blacklist you for e-mailing your queries or pitching over the phone. You’re looking at your A/R and …
Sep 15, 2006 Advice, Contests, Opportunities, Self improvement
Here’ s the story: My husband’s aunt (his mom’s sister) died in May. While we were in San Antonio for the funeral and taking care of the estate, Eric’s mom, Judy, called AOL to have her sister, Barbara’s, account canceled, explaining that Barbara had passed away. AOL promised to do it and also said they …
Sep 14, 2006 Hooks & Crooks, Observations, Personal yammerings
