I’m back from vacation and in full-on nag-mode.
Don’t try to hide it: I know you have a query letter (or three) that’s been languishing in some editor’s office, possibly way up at the top of a spam-filled inbox or even more likely under a stress ball and several half-empty Starbucks frappuccinos. If it’s been more …
Hi there! I’m Jennifer Applin, the 1st RW Makeover candidate. Who knew that something so neat could happen to little ol’ me? Of course in the process of literally jumping for joy when I found out they selected my entry, I called all of my friends and family. But it’s kind of funny how information …
Oct 25, 2006 RW Makeover
We’re introducing a new feature to The Renegade Writer Blog today, called Sourcery Central.
We’ve all been in that position where an editor asks you to find a real person anecdote for your story. You think it’ll be a cinch to find a woman between the ages of 25-40 who experienced early menopause, but after a …
Oct 24, 2006 Networking, News you can use, Sources
Have you ever meet a freelance writer who, in just a few words, can make you feel like an utter failure? Do you find yourself doubting your writing abilities when you’re around this person? Then head over to freelance writer and author Allison Winn Scotch’s blog to read her post about sizing up the competition.
Allison’s …
Oct 24, 2006 Advice, Self improvement
Our first makeover candidate, Jennifer Applin, just got her first assignment from the Renegades. While she did a fantastic job convincing us she’s in dire need of a work-life makeover, we needed to her to give us a list of specific, tangible changes she’d like to make or see. For example, “I’d like to get …
Oct 23, 2006 RW Makeover
