See a Good Story? Move, Move, Move!
Renegade writer Steve Sears gave me permission to post his story:
My wife had spotted a story in a local community paper, a history making event with regard to young woman with major health problems and a rare ailment who, against many a doctor’s advice except for one, gave birth to twins. She was the first woman ever to do this.
The couple was looking for a co-author for a book about their experience, so I emailed them. There were a multitude of article possibilities and angles there — and I let it sit.
Until today. When I phoned the husband to follow up, he told me a co-author for the book had been found, and that the story was going to be in Woman’s World, a state publication, and a magazine about twins. Not all possibilities had been exhausted of course, but I didn’t/haven’t jump(ed) on it like I should have.
This is perfect proof to anybody that in this profession you can’t be lazy and NOT follow up fast or at all.
I gave myself a bit of a mental beating when I was done with the phone call, but I’ve moved on from it, considering it a HUGE lesson.
Steve, thanks for sharing. Renegade readers, don’t let this happen to you! When you see a good story: Move, move, move! [lf]
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