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Okay, so I'm trying to give this freelance writing thing a go.
I've been in touch with features editors on a number of magazines, asking if they'd like to read various articles, so I've sent them to them, and I haven't even had replies.
I've sent letters to a couple of magazines, with a sample of work, even including an SAE, and still, they don't reply.
A day or so ago I sent off a story to a magazine, and they promise to reply within 3 weeks.
I shalln't hold my breath.
Anyway, it's not going to stop me, not just yet. I'm going to send out some more things. I mean, if I don't send things out, I can't get rejection letters in reply, can I? Also, on a similar train of thought, I won't get acceptance letters.
So I'll keep going.
Anyone have any experience with freelance writing, and have any advice or pointers?
I've been in touch with features editors on a number of magazines, asking if they'd like to read various articles, so I've sent them to them, and I haven't even had replies.
I've sent letters to a couple of magazines, with a sample of work, even including an SAE, and still, they don't reply.
A day or so ago I sent off a story to a magazine, and they promise to reply within 3 weeks.
I shalln't hold my breath.
Anyway, it's not going to stop me, not just yet. I'm going to send out some more things. I mean, if I don't send things out, I can't get rejection letters in reply, can I? Also, on a similar train of thought, I won't get acceptance letters.
So I'll keep going.
Anyone have any experience with freelance writing, and have any advice or pointers?
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Write your own book of short stories
Make your own magazine
In a way, I'd rather get rejection letters. At least that way you may have some idea where you're going wrong.
But keep going Ben dude, you're a damn good writer, the masses need your thoughts.
*imagines trying to change a nappy following a step by step Meka guide*
But keep going Ben dude, you're a damn good writer, the masses need your thoughts.
*imagines trying to change a nappy following a step by step Meka guide*
Don't worry, I'm crap, too.
;)
Or your crap.
I could be talking a position at a certain place but until it all goes through, I can't tell anyone where. I won't offer advice, though, 'cos I doubt I'll get the job. They'll have nicked your ideas and they won't reply, sorry.
Okay, so I'm trying to give this freelance writing thing a go.
I've been in touch with features editors on a number of magazines, asking if they'd like to read various articles, so I've sent them to them, and I haven't even had replies.
I've sent letters to a couple of magazines, with a sample of work, even including an SAE, and still, they don't reply.
A day or so ago I sent off a story to a magazine, and they promise to reply within 3 weeks.
I shalln't hold my breath.
Anyway, it's not going to stop me, not just yet. I'm going to send out some more things. I mean, if I don't send things out, I can't get rejection letters in reply, can I? Also, on a similar train of thought, I won't get acceptance letters.
So I'll keep going.
Anyone have any experience with freelance writing, and have any advice or pointers?
I've been in touch with features editors on a number of magazines, asking if they'd like to read various articles, so I've sent them to them, and I haven't even had replies.
I've sent letters to a couple of magazines, with a sample of work, even including an SAE, and still, they don't reply.
A day or so ago I sent off a story to a magazine, and they promise to reply within 3 weeks.
I shalln't hold my breath.
Anyway, it's not going to stop me, not just yet. I'm going to send out some more things. I mean, if I don't send things out, I can't get rejection letters in reply, can I? Also, on a similar train of thought, I won't get acceptance letters.
So I'll keep going.
Anyone have any experience with freelance writing, and have any advice or pointers?
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