Comments for Writer's Residence Blog http://writersresidence.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:11:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Writing Samples: What if I haven’t been published? by monica http://writersresidence.com/blog/2013/03/08/writing-samples-what-if-i-havent-been-published/comment-page-1/#comment-6958 monica Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:11:16 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=489#comment-6958 Stacia, I'm so glad you find this useful. First off, yes you can definitely pitch the same magazine, but how often you should do so, well, that's a bit fuzzier, but I'd say a safe bet is once every 2-4 weeks. And don't forget to follow up on pitches if you haven't heard back (I'd say follow up every week or so, for up to two weeks). It's worth reading what actual editors have to say on the subject, for example, there's a funny story from David Grim of ScienceNow about a freelancer who was pitching him multiple times PER DAY (avoid this :) http://www.theopennotebook.com/2012/01/04/how-not-to-pitch/ Stacia, I’m so glad you find this useful. First off, yes you can definitely pitch the same magazine, but how often you should do so, well, that’s a bit fuzzier, but I’d say a safe bet is once every 2-4 weeks. And don’t forget to follow up on pitches if you haven’t heard back (I’d say follow up every week or so, for up to two weeks). It’s worth reading what actual editors have to say on the subject, for example, there’s a funny story from David Grim of ScienceNow about a freelancer who was pitching him multiple times PER DAY (avoid this :)

http://www.theopennotebook.com/2012/01/04/how-not-to-pitch/

]]> Comment on Writing Samples: What if I haven’t been published? by Stacia Carlton http://writersresidence.com/blog/2013/03/08/writing-samples-what-if-i-havent-been-published/comment-page-1/#comment-6509 Stacia Carlton Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:05:41 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=489#comment-6509 Loved this article, and all of the links as well. I have one question and that is, how often can, or should, I pitch the same magazine? Loved this article, and all of the links as well. I have one question and that is, how often can, or should, I pitch the same magazine?

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]]> Comment on My Writing Day by Emily O'Sullivan http://writersresidence.com/blog/2011/04/11/my-writing-day/comment-page-1/#comment-6236 Emily O'Sullivan Thu, 03 May 2012 12:57:25 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=468#comment-6236 I am new to the world of making my own daily schedule and routine as a writer, and I have long struggled with the feeling that no matter how much writing and work I might actually get done, I still feel as though I've accomplished very little or nothing at all sometimes. Reading this, it occurred to me that as long as I put pencil to paper or fingers to keyboard and produce something of value or reasonable merit, I have pretty much done my job, at least as I understand it at this early point. The most important thing for me, is to write and to do the work, everyday if I can. I used to believe that as long as my imagination was allowed to run free and wander through the worlds of my creation, I was accomplishing something, even if I wrote nothing down. On some levels, I feel that is still okay, but only if the end result is always written down. Otherwise, I find it incredibly easy and fun to simply daydream my precious writing time away. Thanks for this:) Emily O'Sullivan I am new to the world of making my own daily schedule and routine as a writer, and I have long struggled with the feeling that no matter how much writing and work I might actually get done, I still feel as though I’ve accomplished very little or nothing at all sometimes. Reading this, it occurred to me that as long as I put pencil to paper or fingers to keyboard and produce something of value or reasonable merit, I have pretty much done my job, at least as I understand it at this early point. The most important thing for me, is to write and to do the work, everyday if I can.
I used to believe that as long as my imagination was allowed to run free and wander through the worlds of my creation, I was accomplishing something, even if I wrote nothing down. On some levels, I feel that is still okay, but only if the end result is always written down. Otherwise, I find it incredibly easy and fun to simply daydream my precious writing time away.
Thanks for this:)
Emily O’Sullivan

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]]> Comment on How to Increase Traffic to Your Website by camella http://writersresidence.com/blog/2011/03/15/how-to-increase-traffic-to-your-website/comment-page-1/#comment-5928 camella Tue, 03 May 2011 14:20:11 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=457#comment-5928 Hi Chimezie, Thanks for your comment. The article itself "How to Increase Traffic to Your Website" has some great tips on how to drive traffic to your site. Below I've listed a couple of links that you may find useful as well, as they provide tips on getting more exposure to your site. I hope this helps you get started. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwritersresidence.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F02%2F24%2Fbest-social-media-sites-for-writers%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzcilRQfiywGrTxZ1y8Kgkup2P609g http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwritersresidence.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2F03%2F5-ways-to-get-more-exposure-to-your-writing-portfolio%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzfOp5gmrMl2Etm0lP5lJQbcDi4erA Best of luck to you! Camella Hi Chimezie,

Thanks for your comment. The article itself “How to Increase Traffic to Your Website” has some great tips on how to drive traffic to your site. Below I’ve listed a couple of links that you may find useful as well, as they provide tips on getting more exposure to your site. I hope this helps you get started.

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Best of luck to you!

Camella

]]> Comment on How to Survive as a Writer in the Real World by Laura Spencer http://writersresidence.com/blog/2011/03/22/how-to-survive-as-a-writer-in-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-5809 Laura Spencer Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:58:28 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=461#comment-5809 Hi! I'm really glad you could relate to my post on Freelance Folder. Definitely thanks for recommending it to other writers. :) I think business writing is often overlooked. Hi! I’m really glad you could relate to my post on Freelance Folder. Definitely thanks for recommending it to other writers. :) I think business writing is often overlooked.

]]> Comment on How to Increase Traffic to Your Website by Kellie http://writersresidence.com/blog/2011/03/15/how-to-increase-traffic-to-your-website/comment-page-1/#comment-5697 Kellie Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:17:34 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=457#comment-5697 Thanks for the tips... what it seems to come down to is that you've just got to work for it, get you and your blog out there, and hope for the best :) Thanks for the tips… what it seems to come down to is that you’ve just got to work for it, get you and your blog out there, and hope for the best :)

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