“It” is riff about how a writer messed up big time.
Most editors are calm, sensible, well-balanced people. They need to be, if they’re going to have to deal with the complexities of publishing – from reading submissions to getting that highly coveted periodical out, time and time again. Every once in a while, though, editors get a query that forces them to tear out their hair and abandon the air of restraint to vent their...
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Words from the Wise
"I enjoyed your article... I enjoyed reading your articles at your website which focused specifically on the freelance writer."
Brian Scott
Editor
Freelance Writing
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enough, BUT, I'm so desperate, I'm willing to grace your pages with a column..." I'm summarizing, but that was the gist)"
Moira Allen
Publisher
Writing World
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Editor
Ode magazine
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