Over on Anne Wayman’s forum, the discussion of whether a writer should take a writing test is making the rounds. Are we really expected to prove beyond our published work that we can write? The answer – sometimes. While I don’t believe a test will tell you any more about the work ethic of the…
Month: October 2007
Tagged, Ugh!
I shan’t pass this meme on, but it’s fun anyway. If you feel like repeating it on your blog, consider yourself tagged. 🙂 The Rules of this tag: 1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.2. List eight (8) random facts about yourself.3. Tag eight people at the end of your post and list…
Interview with Writer Emily Winslow
There’s no better advice to follow than that of a writer who is at the top of her game. Emily Winslow is one of those writers. Emily, an agented writer living in Cambridge (US is home for Emily) recently talked with Kristen King and gave Kristen her insights on book publishing, “agenting up” and how…
Job Listings – October 2, 2007
A Matter of StyleWhen I worked on staff and I suddenly found myself to be the only staff member left, I enlisted the aid of the sister publication’s editorial staff. It was a lesson in just how different our styles can be. One editor was a hard-core grammar stickler. Another was a line editor who…
Image is Everything
On the train this past week, I just happened to be sitting across from two chatty young women. In front of me for most of the trip was a woman who was taking pictures of the scenery outside. At some point in the trip, I looked up from my book when the two young ladies…