Comments on: Things That Make My Head Explode: Part Eight https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html a freelance writing resource. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jodi https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10525 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:23:03 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10525 Paypal is making my head explode. Three glitches in as many weeks. One for an outgoing payment, two for incoming. They're "protecting" me from my own client (who is a doll and would never do anything untoward). Arghh!!

]]> By: Anne Wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10524 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:33:34 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10524 Funny how it works… a new coaching client – I define a client as one who pays me – eliminated one market – I was delighted because she's getting clear on what she really wants to do.

If someone I considered a pro offered to split Examiner income with me I'd laugh… then weep.

My head is actually in pretty good shape right now… am about to quit work early… as I usually do on Friday.

virtual hugs everyone

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10523 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:56:50 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10523 Cathy's in my brain again. Only I was thinking: Punctuation may be oppression, but not using punctuation is the mark of an illiterate "artiste."

I mean, without punctuation, someone could mistake my use of "artiste" as a compliment.

My head has been exploding from clients expecting finished products without providing any needed information. I'm good, but I'm not psychic.

And, like everyone else, getting the taxes finished off is another giant explosion. I owe so much this year that it will wipe both checking accounts clean. I expected to owe more to the Feds, but my state taxes more than doubled (my state went from 3% income tax to 5% in 2011. Ouch!).

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10521 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:38:18 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10521 Cathy, "artistes" can't be encumbered by convention. They must express themselves…. (gag)

I think someone took ee cummings' brilliant example and gorged herself on it. LOL

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10520 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:38:17 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10520 Cathy, "artistes" can't be encumbered by convention. They must express themselves…. (gag)

I think someone took ee cummings' brilliant example and gorged herself on it. LOL

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10519 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:26:41 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10519 Thanks, Lori. 🙂

Punctuation is oppression? I love it! Sounds like a great way to hide ignorance. Or maybe not. 🙂

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10518 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:21:18 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10518 And a fantastic rant it is, Cathy! (www.millercathy.com)

Devon, your "artist" sounds like a spoiled idiot. Everything is work and yes, even "artists" have to conform to someone else's standards occasionally.

Sounds like she was hiring you for praise and validation. I think your medication suggestion would have been entirely warranted!

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10517 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:02:09 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10517 Someone who came into a very specific, focused class (and the specifics were clearly outlined in the catalog) and then said, "I'm not interested in writing this way."

Um, and WHY are you here again? We're not doing independent study — we're focused on a topic.

The student actually expects the class to change to accommodate her, instead of working within the parameters of the class. This happens more and more frequently, and it's the unpublished who are the most demanding.

the publishing world isn't going to change to accommodate you. You have to follow the protocols and then explode with something unique.

Someone asked for a manuscript consultation the other day and dumped a block of text on me — no punctuation, no differentiation, just all one lump of text with nothing. When I questioned the vision, the writer said, "I don't do punctuation. It's oppression."

Um, no, it makes the work comprehensible.

I suggested arranging the words on the page like a poem or text art, grouping them into specific images and placing them in ways to guide the reader from image to image.

Nope. The writer wants the blob of text published verbatim.

I suggested experimental fiction outlets. The writer's friend sent those out to such markets and the piece was repeatedly rejected as lacking style and content.

I suggested to keep searching for markets.

"I don't look for markets. I'm an artist. It's not my job."

Huh?

The writer went on to say it was MY job, as a manuscript consultant, to make sure she was signed with an agent, a publisher and a "top" publicist.

I refrained from suggesting she up the medication, and declined.

Head explosion.

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html#comment-10516 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:49:08 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/04/things-that-make-my-head-explode-par-2.html/#comment-10516 Mine exploded in my customer service (or lack thereof) rant at my personal blog. That and the DIY attitude of so many businesses when it comes to the customers' problems.

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