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Gravatar Karen Funk Blocher said:
I left Scalzi a comment; thanks for the link, because I don't over to Whatever very often. Unfortunately, the temptation to bug an established professional for free advice is a strong one. I've bugged Scalzi a time or two myself, albeit not that blatantly or for that massive a favor.
Date: 1/25/2007 12:03:02 AM

Gravatar Julie said:
Ah, but you're well aware that there's a proper time and place to ask questions.

One of the wonderful things about the comment trail on blogs is when I realize that I've been less detailed than I should have been in my remarks. This is one of those situations so I'd better try and rectify it before I look like to total prat. (Yeah, I do a pretty good job of looking like an idiot quite often, don't I? [grin])

Like every writer who has found some measure of success (as modest as mine has been), I am indebted to other writers for the help they've provided along the way. I'm still learning. I'm also very happy to provide assistance and encouragement to other writers. That's the way this business works.

There's an enormous difference, IMO, between politely approaching someone for advice and believing that you're entitled to have your work read by an established author by virtue of the fact that the author has had some success.

THAT was what I was trying to point out, and with limited success.

Clearly, I need more sleep!
Date: 1/25/2007 9:48:50 AM

Gravatar Karen Funk Blocher said:
I left Scalzi a comment; thanks for the link, because I don't over to Whatever very often. Unfortunately, the temptation to bug an established professional for free advice is a strong one. I've bugged Scalzi a time or two myself, albeit not that blatantly or for that massive a favor.
Date: 1/25/2007 12:03:02 AM

Gravatar Julie said:
Ah, but you're well aware that there's a proper time and place to ask questions.

One of the wonderful things about the comment trail on blogs is when I realize that I've been less detailed than I should have been in my remarks. This is one of those situations so I'd better try and rectify it before I look like to total prat. (Yeah, I do a pretty good job of looking like an idiot quite often, don't I? [grin])

Like every writer who has found some measure of success (as modest as mine has been), I am indebted to other writers for the help they've provided along the way. I'm still learning. I'm also very happy to provide assistance and encouragement to other writers. That's the way this business works.

There's an enormous difference, IMO, between politely approaching someone for advice and believing that you're entitled to have your work read by an established author by virtue of the fact that the author has had some success.

THAT was what I was trying to point out, and with limited success.

Clearly, I need more sleep!
Date: 1/25/2007 9:48:50 AM



 

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