As writers, it’s easy for us to become so focused on the words that we forget how important relationships are. Not just with editors, but with other writers and also potential clients. This week I’ve had several networking opportunities fall into my lap before I even realized it was happening (similar to the way certain guys are oblivious to signals from women until their buddies nudge them out of their sports-induced stupor). Luckily, I managed to put on my game face before the moment passed me by. In fact, today I have two networking calls before noon. Not bad for a Sunday!
Here’s an easy way to network and share info that I just discovered (I know, I’m a little behind the times for a Gen Yer). I recently set up a del.icio.us account for my interns since they have to play musical computers. After clicking around, I realized that organizing my bookmarks on del.icio.us is way easier than organizing my favorited sites on my laptop. THEN I thought… why not share the wealth with other writers? So, I’m sharing the link to my (growing) collection of writers’ guidelines. If you’d like to set up your account and join my network, I’d love that. If not, maybe you’ll discover a new market or two.
This is true, Susan. There have been times I’ve talked to an editor after 8 pm!
I also love the weekends and holidays–a lot of editors email me during those times ;0)
A writers work never ends, that’s for sure. And you’re right, we often get so busy wrapping our brains around our words, deadlines, and next query, that we forget networking!
Another reason I love blogging….
Smiles,
Michele
P.S. Love the del.icio.us guidelines!
Thanks so much for the info. You are extremely insightful and I really do appreciate it. I’m a writer, not of the norm as I write fanfics, short stories and other things of interest. I’m not getting paid for it yet, but it’s my life’s love and whether I make dough or not doesn’t really matter. Hey, at least I have my day job. LOL. At any rate, thanks a bunch for being so willing to share info with other writer such as myself.
Thanks. I’m added to your del.icio.us network now:-) .
Cheers,
Patricia
Thanks so much for your list of guidelines! I saw a few entries here that aren’t in my Writer’s Market book. Thanks for helping out a fellow writer!
No, problem, Angela! Glad I can help and I hope to add more as the weeks go on.