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Vincent Zandri's avatar

I have to laugh at that WD article, "Even When You're Getting Paid" ... as if you'll accept one when you won't get paid????

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Harvey Stanbrough's avatar

I know, right? But that's still the standard for 'beginning' writers. "Write for exposure" etc. What a bunch'a bullshit. Or as Harlan used to say, "Hey Pal, cross my palm with silver."

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Vincent Zandri's avatar

Precisely UH. It's the idiots who work for free that ruin it for the rest of us.

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Harvey Stanbrough's avatar

Nah, they don't ruin anything for me. I know how to say "Um, No." :-)

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Manisha's avatar

Thank you Harvey! I am writing (for my first time) a creative nonfiction (historical fiction) novel so your post was helpful. After initially struggling, I’m now writing it the way I need/want to and having fun with it. I am writing it “my way.” I get nuggets of wisdom from all your daily posts - and that attitude is one of them. Thank you.

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Harvey Stanbrough's avatar

Thanks, Manish. Good to hear. :-)

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