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."
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.
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????
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."
Precisely UH. It's the idiots who work for free that ruin it for the rest of us.
Nah, they don't ruin anything for me. I know how to say "Um, No." :-)
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.
Thanks, Manish. Good to hear. :-)