I am a member of another forum where we were discussing critique services.
I mentioned that I know editors (from networking) who would be happy to give me a free critique. The problem is that some wanted me to pass on information about my contacts; even though she had been rude and insulted me only a few days ago.
These are personal contacts (probably wouldn't be interested in another author's work anyway); but am I being selfish refusing to name drop? I don't see why I should. You can't go firing insults one day; then expect HUGE favours - that I worked for!
I would like to know what others would have done.
*For those interested in the nature of the insult, I was told because I read and write literary fiction (and had the nerve to criticise HP) I have my academic head stuck up said a***hole.
I mentioned that I know editors (from networking) who would be happy to give me a free critique. The problem is that some wanted me to pass on information about my contacts; even though she had been rude and insulted me only a few days ago.
These are personal contacts (probably wouldn't be interested in another author's work anyway); but am I being selfish refusing to name drop? I don't see why I should. You can't go firing insults one day; then expect HUGE favours - that I worked for!
I would like to know what others would have done.
*For those interested in the nature of the insult, I was told because I read and write literary fiction (and had the nerve to criticise HP) I have my academic head stuck up said a***hole.