Hey, been a while since I posted here, but I always kind of check in and see how everyone's doing. 
I actually just recieved my contributer's copy of Just Labs Magazine, which is my first paid publication in a pet magazine!
My article (on nail clipping) even recieved a mention on the front cover! Yay!
I've been kind of sticking to "easy" writing since then, and I should really get off my butt. That is to say, I haven't been querying. I've been sticking to the place I regularily write for, so querying is minimalistic and much quicker. Does this make me a bad person?
Much to my surprise, Cinescape also contacted me and now I write for them. The pay isn't great, but every penny counts. Besides, now I get all sorts of cool product for free.
One more question before I talk myself off the face of the earth. Last time I was here, I posted about a query I sent to AKC Family Dog. I proposed a Feature that the editor seemed enthusiastic about, but once I sent writing clips, she never got back to me (they choked her). Some weeks or months later, I sent a follow-up asking if she was still interested, and didn't get a response. If I come up with ideas in the future, should I still propose them to the same magazine? Is there any special ceremony or apologetic mating dance I should perform?
I actually just recieved my contributer's copy of Just Labs Magazine, which is my first paid publication in a pet magazine!My article (on nail clipping) even recieved a mention on the front cover! Yay!
I've been kind of sticking to "easy" writing since then, and I should really get off my butt. That is to say, I haven't been querying. I've been sticking to the place I regularily write for, so querying is minimalistic and much quicker. Does this make me a bad person?
Much to my surprise, Cinescape also contacted me and now I write for them. The pay isn't great, but every penny counts. Besides, now I get all sorts of cool product for free.
One more question before I talk myself off the face of the earth. Last time I was here, I posted about a query I sent to AKC Family Dog. I proposed a Feature that the editor seemed enthusiastic about, but once I sent writing clips, she never got back to me (they choked her). Some weeks or months later, I sent a follow-up asking if she was still interested, and didn't get a response. If I come up with ideas in the future, should I still propose them to the same magazine? Is there any special ceremony or apologetic mating dance I should perform?
