Well, my first sale in a sense ... up 'til now, I've always been solicited for my freelance jobs. I've never had to actually sell my skills.
Anyway! I submitted a query about do-it-yourself dog nail clipping to The Retriever Journal, and the editor said he'd look at it on spec. I wrote it out in a few hours, and he liked it and bought it (except it'll be going in their sister publication, Just Labs).
So yeah, this is the first time I've successfully queried and been bought. This board has been a huge help. Thanks, everyone!
One question: I also submitted a query to AKC Family Dog magazine. The editor liked the idea, and asked for some clips. I sent some, but haven't heard back yet. It's only been about five business days though, so probably not time to panic yet...?
Anyway! I submitted a query about do-it-yourself dog nail clipping to The Retriever Journal, and the editor said he'd look at it on spec. I wrote it out in a few hours, and he liked it and bought it (except it'll be going in their sister publication, Just Labs).
So yeah, this is the first time I've successfully queried and been bought. This board has been a huge help. Thanks, everyone!
One question: I also submitted a query to AKC Family Dog magazine. The editor liked the idea, and asked for some clips. I sent some, but haven't heard back yet. It's only been about five business days though, so probably not time to panic yet...?