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Editors at The Warfield: February 8th, 2010

British indie quartet Editors rocked the Warfield in San Francisco Monday night—yes, Monday night, officially the weirdest night to attend a...
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Meet journalists and producers in person

Appear on National TVMeet the Media face-to-face at this year's Publicity Summit.The Publicity Summit is an event where you get to meet radio &...
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What’s behind the short tenure of John Authers as head of the FT's Lex?

The Financial Times announced that it is replacing veteran financial journalist John Authers as head of the paper’s flagship investment...
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5 ways to spot a freelance writing contest scam

Writers who are new to the business and seeking ways to "break in" often enter freelance writing contests--and sometimes, winning a...
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Saturday special: Interview with Sylvia Massara, part two

Click here for part one of this interview. The Interview: Part Two Examiner: Determination is definitely key for any writer. So what happened next?...
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Schmoozing editors: 8 ways to avoid the slush pile

Dealing with editors can be confusing and frustrating, especially for those who are new to the business. You might be the next JK Rowling, but if...
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Two new albums reviewed, plus picks for tomorrow

I listened to two new albums today, as a prequel to psyching myself up to tackle the "New Moon" soundtrack tomorrow. (Twilight...
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Hiring an editor

I’ve just had my first go at hiring an editor. My first novel is complete and I’ve revised it so many times that I can recite the...
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Handling rejection part 2: what not to do

In my last post I discussed using the natural hurt and anger writers are likely to feel upon rejection to their advantage.This might seem like an...
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Working With Editors: A Necessary Evil

Ok, to be fair, editors as a group are not evil. But their influence can feel oppressive to writers who've just poured their hearts and souls into...
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