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| more food | Posted – 10/9/2007 11:08:18 AM | show profile | email poster ... the new york times magazine? the whole process seems so hidden. what makes an editor like a story idea? how long does it take to get news -- good or bad -- for an idea. Can anyone shed any light on this? I am just really discouraged. Thank you! |
| parmcharm | Posted – 10/9/2007 11:52:53 AM | show profile | email poster Query Letters and Time Goes By The Writer's Market (writersmarket.com) has a lot of helpful insight into this process and what to expect, as well as how to increase your chances of acceptance. I can tell you that it took me a year to get a rejection for a Children's book I submitted to a publisher. I'm now three months into waiting for my next rejection... Good luck. It takes stamina, and a powerful pitch letter. Writer's market is the best guide to navigating what needs to happen. |
| paula_vergara | Posted – 10/9/2007 2:47:55 PM | show profile to add to the above- most (but not all) magazines publish their editorial guidelines on their websites, which is very helpful in developing your pitch. Sometimes it's hidden in their media kit or advertising section. |
| paula_vergara | Posted – 10/9/2007 2:48:39 PM | show profile sorry - I meant to say EDITORIAL CALENDAR. |
