Bulletin Board Blab 11.14.05

Here’s a sampling of some of the stuff mb readers are talking about over at the bulletin boards:
I have a great way of introducing myself to an editor. Is it a bad idea though? (no.)
Worse than revisions, worse than rejection, worse than a kill fee: it’s limbo.
Tips for the classy quitter.
Do you need special skillz for going from print to online editing?
Should I even bother applying? If you want the job, absolutely.
My clip has a typo in it. Is it garbage?

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