I'm sad I missed you at IPW! I appreciate this article and agree re: intent vs perception in most things, not just pitches. It's good to see you understand that not everyone will always meet your preferences -- often I hear writers and editors voice preferences but unless you are regularly in touch, it's hard to keep up with the many people we all deal with in our roles. I try to make note of these but I'm sure I have missed some along the way. Also -- inbox: 0 -- wow. Mine would kill you. ;-) Hope to connect soon.
I heard about that at IPW (your talk and infamous comments at PRSA the week prior), lol. And as an aside, I was hoping to meet you there in person, but you know what a zoo it is. Someday!
I'm sad I missed you at IPW! I appreciate this article and agree re: intent vs perception in most things, not just pitches. It's good to see you understand that not everyone will always meet your preferences -- often I hear writers and editors voice preferences but unless you are regularly in touch, it's hard to keep up with the many people we all deal with in our roles. I try to make note of these but I'm sure I have missed some along the way. Also -- inbox: 0 -- wow. Mine would kill you. ;-) Hope to connect soon.
It's not a big deal imo. If an editor is rejects a pitch because of random unmet preferences that's just a disservice to their readers.
I heard about that at IPW (your talk and infamous comments at PRSA the week prior), lol. And as an aside, I was hoping to meet you there in person, but you know what a zoo it is. Someday!
not the talk of the town! lol