There is, and I have Rox to thank for a significant chunk of my income. In turn, I ve introduced Rox to some of my steady editors, who have used her talents as well. With her background, she has written articles on pet therapy for the disability community. Networking with other writers not only gives you the opportunity to commiserate about those lousy editors and wicked deadlines, but you can give each other a leg up into markets that you may not have considered before. Again, the key is self-promotion, not only to the faceless editors and publishers out there, but also to fellow writers who may be able to place you with a new editor.
Writers often know when their editor is looking for new writers.
Editors will often take a person who comes well referred over spending the time and energy it takes to put out an ad and go through the subsequent responses. Put your best writing foot forward to everyone in the business. It pays off. A Writer's World. Copyright 2001 by Connie L. Jones.